The J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture.
Summary
The Product Manager will ensure long term success by creating and directing both short and long term strategic, market development, and financial management functions, including profit and loss from an overall business perspective. The role will be responsible to oversee the cross functional execution of activities from manufacturing through all market channels.
Key Responsibilities
- Working in conjunction with all business units, operation and logistics, develop and execute a long-term business platform that optimizes the product’s development and maximizes the product’s profitability from an overall business perspective. Develop and execute annual business and financial plans.
- On an ongoing basis oversee coordination of campaign scheduling, product quality, raw material supply, product inventories and logistics.
- Working in conjunction with all business units, develop and execute volume and pricing strategies that are aligned and consistent with overall product objectives. On an ongoing basis, manage product pricing.
- Working in conjunction with sales, marketing and agronomy, coordinate all product development activities including: specific agronomic research and data set development, marketing programs, materials and brand value development.
- Working in conjunction with Business Development leadership, participate in the management of the Honeywell agreements and relationship.
- Explore long term market development options including specific niche markets, new geographies, derivative products and incremental production possibilities.
Typical Education
| Bachelor's Degree (B.A. or B.S.) from 4 year college or university |
Relevant Experience
| 10+ years related experience and/or training |
Other Information
In-depth knowledge of the Agribusiness products portfolio, manufacturing, product costs, logistics cost, territories, customers, geographies, competitor products and capabilities. Knowledge of the agricultural marketplace, industry, purchasing, and logistics. A comprehensive understanding of sales and marketing functions. Good planning, customer service and communication skills are essential. Is self-motivated and works without direct supervision. Good ability to lead and influence others effectively. Has a wide network of strong relationships externally and internally.
Job Requisition ID: 20250
Travel Required: Up to 50%
Location(s): Remote - USA, Simplot Headquarters - Boise
Country: United States
**The J.R. Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status. **
