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Job Details:
Summary:
The Associate Product Manager (APM) is a vital contributor to our product management team, responsible for leading cross-functional teams in planning, execution, and analysis of various business initiatives. This role encompasses general management with P&L responsibility, including the development of strategic business and marketing plans to achieve corporate and product volume profit and share objectives.
Location:
The Product Management team is based onsite in Springdale, Arkansas at our World Headquarters. Remote/hybrid work is not available.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist the team 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 the category is tracking against goals.
- Analyze data to identify insights and translate them 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 and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree required. At least 2 years direct product innovation, CPG or brand marketing experience.
OR
- Recent graduate of a MBA or BBA program, with an internship or similar experience in brand/product marketing
Computer Skills:
- Basic computer skills required.
Communication Skills:
- Strong communication and presentation skills are required.
Special Skills:
- 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.
Travel:
- 10%
Note: Sponsorship is not available for this role.
Join us at Tyson Foods and be part of a dynamic team where your contributions will drive significant impact. We offer a collaborative environment with opportunities for growth and development. If you are passionate about product management and eager to take on new challenges, we would love to hear from you!
Relocation Assistance Eligible:
No
Work Shift:
1ST SHIFT (United States of America)
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