Associate Product Innovation Manager

Rich's, also known as Rich Products Corporation, is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. From cakes and icings to pizza, appetizers and specialty toppings, our products are used in homes, restaurants and bakeries around the world. Beyond great food, our customers also gain insights to help them stay competitive, no matter their size. Our portfolio includes creative solutions geared at helping food industry professionals compete in foodservice, retail, in-store bakery, deli, and prepared foods, among others. Working in 100 locations globally, with annual sales exceeding $4 billion, Rich's is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible. Rich's®-Infinite Possibilities. One Family.

PURPOSE STATEMENT

The Associate Product Innovation Manager will support the strategic objectives of the ecommerce division by collaborating on new product development and execution plans The Associate Manager will lead conversations and projects with various cross functional team to identify, drive and deliver key product development initiatives on-time and on budget to achieve annual growth plans.

This is a hybrid position and will require work from home office as well as at our world headquarters in Buffalo NY

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES/OUTCOMES

Project Management: • Lead new product launches, innovations and renovations in partnership with internal stakeholders (e.g., Natural Work Teams and Speed To Market) by using project/process best practices:• Execute process deliverables for Work Team Requests, Triage and various Speed To Market steps.• Coordinate with R&D, packaging, technology teams, plants, suppliers, etc. for product cuttings and evaluations.• Develop solid understanding of Rich's manufacturing capabilities and warehousing network, across all categories. • Clearly communicate a detailed project plan to all NWT team members • Manage project budget and meet required deadlines. • Serve as the SME for the NWT teams by connecting category strategy with the current STM portfolio; provide project execution updates and recommend project portfolio corrective actions to ensure project portfolio (New Product Development/Product Maintenance Projects) is aligned with key metrics and category plans.

Financial Management• P&L analysis to evaluate new opportunities and manage risk.• Use financial data to draw conclusions and support sound business decisions

Market Insights• Understand and apply customer and consumer insights, the competitive landscape, and Rich's capabilities to facilitate and drive online growth.• Perform competitive analysis, market quantification and assessment.• Participate in discovery work to generate new products and platforms within appropriate target segments.• Translate customer and consumer needs into business opportunities. • Develop an in-depth understanding of consumers' attitudes, behaviors and opinions as they relate to our product categories online to help shape the division strategy.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE• Bachelor's degree in marketing or related field required; MBA strongly preferred.• Minimum 3 years of experience in a marketing role; experience in the food industry is a plus but not required.• Experience working in ecommerce; preferred but not required.• Demonstrates financial skills to include P&L analysis.• Experience in the product development process and project management with experience leading cross-functional teams.• Experience with new product development principles and driving new products to market.• Solid verbal and written communication skills, strong presentation skills.• Demonstrates strategic thinking capabilities.• Uses the "think outside of the box" mentality- "If not, how can we?" • Demonstrates leadership, taking initiative and delivering results.• Demonstrates success in managing and directing change.• Detail-oriented with the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.• Strong organizational skills - ability to anticipate issues and identify need for escalation.• Ability to work in a rapidly changing environment with project ambiguity, diverse personalities and team members - adapt to shifting priorities, demands and timelines. #CORP123 #LI-RT1

COMPENSATION

In accordance with state law, the rate or range provided is Rich Products Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates ("Rich's"), reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount may be higher or lower, based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, shift differential, and location.

Annual Range/Hourly Rate

$77,035.00 - $104,224.00

Rich Products Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates ("Rich's"), are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity, and maintain employment statistics on applicants.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Rich's. Please contact Rich's Human Resources department at [email protected] if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.