Product Specialist

Seaboard Corporation•Merriam, KS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We have an exciting Product Specialist opportunity in our Merriam, KS office. The Product Specialist is responsible for maximizing profits and throughput while minimizing costs for specific channels in the company. This position will collaborate with sales, FSQA, analytics, scheduling, and operations to help identify an ideal product mix and put a plan together to execute that mix. At Seaboard Foods, we create the most sought-after pork. A top U.S. pork producer/processor and leading exporter to 30+ countries, we are committed to bringing excellence to the table, seeking a better way to produce wholesome pork and connect every step between our farms and family tables. More than 5,400 employees in five states work on our farms, feed mills, and processing plant to produce Prairie Fresh® pork, ensuring the well-being of our animals, the environment, our employees, and the communities we call home. Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in our renewable gas projects on our farms creating renewable energy. Owned by Seaboard Corporation, a Fortune 500 company, and nominated as one of the “Best Places to Work” by Kansas City’s Business Journal, we have a dynamic culture where our employees can contribute and understand why they matter.

Requirements

Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in an animal protein product management, sales, or equivalent role
An understanding of product development and commercialization
An understanding and familiarity with protein/commodity markets
An understanding and familiarity with customers and sales tactics
Ability to interact and effectively communicate with customers and employees via telephone, internet, and face-to-face contact.

Nice To Haves

An understanding of financial models as they pertain to animal protein products, especially pork related market and items
Familiarity with pork slaughter and fabrication facilities, processes, equipment, and cuts
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPointand Microsoft AI

Responsibilities

Utilize cost models to develop daily and out-front break-even models to assist with pricing and inventory management.
Work with the sales group, operations and supply chain throughout daily activities to manage sold positions and pricing.
Participate in weekly market forecast and raw material demand meetings.
Work with sales and supply chain team in evaluating and establishing frozen positions for Value-Added products and develop timing for establishing frozen positions.
Actively manage freezer inventories including distressed sales.
Work with the analytics department to develop and manage production realization reporting for Value-Added items.
Work with Operations, including traveling to the plants, to identify cost reduction and efficiency improvement opportunities within the Value-Added product lines.
Review and submit all SKU changes, test interims, and new items needed for their specified sales channel.
Become the resident expert on the items within their span of control.
Manage and actively sell Value-Added distressed products