Sr Manager BU Category Marketing - Foodservice Poultry

Tyson Foods, Inc.•Springdale, AR

About The Position

This is a highly visible leadership opportunity for a strategic, financially driven marketing professional working at the intersection of pricing, analytics, category strategy, and business growth. The role partners closely with Food Service Business Units to drive volume growth, optimize profitability, and influence commercial decisions across the business. As the product cost expert for the Foodservice business, the role shapes pricing recommendations, evaluates margin opportunities, and provides financial insights that support sustainable growth. It collaborates with Trade, R&D, Sales, Finance, Supply Chain, and Marketing, and leads initiatives that affect category performance and business results. The position supervises direct reports and leads, coaches, and develops a team. The successful candidate must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. Travel involves 1–4 domestic trips per year.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics, or another business-related field.
At least 8 years of experience in finance, category management, or a related field.
Proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong financial acumen.
Strong cost, pricing, and general business management skills.
Ability to assess subordinates’ skills and developmental needs and provide appropriate coaching and guidance.
Proven leadership skills, including the ability to create and articulate a vision and drive results.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with sound expertise in financial modeling.
Ability to excel as a cross-functional leader in a fast-paced, changing environment.
Willingness and ability to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

MBA preferred.
Knowledge of the foodservice and/or CPG industry preferred.

Responsibilities

Partner with Food Service Business Units to develop pricing strategies and drive profitable volume growth.
Serve as the Foodservice business expert on product cost and cost drivers.
Analyze and communicate cost changes related to raw materials, protein markets, labor, ingredients, manufacturing, overhead, and distribution.
Provide cost analysis and recommendations to support RFP pricing decisions and margin optimization.
Lead category management initiatives, including RFPs, SKU rationalization, low-margin analysis, strategic pricing, and cost-savings opportunities.
Develop and execute short- and long-term category strategies in partnership with Business Unit leadership.
Identify and address product profitability opportunities through financial analysis and cross-functional collaboration.
Recommend assortment optimization strategies, including discontinuation of underperforming products.
Support product improvement projects, value engineering initiatives, and new product launches.
Partner with Revenue Management and Business Units to identify growth opportunities and strengthen category performance.
Develop and manage formula-based pricing models.
Monitor market trends, competitive activity, market share, and fair market value (FMV) dynamics.
Lead, coach, and develop a team while driving achievement of category and financial objectives.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Trade, R&D, Sales, Finance, Supply Chain, and Marketing teams.
Manage multiple complex projects simultaneously while maintaining a strong customer-focused approach.
Demonstrate responsible use of approved AI tools, safeguard sensitive information, follow company policies, and validate AI-generated outputs. As a people leader, drive responsible AI adoption, enable effective use of approved solutions, identify opportunities to improve team performance through AI, and ensure accountability for AI-supported outcomes.