Product Strategy Specialist - Seed & Crop Protection
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About the Role
UFA is seeking a Product Strategy Specialist to manage Seed & Crop Protection products, including profitability, sales, vendor negotiations, and category planning. This 12-month temporary role requires 3-5 years of product category management experience and knowledge of seed/crop protection products.
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Responsibilities
- Develop strategies for product assortments, pricing, promotions, and inventory levels for specific product segments
- Collaborate with internal partners to roll out product strategies
- Develop promotional strategies based on customer segmentation and category management
- Manage product segment inventory productivity through product life cycle
- Develop and communicate pricing strategies
- Execute rebate reporting for seed and crop protection categories
- Research marketplace trends to identify new products and sourcing opportunities
- Manage and optimize vendor relationships
Requirements
- Degree in Business, Economics, Agriculture or related field and/or equivalent work experience
- More than 5 years relevant experience with minimum 3 5 years in product category management
- Seed and/or Crop Protection product knowledge
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications
- Strong presentation and communication skills
- Ability to create successful strategies
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Job Summary
- Reporting to the Senior Manager, Product Strategy, the Product Strategy Specialist is responsible for management of assigned products (Seed & Crop Protection) including profitability, sales, advertising, category planning, vendor negotiations, inventory and product selection.
- This is a 12 month temporary position, with potential to be up to 18 months.
Responsibilities
- Develop, in collaboration with the Product Strategy Managers, strategies for Product assortments, Pricing, Promotions and inventory levels for specific product segments to drive revenue & margin growth.
- Collaborate with internal partners and stakeholders to ensure product strategies and plans are rolled out effectively.
- Develop promotional strategies and tactics based upon customer segmentation and category management principles.
- Develop product assortment strategy and manage product segment’s overall inventory productivity.
- Develop and communicate pricing strategies for their product.
- Execute rebate reporting requirements for seed and crop protection product categories.
- Research marketplace trends involving product, customers, suppliers, and competitors.
- Manage and optimize vendor relationships with respect to product segments and assortments.
Qualifications
- Degree in Business, Economics, Agriculture or related field and/or equivalent work experience.
- More than 5 years relevant experience with minimum 3 5 years relevant in product category management.
- Seed and/or Crop Protection product knowledge is required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications.
- Microsoft Dynamics experience an asset.
- Proven track record to build strong relationships and work with cross functional teams.
- Strong presentation & communication skills.
- Exposure to competitor and business intelligence.
- Ability to create successful strategies that meet member & customer needs.
- Provide accurate and timely reporting.
- Able to multi task with shifting priorities.
You and UFA. Let’s Grow Together.
- UFA is one of Canada’s largest and most progressive agricultural co operatives.
- We offer products, services, and support to 127,000+ members.
- We support industries and communities that drive Western Canada’s economy.
Benefits
- A Business with a Purpose member owned co operative.
- Recognized and Rewarded for Your Performance.
- Work Life Success flexible options and comprehensive benefits.
- We Help Each Other Grow collaborative culture with mentorship and training.
Diversity Equity, and Belonging
- We strive to create an inclusive environment welcoming employees from diverse backgrounds.
- Accommodation available upon request.
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