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Rich Products Corporation Director, Enterprise- Topping, Creams and Culinary Solutions (35831) in Buffalo, New York

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 $4billion, Rich's is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible. Rich's-Infinite Possibilities. One Family.Purpose StatementThe Director of Enterprise TCCS, will work with the Sr. VP - Enterprise Toppings, Creams and Culinary Solutions and Global Markets Marketing, and in partnership with the Business Unit leaders and functional leads, supports the achievement of category goals by orchestrating category initiatives across the enterprise.This role can be based anywhere in Rich's global network and will require domestic and international travel up to 20%.Key Accountabilities and OutcomesSupports development of the TCCS category vision and strategy in partnership with business unitsand functional stakeholders:Develops deep understanding of local market category plansCoordinates across functions including RIC (research, innovation and compliance), Supply Chain, and Marketing teams to identify and execute against category priorities.Manages the portfolio of initiatives to support the Enterprise TCCS 2 yr strategy and operating plan.Works with the business units to ensure the 2 yr TCCS category plans are in line with Rich's 2030 vision.Orchestrates different workstreams to achieve aligned upon outcomes and key results.Leads specific initiatives and workstreams per category strategy.Champions the development of new tools and ways of working to grow the category. Examples include AI-driven product catalogue, on-demand category roadmaps, seamless knowledge-sharing across category stakeholders.Partners with Finance to track enterprise category financials and key measures. Directs financial analysis to elicit category insights.Regularly reports out on Enterprise TCCS measuresUnderstands key drivers of category performanceDirects and/or supports evaluation of category growth initiatives, including but not limited to:Sizing and scoping adjacent category/channel/geographiesEvaluation of emerging technologiesMergers and Acquisitionsdue diligenceVenture and strategic partnership opportunitiesMaintains global category expertise, including Rich's TCCS portfolioKey competitors: size, positioning, portfolio, market penetrationCategory trends and insightsBrand owner for global TCCS master and sub-brandsKnowledge, Skills, and ExperienceMinimum of 10 years of global experience in a senior category, marketing or strategic roleAdaptable - enjoys working in the grey through ambiguity and charting a path forwardAbility to develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders in global markets and US operations and across cultures and borders.Demonstrated ability to partner with global functional leads to achieve goals and provide input into strategy."Lives the market" - keeps customers and local conditions in the business units at the forefront of the strategies.Strong strategic ability and visionary; challenges the status quoDemonstrated ability to influence across broad contingent of stakeholdersDemonstrates 'owns results' to manage across multiple initiatives to achieve goals.Strong financial acumen and ability to drive insights from category financials.Strong communication skills and ability to interact with all audiences, including Sr Leadership.Influence over associates and teams who support the categoryMeetings with global customersManagement over agencies and consultants for specific projects.Ability to travel 20% domestically and internationallyCOMPENSATIONIn 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$147,943.00-$246,573.00Rich Products Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates ("Rich's"), are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law. 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 Human Resources department at hrhelp@rich.com if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.

Minimum Salary: 147943 Maximum Salary: 246573 Salary Unit: Yearly

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