Product Manager-Human Nutrition - Buffalo Grove, United States - BARENTZ NORTH AMERICA LLC

Description

Barentz is a leading global life science and specialty performance ingredients distributor.

We source branded specialty ingredients from leading manufacturers worldwide and our ingredient experts provide value-added technical support which includes pre-mixing, blending, ingredient formulation, and ingredient testing from our state-of-the-art, customized formulation centers and application laboratories.

Established in 1953, Barentz has operations in more than 70 countries with a strong presence in Europe and North America and a rapidly growing network in Latin America and Asia-Pacific.

With a turnover of $2.5 billion, the company employs over 2,600 people worldwide and serves more than 25,000 customers.


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About this role

What will you do?

The Human Nutrition Product Manager is responsible for managing all aspects of product line growth development from strategic planning to tactical activities (feature definition to launch and support).

This position plays a key role in developing and executing business growth strategies in line with strategic Principals and the North American Human Nutrition management team.

The Human Nutrition Product Manager will be responsible for coordinating activities across functions to benefit the product line, to maximize profitability through sales price/cost management, and support the development of Principal relationships through proactive communication.

Critical results

Oversee product market development, define the product strategy and assist in managing the product road map.
In collaboration with sales and management, drive adoption and grow the customer base of assigned product lines.

Analyze market trends, customer requirements, and competitive strategy to identify opportunities to increase customer and business value through product differentiation.

Communicate launch plans, status, and messaging to the Marketing and Sales teams.
Responsibilities

Oversee product market development, define the product strategy and assist in managing the product road map.
In collaboration with sales and management, drive adoption and grow the customer base of assigned product lines.

Analyze market trends, customer requirements, and competitive strategy to identify opportunities to increase customer and business value through product differentiation.

Communicate launch plans, status, and messaging to the Marketing and Sales teams.
Administrate pricing development in line with Principal and Principal Management price strategy and Gross Profit growth objectives.
Act as key contact for all pricing questions or issues from the Sales organization
Build and maintain pricing guidance.
Track and improve Net Working Capital by optimizing inventory turn rate and negotiating improved payment terms with Principals (Principals)
Administrate pricing development in line with Principal and Principal Management price strategy and Gross Profit growth objectives.
Act as key contact for all pricing questions or issues from the Sales organization
Build and maintain pricing guidance.
Track and improve Net Working Capital by optimizing inventory turn rate and negotiating improved payment terms with Principals (Principals)
About You

Education / Experience

Administrate pricing development in line with Principal and Principal Management price strategy and Gross Profit growth objectives.
Act as key contact for all pricing questions or issues from the Sales organization
Build and maintain pricing guidance.
Track and improve Net Working Capital by optimizing inventory turn rate and negotiating improved payment terms with Principals (Principals)
Skills

Administrate pricing development in line with Principal and Principal Management price strategy and Gross Profit growth objectives.
Act as key contact for all pricing questions or issues from the Sales organization
Build and maintain pricing guidance.
Track and improve Net Working Capital by optimizing inventory turn rate and negotiating improved payment terms with Principals (Principals)
Why Barentz?

Barentz is a fast-growing organization with an open culture and short lines of communication. We offer you the freedom and opportunity to operate independently within the set objectives and frameworks. Barentz is looking for employees who are creative, independent, and energetic and like to take on challenges. You like to work in a dynamic and rapidly changing environment, which requires a high degree of flexibility.

Competitive benefits package
401K with matching
An inspiring multinational company in a fast-growing and innovative business

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