Rich Products Corporation

Lead strategic direction and product lifecycle management for retail appetizers to meet volume and profit goals. | Bachelor's degree and 5+ years marketing experience with financial acumen and AI tool proficiency required. | Rich’s, also known as Rich Products Corporation, is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. From cakes and icings to pizza, appetizers and specialty toppings, our products are used in homes, restaurants and bakeries around the world. Beyond great food, our customers also gain insights to help them stay competitive, no matter their size. Our portfolio includes creative solutions geared at helping food industry professionals compete in foodservice, retail, in-store bakery, deli, and prepared foods, among others. With more than 13,500 associates working globally in 100 countries and annual sales of $5.9 billion, Rich’s is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible. Rich’s®—Infinite Possibilities. One Family.  Purpose Statement As a Product Manager, Category Business Unit, you are responsible for leading a product category. The role includes planning the strategic direction for the assigned category as well as driving product lifecycle management, establishing pricing strategy, developing marketing plans, new product/platform roadmaps, financial management and overall responsibility for delivering business results.  Scope of work driven by size, complexity and strategic role of the category.   This professional will be required to work a hybrid work schedule and can be based at our Saint Simons, GA or Buffalo, NY office. Key Accountabilities and Outcomes Product Management Product Development and Improvement focusing on Rich’s retail appetizer portfolio: execute innovation/renovation activity against plan Product/Segment Knowledge:  “Expert” on retail appetizer category/segment (understand operational capabilities, technical aspects, uses, customer positioning) Provide input into the demand plan Provide support and solutions to the Product Supply Chain Make pricing recommendations on new products and general price increases based on value Problem solve inventory/spoilage issues Recommend SKUs for rationalization and execute Understand the Market Consumer/Customer/Industry understanding, target markets and segments for category Understanding competitive set/competitive assessment/market quantification and analysis Perform Category Discovery work to generate new products and platforms within appropriate target segments Drives voice of customer and consumer and translates into business opportunities Leadership Vision/Strategy:  Drive category/segment/customer plans and execution according to it’s strategic role within the Division to achieve divisional volume and profit targets (including responding to trends, portfolio mapping, innovation/renovation activity) Provide cross-functional team leadership/project management Maintain consistent communication with sales, market research and other resources to develop insight into emerging focused trends and translate into business opportunities Marketing Management Manages value proposition within the assigned category Collaborates with Brand Marketing partners on Farm Rich brand strategy Financial Acumen Owns and manages the assigned category P&L Identifies issues and opportunities to maximize profitability Understands product cost structure Develops and manages gaps and contingency plans as required Develop and manage appropriate budget for assigned category Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Bachelors degree in marketing or related field required; MBA preferred Minimum 5 years experience in a marketing role Demonstrated financial skills to include P&L analysis and other analyses Solid communication skills to include verbal and written capabilities; strong presentation ability Experience in CPG or food industry a plus Strong proficiency to include Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint Leverages AI tools and emerging technologies to accelerate insights, improve decision-making, enhance productivity, and drive marketing effectiveness Ability to travel up to 10% as needed #CORP123  #LI-RT1  COMPENSATION In accordance with state law, the rate or range provided is Rich Products Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates ("Rich's"), reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount may be higher or lower, based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, shift differential, and location.   Annual Range/Hourly Rate $102,525.00 - $153,788.00         Rich Products Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates (“Rich’s”), are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity, standing up for fairness and maintaining a culture of belonging, to provide an exceptional experience for all. We will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, military or veteran status, or any other Federal or State legally protected classes. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity, and maintain employment statistics on applicants.   Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Rich’s. Please contact Rich’s Associate Experience Network at hrhelp@rich.com if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.

