Marketing Procurement Coordinator

International Grains and Cereal (IGC), part of the Empresas Polar group, specializes in producing yellow, white, and sweet corn flour. Our internationally recognized brand, P.A.N. Corn Meal can be found today in over 60 countries. We buy domestic corn from local farmers, mill the corn in our plant, and ship the finished products domestically and internationally. Our quality and food safety policies ensure the satisfaction of our customers and consumers through innovation and continuous improvement processes.

Notice Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

The Marketing Procurement Coordinator is responsible for overseeing and implementing all activities related to the procurement of visibility materials and promotional items across the entire value chain. This includes ensuring that these materials align with the master plan of initiatives set by the Channel Marketing Management. The primary goal of the role is to strengthen the presence of Empresas Polar’s brands at every consumer touchpoint, driving brand visibility and supporting sales across all consumption occasions.

By effectively managing materials and working closely with internal teams and external agencies, the analyst plays a crucial role in enhancing brand engagement and ensuring flawless execution of marketing strategies

• Execute and monitor the placement of visibility and promotional materials, ensuring that all orders meet the agreed-upon conditions and deadlines for proper follow-up by the Purchasing Analysts.
• Make proposals that add value to the brand strategy and the organization, as well as the development, design, and implementation of POP materials, including high-impact prints, subject to approval by the brand manager for advertising campaigns and the segment/category manager.
• Coordinate the creation, approval, and execution of marketing materials, working closely with the relevant stakeholders to ensure seamless delivery and flawless implementation at points of sale.
• Generate and analyze sales data to evaluate the effectiveness of promotional initiatives, calculating base and incremental volumes, break-even points, and profitability to assess the success of each activity.
• Follow-up on the agreements generated with the agencies responsible for developing the campaigns.
• General support for achieving the organization's objectives.
• Monitoring invoice payments to suppliers.

• Requires a minimum of 2 to 5 years of effective experience within Empresas Polar, or similar positions of comparable nature and complexity in other organizations.
• Strong ability to collect, organize, and analyze information related to moderately complex problems within their discipline.
• Ability to conduct diagnostics with support from specialized personnel, identifying patterns and/or differences that uncover flaws in work processes, and determining appropriate courses of action.
• Capable of working under the guidance of a supervisor to develop solutions to improve work processes and operational efficiency
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Merchandising, Business, or a related field.

International Grains and Cereal offers a generous benefits package that covers your needs today and helps you plan for tomorrow. Here is a quick overview of what may be available to you.

Healthcare Plans: IGC provides comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family. IGC pays over 70% of the premiums to keep these plans affordable for you. Insurance and Income Protection: A full range of Life and Disability insurance plans are available for additional peace of mind, and some are 100% covered by IGC. Financial and Savings Plans: IGC offers you an opportunity to prepare for the future through participation in our 401k Plan and Company Match.

Work-Life Balance Perks:
To ensure work-life balance, IGC offers paid vacation days, sick time, and holidays.

IGC provides equal employment to all qualified individuals. Employment decisions at IGC will be based on careful consideration of qualifications, education, prior experience, and abilities. Diversity is a priority at IGC and there is no discrimination in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, sex (gender), disability, pregnancy, genetic condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.