at John B. Sanfilippo and Son, Inc. in Elgin, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Summary of Position:
The Senior Innovation Bars Pipeline Manager is responsible for developing and implementing JBSSs innovation strategies and plans including our Snack Nut, Trail Mix, and Bars capabilities. This position is responsible for the strategy, planning, commercialization, P&L, and analysis of JBSS innovation projects delivering against volume, revenue, and profit goals. This is a critical role that leads and accelerates the transformation of JBSSs growth trajectory in new categories.
Functions Performed:
- Drives critical innovation projects including the cross-functional team and supporting the technical and leadership teams to ensure a best-in-class commercialization with consumer-validated propositions that are operationally feasible and financially viable.
- Develops innovation strategies behind our Private Label portfolio to fuel JBSS growth. Consistently assesses and adjusts based on trends, in-market performance, customer and brand strategies. Competitive analysis, and insights. Effectively communicates that strategy and milestones back to the organization in key meetings and forums.
- Leads P&L development including identification of size of price, pricing, any required trade/marketing support, formula optimization, and manufacturing efficiencies to drive innovation profitably.
- Leads a thorough post-launch analysis to proactively diagnose opportunities and identify optimizations with prioritized innovations, including analysis of shipment and consumption data. Partners with Senior Director of Innovation, Insights and other stakeholders to strengthen our innovation capabilities and ensure a robust, timely, and profitable delivery of the three-to-five-year pipeline.
Qualifications
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Education, Experience, and Knowledge:
- Bachelors degree in marketing or related business discipline; MBA highly desirable.
- Five plus years of experience in a marketing role with a consumer products company, preferably in food.
- Demonstrates curiosity and experience with translating insights into action, driving profitable growth and new product development.
- Strong...
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