Lead supply planning activities balancing customer service, manufacturing efficiency, and inventory investment while driving Integrated Business Planning and optimizing network performance. | Bachelor's degree with 2+ years in supply or production planning, proficiency in ERP, Power BI, advanced Excel, with preferred APICS certification and AI planning experience. | Rich’s, also known as Rich Products Corporation, is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. From cakes and icings to pizza, appetizers and specialty toppings, our products are used in homes, restaurants and bakeries around the world. Beyond great food, our customers also gain insights to help them stay competitive, no matter their size. Our portfolio includes creative solutions geared at helping food industry professionals compete in foodservice, retail, in-store bakery, deli, and prepared foods, among others. With more than 13,500 associates working globally in 100 countries and annual sales of $5.9 billion, Rich’s is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible. Rich’s®—Infinite Possibilities. One Family.  Purpose Statement The Supply Network Planner is responsible for leading end-to-end supply planning activities across designated manufacturing facilities, distribution centers, and product categories. This role develops and maintains integrated supply plans that balance customer service, manufacturing efficiency, inventory investment, working capital, and business growth objectives. Working closely with Demand Planning, Manufacturing, Procurement, Logistics, Finance, and Commercial teams, the Supply Network Planner drives the monthly Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process, evaluates supply risks and opportunities, and develops strategies to optimize network performance. This position leverages advanced analytics, planning systems, and emerging technologies, including AI-enabled decision support tools, to improve inventory health, service levels, capacity utilization, and overall supply chain performance. The Supply Network Planner serves as a strategic business partner, providing leadership in supply chain decision-making while coaching and developing planners and schedulers across the organization. Key Accountabilities and Outcomes •    Develop and maintain rolling month supply, inventory, and capacity plans for the full planning horizon.•    Evaluate supply-demand imbalances and facilitate resolution through cross-functional collaboration.•    Support scenario planning and recommendation development for supply constraints, growth initiatives, operational changes, and network optimization opportunities.•    Establish and maintain finished good inventory strategies that balance customer service, spoilage reduction, working capital, and inventory turns.•    Partner with Material Buyers and Master Production Schedulers on raw material and work-in-process inventory for spoilage mitigation balancing organization goals.•    Provide strategic direction and oversight to Master Production Schedulers and Material Planners to ensure production schedules align with approved supply plans and inventory strategies.•    Partner with Supply Chain Leadership and Inventory Optimization team to establish planning parameters, inventory policies, safety stock strategies, replenishment parameters and scheduling policies that support service, efficiency, operational stability and drive continuous improvement.•    Lead the monthly supply planning and IBP process for assigned facilities and product portfolios.•    Partner with Fulfillment and Logistics teams to identify opportunities to improve inventory deployment and reduce total delivered supply chain costs.•    Partner with cross functional groups including Operations, Procurement, Inventory Optimization, Manufacturing, Logistics, Demand and Fulfillment Planning, Sales, Speed to Market (STM), Finance, Customer Service, and Category Business Units (CBUs) teams to align supply plans with business objectives.•    Represent Customer Service & Logistics (CS&L) within designated Product Business Teams including STM and CBUs providing support on Inventory Management, Transportation, Warehousing, and Customer Service issues.•    Develop and evaluate long-term capacity outlooks, model production constraints and support business cases for capital investments, expansion opportunities, or network changes.•    Utilize ERP, APS, Power BI, and advanced analytics tools to monitor supply chain performance.•    Leverage AI-enabled planning capabilities and predictive analytics to improve planning efficiency and decision quality.•    Assess supply chain network risks and develop mitigation strategies to support business continuity and facilitate communication of supply risks, service impacts, and inventory strategies to leadership teams. •    Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning and improvement.Knowledge, Skills, and Experience •    Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field.•    2+ years of experience in Supply Planning, Production Planning, Inventory Management, or Supply Chain Operations.•    Experience with Integrated Business Planning (IBP), Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), or similar planning processes.•    Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving capabilities.•    Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.•    Experience working within ERP and Supply Planning systems.•    Proficiency with Power BI, advanced Excel, and data visualization tools.•    APICS/ASCM Certification (CPIM, CSCP, or equivalent) preferred.•    Experience with SAP, Blue Yonder, Kinaxis, OMP, or similar planning platforms preferred.•    Experience with inventory optimization and network planning methodologies preferred.•    Knowledge of manufacturing operations and production scheduling environments preferred.•    Experience leveraging AI, machine learning, or advanced analytics capabilities within supply chain planning preferred. #LI-BE2 #CORP123 #LI-hybrid  COMPENSATION In accordance with state law, the rate or range provided is Rich Products Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates ("Rich's"), reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount may be higher or lower, based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, shift differential, and location.   Annual Range/Hourly Rate $80,407.00 - $108,786.00         Rich Products Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates (“Rich’s”), are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity, standing up for fairness and maintaining a culture of belonging, to provide an exceptional experience for all. We will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, military or veteran status, or any other Federal or State legally protected classes. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity, and maintain employment statistics on applicants.   Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Rich’s. Please contact Rich’s Associate Experience Network at hrhelp@rich.com if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.

