Global Product Manager - Core Hydration Citrus

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Consumers have an emotional longing for hydration and refreshment that can only be satisfied by the right foods and beverages. Our hydration and refreshment solutions can help infuse every drop and bite with the nourishing powers that restore strength, spirit and energy. Our unique capabilities are built on a strong foundation of consumer insights, sensory and application development expertise, and an array of proprietary tools and programs that provide a window into the consumer mind. These capabilities are applied through a comprehensive portfolio of solutions that cover everything from taste and texture to sugar reduction and functional benefits.

Reporting to the Growth Platform Director, you will define and drive the Core Hydration Citrus strategy for profitable growth. You will own the Core Hydration Citrus Portfolio for our Taste and Wellbeing Division, to increase our position as the market leader in the citrus market for Beverages.  This is your chance leverage taste and product development capabilities to develop great tasting products and solutions. For collaboration with our technical teams this individual contributor role is an onsite position in either Cincinnati, Ohio or Lakeland, Florida.

• Strategy and Influence: Define the strategy of the Core Hydration Citrus category. Set the strategic direction for the category, where we should focus its ambition and efforts (where to play / how to win). Monitor market dynamics and competitive landscape. Agree on priorities and build supporting business cases for “big bet” innovation with regions. Screen potential partnerships to bring in differentiating technology and innovation. Define the Innovation Roadmap with Science and Technology, Procurement, Regulatory, and regions in line with our goals.

• Operational and Commercialization Execution: Implement the strategic plans with partners. Implement the agreed upon strategy and the Innovation Roadmap with key stakeholders. Strengthen the end-to-end value chain for the strategic products. Lead optimization projects of the end-to-end value chain (quality, reliability, cost, lead time, inventory/cash flow). Commercialize successful Innovations. Create commercialization package with Marketing and Communication. Prepare and launch commercialization product Innovations with other regions.

• Inspire and Collaborate: You will own the product portfolio and maintain the best performing products, continuously right-sizing and rationalizing. Accountable for our unique Value Proposition of the category and the individual products within the category. Set the pricing strategy of the portfolio with the Pricing Team. Build Core Hydration Citrus knowledge within the organization. Share successes and learnings throughout the company and regions. Inspire all partners and customers with exciting marketing concepts.

You?

• BS in Food Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or matching experience in Industry (MA helpful)
• 10+ years related experience
• 3+ years in an equivalent leadership position
• Technical & business knowledge of Functional Food and Beverage market specifically in Hydration and Refreshments in Citrus
• Customer-focused (internal and external), with a high energy level for success
• Experience establishing trust and credibility and influencing people at all levels
• Desire to collaborate and manage cross-functional team projects without direct reports

Comprehensive Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, and a high matching 401k

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