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SAPUTO CHEESE USA INC Senior Manager, Category Strategy in MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin
JOB REQUIREMENTS: At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world . As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best? Job Summary: The Senior Manager, Commercial Strategy is integral to shaping and executing SUSA\'s commercial strategy for our product portfolio, driving growth and profitability across key categories and channels to create sustainable competitive advantage and maximize profitability. As a key member of the Strategic Business Development Team, you will work cross-functionally across all levels of the organization to identify new growth opportunities, optimize commercial plans, and develop actionable strategies that support the company\'s long-term goals. How you will make contributions that matter... * Drive strategic growth by developing and implementing commercial strategies across key categories and channels to achieve revenue, profitability, and market share targets. * Align strategic initiatives with the organization\'s long-term vision and business objectives. * Manage category P&L for assigned categories. Identify opportunities for strengthening the assigned category and brand P&Ls, collaborating with and influencing key stakeholders across the organization. * Use key external market dynamics (consumer trends, customer needs, competitive actions, and input costs) internal capabilities, and corporate strategic objectives to identify, develop, and direct implementation of strategies that build and capitalize on competitive advantages, challenge the status quo, and advance the overall health of the business and their link to internal capabilities and strategic objectives to inform category strategy. * Be a product category expert: Gather, research, synthesize, and leverage insights to support a data-driven point of view and develop recommendations for performance improvement and customer development. * Go-to-Market Planning: Lead the development of go-to-market strategies for new product launches, brand positioning, and promotional campaigns. Work with cross-functional teams to ensure effective execution and alignment * Sales & Channel Strategy: Partner with the sales team to define and optimize sales strategies across key channels (e.g., retail, e-commerce, foodservice). Identify opportunities to drive category growth, expand distribution, and enhance customer relationships. * Pricing & Revenue Optimization: Collaborate with pricing and finance teams to develop pricing strategies that maximize profitability and competitiveness. Analyze price elasticity, promotional effectiveness, and discounting strategies to optimize revenue. * Performance Tracking & Reporting: Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for commercial initiatives. Regularly track progress, assess performance, and provide actionable insights to adjust strategies and drive continuous improvement. * Strategic Partnerships: Working with the Sales team, identify and develop strategic partnerships with key customers and other external stakeholders to enhance market presence and drive growth. Help negotiate terms, evaluate joint business plans, and manage these key relationships. * Innovation & Product Development: Support marketing and innovation teams by providing insights into consumer preferences, competitive positioning, and market gaps. Help shape the product portfolio based on market trends and customer demands. * Business Case Development: Prepare and present detailed business cases for new commercial initiatives, product launches, or market expansions. Provide recommendations on the expected return on To view the full job description please use the link below. https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=YmJnZW5lcmljLjI4NDM1Ljg3NzBAc2FwdXRvY29tcC5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20 *\ *** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=YmJnZW5lcmljLjI4NDM1Ljg3NzBAc2FwdXRvY29tcC5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20