Responsibilities

• Evaluate and understand the current product portfolio to identify performance gaps and areas to improve profitability.
• Develop action plans to address product mix gaps and collaborate with sales, operations, and pricing to achieve results.
• Make recommendations on product discontinuation or modifications based on profitability, market demand, and operational input.
• Develop and manage breakeven pricing on items that require further processing.
• Collect and analyze data related to sales, revenue, and profitability to identify trends and patterns.
• Construct and maintain methods of analyzing data using Microsoft Excel and other software applications as needed.
• Facilitate the development of new products by coordinating with other business units to determine feasibility and see the project through to launch.
• Manage the New Product Request process from submission to prioritization and completion.
• Work closely with the plants to fulfill sample requests.
• Develop relationships with plant production managers to create a dialogue regarding product mix performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred, such as Economics, Business, Marketing, or Meat Science.
• 2–4 years of hands-on experience in an analytical environment required.
• Experience with projects and process improvement initiatives preferred.
• Strong business acumen and ability to understand broader business objectives.
• Meat industry experience preferred.
• Willingness to learn and adapt quickly.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong multitasking, organization, and planning abilities.
• Ability to think like a business owner and understand the decision-making process.
• Ability to build effective relationships and collaborate across teams.

Benefits

• Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
• Paid Time Off: sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays;
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
• The posted salary range represents the Company’s good faith estimate of the compensation that the Company reasonably expects to pay for this role at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, qualifications, tenure, internal equity, market data, and may vary accordingly.
• This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s annual bonus plan, the amount of bonus varies and is subject to the standard terms and conditions of the incentive program; and
• Career Development: Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs.