Product Manager - Nutrition Portfolio (Specialties)

Brenntag

  • Toronto, ON
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 27 days ago
Job Summary:We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced product manager to support the strategic portfolio of key principal suppliers within our specialty nutrition and food business. The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing the strategies, promoting and profitably growing specific segments to achieve both corporate objectives and supplier expectations.Job Description:
  • Manages and develops relationships with key principal suppliers, fostering collaboration and ensuring mutual growth.
  • Collaborates with cross-functional teams, such as sales, marketing and operations, to optimize product positioning, pricing and margin optimization.
  • Working knowledge of specialty categories such as flavors, flavor enhancers, botanicals, natural colors, starches and others
  • Develops and delivers comprehensive business reports to both internal and external stakeholders.
  • Acts as technical expert to provide guidance and issue resolution with cross-functional teams and suppliers.
  • Conducts comprehensive evaluations of nutrition supplier portfolio to identify potential gaps and white space opportunities.
  • Strategically manage inventory levels for assigned products to achieve overall inventory turnover target.
  • Works with IMM team to help develop and execute strategic plans for the nutrition segment, in line with corporate Brenntag goals and objectives.
Your ProfileEducation and Experience:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Science or Business; Specialized courses covering food and nutrition industries would be considered assets
  • Previous product/supplier management, technical development or sales experience in the ingredients distribution or related industry (3+ years)
  • Strong presentation, communication and negotiation skills
  • Advanced skills in Excel, CRM, with a strong emphasis on utilizing pivot tables for data analysis and reporting
  • Possesses strategic business acumen
  • Meticulous attention to detail and follow-up
OUR OFFERWe aim to create an environment where the best people want to work, where they can turn their passion into their job and realize their full potential.
  • Individual development, on-the-job training, and development programs designed to help our employees grow in their careers.
  • Paid parental leave
  • Education assistance program
  • Employee assistance program
  • Various healthcare plan options as well as 401(k)
INTERESTED?We look forward receiving your application.Brenntag and its subsidiary companies will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to any category protected by federal, state or local law, including as applicable, applicant’s actual or perceived race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical condition), genetic information, military service, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable federal, state or local law, political affiliation, marital status, membership in an employee organization, parental status, expunged juvenile record, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Brenntag will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a test or job interview) if so requested. When completing this application, you may exclude information that would disclose or otherwise reference your race, religion, age, sex, genetic, veteran status, disability or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. This application is considered current for sixty (60) days only. At the end of this period, if you are still interested in employment, it will be necessary for you to reapply by completing a new application.If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting Human Resources at (phone, tty, fax, email, etc.).Brenntag North America, Inc. and its subsidiaries use E-Verify, a government-run, web-based system that allows employers to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States. For more information, please go to or view the poster at .Brenntag TA Team

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