Protein Commodity Merchandising Manager
$80,000–$80,000 year
On-siteAmherst, Nova Scotia, Canada
Job Summary
Make purchasing decisions on time-sensitive offers through Strategic Alliances, Specialty Companies, and the Vendor network to secure market advantages. Monitor the competitive landscape and commodity fluctuations in real-time to ensure the sales team wins at the street level. Analyze volume, Distribution Centre capacity, and market volatility before directing large, high-risk buys. Act as the primary point person for Supplier-Side and Customer-Side contracting to secure volumes and prices that drive category growth. Partner with District Sales Managers to identify customer opportunities, provide protein expertise, and develop solutions that drive sales and margin growth. Train and coach Sales teams on protein products, market trends, and selling strategies to build confidence. Represent the unique needs of the local market to the North American Category Team while balancing national strategies with regional demands.
Required Qualifications
- 3+ years of deep knowledge in beef, lamb, seafood and poultry, including quality standards and supply chain dynamics
- Extensive knowledge of market fluctuations and the ability to interpret data to make timely buying decisions
- Strong grasp of Margin, Pricing and DC capacity metrics in a perishable goods environment
- Proven ability to work across multiple teams and influence stakeholders at both the regional and national levels
- Bachelor's degree
- SAP experience
- Must be able to commute to the Amherst Distribution Center for the current 4 days a week minimum
- Position currently requires some travel across the Atlantic region for customer visits
Desired Qualifications
- Tech Savvy: Bachelor's degree preferred
- SAP experience is a significant asset for managing complex inventory and procurement data
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