Product Specialist - Merriam, KS

Product Specialist – Merriam, KS YOUR OPPORTUNITY

We have an exciting Product Specialist opportunity in our Merriam, KS office. The Product Specialist is responsible for maximizing profits and throughput while minimizing costs for specific channels in the company. This position will collaborate with sales, FSQA, analytics, scheduling, and operations to help identify an ideal product mix and put a plan together to execute that mix.

At Seaboard Foods, we create the most sought-after pork. A top U.S. pork producer/processor and leading exporter to 30+ countries, we are committed to bringing excellence to the table, seeking a better way to produce wholesome pork and connect every step between our farms and family tables. More than 5,400 employees in five states work on our farms, feed mills, and processing plant to produce Prairie Fresh pork, ensuring the well‑being of our animals, the environment, our employees, and the communities we call home.

Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in our renewable gas projects on our farms creating renewable energy. Owned by Seaboard Corporation, a Fortune 500 company, and nominated as one of the "Best Places to Work" by Kansas City's Business Journal, we have a dynamic culture where our employees can contribute and understand why they matter.

• Utilize cost models to develop daily and out-front break-even models to assist with pricing and inventory management.
• Work with the sales group, operations and supply chain throughout daily activities to manage sold positions and pricing.
• Participate in weekly market forecast and raw material demand meetings.
• Work with sales and supply chain team in evaluating and establishing frozen positions for Value‑Added products and develop timing for establishing frozen positions.
• Actively manage freezer inventories including distressed sales.
• Work with the analytics department to develop and manage production realization reporting for Value‑Added items.
• Work with Operations, including traveling to the plants, to identify cost reduction and efficiency improvement opportunities within the Value‑Added product lines.
• Review and submit all SKU changes, test interims, and new items needed for their specified sales channel.
• Become the resident expert on the items within their span of control.
• Manage and actively sell Value‑Added distressed products

instills trust, communicates effectively, action‑oriented, ensures accountability, and drives results.

Required:

• Minimum of 1‑2 years' experience in an animal protein product management, sales, or equivalent role
• An understanding of product development and commercialization
• An understanding and familiarity with protein/commodity markets
• An understanding and familiarity with customers and sales tactics
• Ability to interact and effectively communicate with customers and employees via telephone, internet, and face‑to‑face contact.

Preferred:

• An understanding of financial models as they pertain to animal protein products, especially pork related market and items
• Familiarity with pork slaughter and fabrication facilities, processes, equipment, and cuts
• Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint and Microsoft AI

Normal business hours or as needed outside of regular business hours.

The physical and work demands listed here represent those an employee should possess to successfully perform the job's essential functions. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Primarily an office environment with some need to work at our processing facility.
• The noise level in the work environment is dependent on which environment you are in
• The hours and days of work are established by departmental needs and at the discretion of management. After‑hours, weekends, and overnight travel as requested.

• Medical, vision & dental benefits upon hire
• 401K with company match
• Paid Time Off & Company Holidays
• Wellness Program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee pork purchase program

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Seaboard Foods is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans' status, status as a disabled individual, or any other status protected by law.