The Category Manager, Prepared Foods position at Pilgrim's is seeking a strategic, data-driven leader to own and scale one of the company’s highest-growth categories. The role will lead end-to-end category strategy across value-added chicken portfolios driving gross & net sales growth, margin expansion, innovation, supply optimization and strategic customer growth.
Requirements
- 7-10+ years of progressive experience in category management, merchandising, marketing or relevant commercial roles
- 3-5+ years managing perishable food categories in meat or CPG
- Proven ownership of multi-million-dollar PnL responsibility
- Demonstrated success negotiating multi-million-dollar contracts
- Advanced analytical capability (SQL, advanced Excel, BI tools preferred)
- Microsoft Office & Adobe Suite proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
- Proficiency in third-party reporting toolkits (Circana, Qlik, Dynamics, Telus, etc.)
Benefits
- Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage
- Paid Time Off: sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays
- 401(k) with company match
- Base salary range of $125,000 - $140,000
- Incentive Pay
- Career Development: continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth