Product Director Job Nevada Iowa USA,Business

Location: Nevada

The Product Director at PGI is a strategic leadership role that sits at the intersection of product, sourcing, pricing, and operations. This role is not just logistics — it is full ownership of the product lifecycle, ensuring that PGI maintains competitive and profitable pricing, reliable and scalable supply, strong supplier partnerships, and high inventory efficiency.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Market Intelligence & Pricing Strategy

Global raw material costs (origin-level)
Market trends and volatility (spices, herbs, botanicals)
US sellable price benchmarks and margin structures
Work closely with Sales & Finance to:
- Support pricing strategy
- Protect and improve gross margins
- Maintain real‑time visibility on cost vs. market pricing gaps

Demand Planning & Supply Alignment

Forecast based on pipeline, historical data, and growth targets
Translate demand into procurement plan
Ensure supply readiness for key accounts and strategic growth opportunities

Inventory Management & Optimization

Stock levels: product velocity (fast/slow movers), reorder points and safety stock
Optimize working capital while maintaining service levels
Ensure accurate ERP (Odoo) setup: product coding, cost structures, attributes (origin, certifications, specs)

Supplier Relationship Management

Build and maintain strong relationships with global suppliers
Lead supplier selection & evaluation, negotiation (pricing, terms, capacity), and performance monitoring (quality, delivery, compliance)
Develop strategic sourcing partnerships, especially for organic‑certified ingredients and high‑growth product categories

Product Ownership & Lifecycle Management

Take full ownership of PGI’s product portfolio from sourcing to processing to inventory to sales
Maintain deep understanding of product specifications, processing cycles (e.g., grinding, steam sterilization), shelf life and quality parameters
Identify opportunities for new product development and value‑added formats (TBC, powder, blends, etc.)

Supply Chain Operations Leadership

Develop and lead the supply chain team, including logistics coordination and order execution support
Oversee end‑to‑end flow: purchase orders → inbound logistics → warehouse → production → outbound
Ensure smooth coordination between suppliers, operations/production, sales, and customer service

New Product & Service Development

Maintain pulse on market demand trends, new ingredient opportunities, and service expansion (e.g., sterilization, toll processing)
Collaborate cross‑functionally to launch new SKUs and expand PGI’s portfolio strategically

QUALIFICATIONS

7–10+ years in supply chain, procurement, or product management
Experience in food ingredients, spices, botanicals, or agriculture commodities
Strong understanding of global sourcing, pricing dynamics, and inventory management
Preferred
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Experience with organic‑certified supply chains (NOP, EU Organic)
Familiarity with ERP systems
Background in B2B ingredient business

CORE COMPETENCIES

Strategic thinking with strong operational execution
Strong analytical skills (pricing, cost, inventory)
Leadership and team development
Negotiation and supplier management
Cross‑functional coordination (sales, operations, finance)
High ownership mindset (“acts like a business owner”)

SUCCESS METRICS (KPIS)

Gross margin improvement (%)
Inventory turnover & stock accuracy
Stock‑out rate / service level
Supplier performance (OTIF‑On Time In Full, quality)
Forecast accuracy
Working capital efficiency

Pure Ground Ingredients is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

BENEFITS

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
Short Term & Long Term Disability
Training & Development

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