Achieve sales goals and manage key accounts in Northern California region through strategic planning, relationship building, and collaboration with broker partners and distributors. | Bachelor's degree and minimum 5 years sales experience in food industry with at least 3 years retail channel experience, strong negotiation, communication skills, and ability to travel up to 75%. | Rich’s, also known as Rich Products Corporation, is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. From cakes and icings to pizza, appetizers and specialty toppings, our products are used in homes, restaurants and bakeries around the world. Beyond great food, our customers also gain insights to help them stay competitive, no matter their size. Our portfolio includes creative solutions geared at helping food industry professionals compete in foodservice, retail, in-store bakery, deli, and prepared foods, among others. Working in 100 locations globally, with annual sales exceeding $4 billion, Rich’s is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible. Rich’s®—Infinite Possibilities. One Family. Purpose Statement The Regional Sales Manager will be responsible for the attainment of annual sales goals and objectives for all assigned accounts in alignment with the overall In-Store Bakey & Deli (ISBD) sales strategy for the Northern Califonia region as well as OR, WA, NV Key Accountabilities And Outcomes • Achieve individual and market case/financial margin targets by executing division strategies and delivering a Rich Experience through well-refined local market plans. • Execute channel and account specific plans • Proactively create new selling opportunities specifically focused on accounts • Develop effective retail “pull-thru” marketing programs to support the needs of key retailers • Communicate/coordinate with Broker Partners to provide service to all assigned accounts in support of business building opportunities. • Clear understanding and articulation of chain’s "value proposition" of services and support designed to provide our customer base with the tools required to allow for a focused effort on enhanced selling at retail. • Establish key relationships with assigned customers, focusing on senior management, merchandising, operations, procurement, and logistics. • Profitable execution and leadership of annual Business Plan development in conjunction with Corporate and Division objectives. This will include: • Overall account management with a focus on priority platform placements. • Solid direction and leadership to Broker Partners on objectives and profitability expectations. • Attainment of the annual sales goals and objectives. • Consistent and thorough utilization of system tools (e.g. Salesforce, Sales Discovery System, Blacksmith, etc.) in order to build and maintain a pipeline of opportunities and wins and drive accurate forecasting • Accurate and timely weekly sales reporting, focused on profitable growth with customers, brokers and marketplace information • Develop and implement a data driven selling approach utilizing Rich's best-in-class Data and Insights • Establish effective relationships with key Distributor contacts in the segment, where applicable. • Responsible for customer forecasting, pricing and acting as the key liaison between the customer order process and WHQ (World Headquarters) support teams. • Ability to work collaboratively with both Technical Counselors and peers. Ability to interact with customers via virtual platforms such as MS Teams, Zoom, Facetime, etc Knowledge, Skills, And Experience Bachelors degree in Business or related field strongly preferred Minimum of 5 years of experience in sales, business development or related field in the Food Industry Minimum 3 years experience in retail channel – in-store bakery or deli experience preferred Excellent negotiation and presentation skills Solid verbal and written communication skills Self-starter and ability to work independently as well as on a team Solid understanding of P&L's and managing a budget PC proficiency to include Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and CRM. Salesforce preferred Ability to lift up to 50 lbs (e.g., product samples cases, etc.) Ability to stand for 6 or more hours during the workday (e.g., trade shows, product demonstrations, etc.) Ability to travel up to 75% within territory (CA, OR, WA, NV). Overnights as needed. #CORP123 Compensation In accordance with state law, the rate or range provided is Rich Products Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates ("Rich's"), reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount may be higher or lower, based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, shift differential, and location. Annual Range/Hourly Rate $109,589.96 - $164,384.94 Rich Products Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates (“Rich’s”), are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity, standing up for fairness and maintaining a culture of belonging, to provide an exceptional experience for all. We will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, military or veteran status, or any other Federal or State legally protected classes. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity, and maintain employment statistics on applicants. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Rich’s. Please contact Rich’s Associate Experience Network at hrhelp@rich.com if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.