Job Details:
SUMMARY:
The Associate Product Manager (APM) is a key contributor to the overall product management team responsible for leading cross functional teams in planning, execution, and analysis of various business initiatives. The APM role is a general management role with P&L responsibility and includes development of strategic business and marketing plans to achieve corporate and product volume profit and share objectives.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include:
Assist Product Manager in achieving volume and profit objectives for assigned categories reflecting overall corporate goals.Seamlessly execute business plans to deliver against category financial and share objectives.Monitor performance measurements to ensure category is tracking against goals.Analyze data to identify insights and translate into business initiatives and or actionable tasks to drive results in line with business goals.Collaborate with PMO partners to lead cross-functional teams in the development and execution of product and packaging design plans: concept development, R&D business proposals, feasibility validation of product and packaging, approval and support throughout project execution, customer sell in, and tracking of in-market performance.Participate in monthly volume forecasting for assigned categories coordinating between Demand and Supply Planning groups to deliver best-in-class forecast accuracy.Implement product specification changes.Monitor production, inventory, and packaging levels of key items.Proactively work with Sales Strategy and Planning partners to ensure forecast accuracy, maximization of opportunities, and development of plans to deliver against capacity fill plan objectives.Participate in customer sales calls and meetings.Monitor and report on business performance, industry trends, market share, and competitive activity.Support the creation of category selling tools, promotional initiatives, and sales communications.Work hand-in-hand with the sales organization to understand and integrate customer strategies into business and brand plans.REQUIREMENTS:
Education: Bachelor's Degree required; MBA preferred.
Experience: A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience is required
Computer Skills: Basic computer skills required
Communication Skills: Strong communication and presentation skills are required
Special Skills if applicable: Demonstrated strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, good collaborator with a demonstrated ability to lead cross functional teams, proven ability to effectively manage multiple projects in a dynamic environment is required
Supervisory: None
Travel: 10%
This position will sit at our corporate office in Springdale, AR. Remote work is not available.
Sponsorship is not available for this role.
Relocation Assistance Eligible:
NoWork Shift:
1ST SHIFT (United States of America)Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.
Tyson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.
We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.
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