Associate Manager, Portfolio Strategy & Planning

Associate Manager, Portfolio Strategy & Planning

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Job Type: Full-time

As the world leader in dairy, Lactalis is a family‑owned company offering award‑winning dairy products. Our US portfolio includes brands such as Galbani®, Président®, Kraft®, Break stone’s®, Cracker Barrel®, Black Diamond®, Parmalat®, as well as a growing family of yogurt favorites including siggi’s®, Stonyfield Organic®, Brown Cow™, Oui®, Yoplait®, and Green Mountain Creamery®.

Lactalis US Yogurt, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring an Associate Manager, Portfolio Strategy & Planning based in Bedford, NH.

• Contribute to the development of the Stonyfield Sales Strategy, utilizing point‑of‑sale data, shopper insights, and trends.
• Partner with the Field Sales team to tailor strategy across customers, prioritizing innovation based on assortment gaps, regional trends, and internal capabilities.
• Manage Innovation Plan, working collaboratively with Marketing to ensure the right innovation is developed and shepherded through the commercialization process.
• Utilize category management skills to develop fact‑based sales presentations employing brand research to include customer and consumer syndicated data such as Nielsen, IRI, Spins.
• Collaborate with internal functions and customer teams to create innovative brand solutions to accelerate brand growth that address critical plan risks.
• Provide data‑driven insights of brand business trends, marketing strategies, competitive landscape, and regional/channel risks and opportunities.
• Partner with Demand Planning and Brand Marketing to contribute to the forecasting process for Stonyfield.
• Enable connectivity between field sales team and brand team, ensuring appropriate focus on priorities.
• Partner with Finance and Brand Marketing to develop project P&Ls and lead development and communication of recommendations based on financial analysis.

• Travel may be required occasionally.
• Extended hours may be necessary depending on business needs.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.
• This position requires physical presence in the office and a hybrid work policy (3 days in‑office, 2 days remote).

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (8 years) required; MBA preferred.
• 5+ years of CPG Sales or Brand Marketing required.
• Category Strategy, Sales Strategy & Planning, and/or Trade Marketing experience a plus.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills required.
• Proven experience with syndicated data and decision data/tools such as IRI, Nielsen, Spectra, Numerator, Scintilla, and Spins.
• General knowledge of the commercialization process.
• Strong collaborative and open‑minded approach, prioritizing team success.
• Capacity to rigorously analyze data and complex situations to determine root causes, assess impacts, and select appropriate information for effective decision‑making.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills across all organizational levels.
• Skilled in structuring complex problems and maintaining strong attention to detail.
• Proven ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment, manage multiple projects under pressure, and meet deadlines.
• Expertise in analyzing sales data, formulating business insights, and building actionable recommendations to drive growth opportunities.

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with competitive pay: $–$ (relative to other data), paid time off from day one, retirement plan contributions, paid health benefits, and professional development opportunities.

Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally‑recognized basis including, but not limited to, veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and disabilities. All related legal obligations will be complied with.

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