Overview of the role:Saputo is seeking a Product Manager in the Strategic Business Development department, for an existing opportunity within our organization. The chosen candidate will actively manage a product portfolio and lead the execution of cross-functional projects related to the market development and maintenance of this same portfolio. In this role, the Product Manager will also work towards optimizing the performance of his/her product portfolio by recommending and leading improvement initiatives.
How you will make contributions that matter:- Analyse, manage and optimize a product portfolio and provide recommendations for continuous improvement in terms of growth, revenue, market share, profits and SKUs efficiency
- Manage a wide range of product-related projects with a multidisciplinary team (Sales, R&D, Quality Assurance, Procurement, Operations, Supply Chain, etc.)
- Drive the launch of new products, following an established product launch process, within timelines, from business case to market
- Builds and executes product management plans & budget for assigned categories with some guidance from Sr. Manager/Director
- Work closely with the Marketing team to ensure that product objectives are translated into Marketing initiatives
- Act as the technical expert in his/her assigned product categories
You are best suited for the role if you have the following qualifications:- University degree in business administration/management/marketing or a related field (MBA considered an asset)
- Minimum of 5 years experience as a Product/Brand Manager
- Bilingualism (spoken and written) in English, and in French
- Provide leadership, good organizational skills and ability to manage priorities in a rapidly changing business environment
- Strong business sense, analytical skills and attention to detail
- Excellent people management skills
- Strong project and time management skills with experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously
- Ability to influence cross-functional teams without formal authority
- Experience in FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods) and/or the food industry is an asset
As part of their duties, the position holder will be required to communicate and collaborate in English and French, both orally and in writing, with colleagues or other stakeholders located in Que9bec, elsewhere in Canada, or across North America.
We support and take care of our employees and their families by offering: - Generous and complete benefit coverage with group insurance
- Group retirement plan with employer contribution
- Telemedicine and assistance program for employees and their families
- Employee Share Ownership Plan with an employer match
- Paid Parental Leave program
- Paid time off: Sick days, floater days and volunteer day off
- Opportunity to contribute to a collective RRSP & TFSA
- Training and development programs
- Saputo Flex Program, flexible work environment (schedule/location/time off) according to department needs
- Organized activities for employees and their families
- Advantageous discounts on Saputo products
Salary: $92 795 - $121 795*Salary offers will vary commensurate with experience, education, skills, and training.STATEMENT ON AIAll applications are carefully considered by our Talent Acquisition team.
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