Bimbo Bakeries USA

Innovation Director

Bimbo Bakeries USA$151K — $211K *
Food & Beverages
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree required, MBA preferred.
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in CPG, Baking, Brand Management, Innovation, or Food Manufacturing.
  • Experience managing more than 2 direct reports.
  • Project management skills with cross-functional leadership experience.
  • Technical experience in baking is a plus.
  • Strong communication skills required.
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment with flexibility and strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute brand planning for major product lines.
  • Analyze data to inform strategic marketing vision for the next few years.
  • Advance new product ideas from concept to market.
  • Evaluate the potential of global products for U.S. market.
  • Lead collaboration with Business Units on actionable business deliverables.
  • Monitor marketplace trends for opportunities in product innovation.
  • Guide and develop brand management team through strategic thinking.

Benefits

  • Annual bonus eligibility.
  • Comprehensive benefits package inclusive of health and wellness programs.
  • Paid time off to promote work-life balance.
  • 401k plan with company match to help secure financial futures.
Full Job Description


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Come join the largest baking company in the world and our family of 20,000 associates nationwide!

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Salary Range: $151,300 - $211,800

Annual Bonus Eligibility

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Paid Time Off

401k & Company Match

Position Summary:

The Director of Buns, Rolls, & Slice Bread Alternatives will lead the marketing plan development and execution of BBU's Ball Park, Sandwich Thins, Arnold, Brownberry, & Oroweat Bun and Roll businesses. Candidate must provide project management, strategic planning, and implementation support for key initiatives including providing analytical support, consulting and cross-functional implementation leadership. Additional responsibilities include ensuring the timely and accurate completion of multiple projects/strategic initiatives occurring simultaneously. Strengths in product conceptualization, creative problem solving and strategic customer and operations collaboration are key as is the ability to leverage fiscal resources, personnel talents and technology to implement solutions.

Key Job Responsibilities:
  • Develop and execute brand planning and marketing mix elements for Strategic Brands in portfolio.
  • Gather, analyze, and synthesize data in order to generate insights for the development of the vision and strategy for next 2-3 years. Deliver on 2018-20 transformation plans with assistance from VP and SVP.
  • Advance current new items/projects from current positions to commercialization. Track in-market programs of recent new item launches for all U.S. product segments.
  • Assess global new products and assess value / potential for U.S. expansion.
  • Lead work streams and collaborates with Business Units and Group functions. Deliverables include business models, financial analysis, internal synthesis & communication documents, etc.
  • Proactively scan the marketplace and industry for areas of competitive improvement such as: packaging innovation, health trends and excellence in operational execution.
  • Lead brand management team through critical thinking, strategic decision making, and personal growth development.

Education and Work History:
  • Bachelor's Degree required. MBA Preferred.
  • A combination of education, training and experience that results in demonstrated competency to perform the work may be substituted
  • A minimum of 10 years' experience in related field (CPG, Baking, Brand Management, Innovation, Food Manufacturing).
  • Experience managing more than 2 direct report.
  • Project management skills. Ability to lead cross-functional partners.
  • Technical experience a plus (baking background).
  • Strong work ethic, flexibility and ability to multi-task required in fast-paced DSD fresh bakery category.
  • Candidate must have strong communication skills.

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be requested to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

About Bimbo Bakeries USA

Bimbo Bakeries USA, Inc. is the American corporate arm of the Mexican multinational bakery product manufacturing company Grupo Bimbo. It is the largest bakery company in the United States. The company, headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, a suburb of Philadelphia, owns many fresh bread and sweet baked goods brands in the United States, including Entenmann's, Sara Lee, and Thomas'. It is also a top advertising sponsor for many major soccer teams around the globe.
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