Assistant Product Manager @ Naturipe Farms LLC
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About Naturipe Farms
Naturipe Farms is a grower-owned producer of fresh berries nurtured by family farmers. Sustainability and care for nature are at the heart of every decision made by the company. The company is a partnership between four esteemed fresh berry growers.
About the Role
As the Assistant Product Manager, you will manage daily operations for blueberries, blackberries, and raspberries. You will handle inventory control, short-term pack plan adjustments, and monitoring product availability over a ten-day period. You will provide accurate forecasts, update supply chain statuses, and support the Product Manager in sales execution, planning, and performance tracking.
What You Will Accomplish
- Focus on daily short-term sales and operations planning for various berry types.
- Review inventories, product rotation, and SKU planning with leaders.
- Act as the primary contact for product claims and re-packing initiatives.
- Manage the Daily Pack Plan and execute special requests or export orders.
- Coordinate with Transportation to maximize freight efficiencies and monitor import logistics.
- Perform retail store checks in Michigan and update teams weekly.
- Drive process improvements and support customer specific programs as directed.
Requirements
Associate degree minimum; Bachelor’s Degree preferred in relevant fields. Experience in produce environment, agriculture business, and strong analytical and communication skills are required. Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools is essential with SAP experience considered a plus. Bilingual English/Spanish skills, previous produce experience, and the willingness to travel up to 30 days per year are advantages.
Benefits and Perks
Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spend accounts, Life benefits, Disability coverage, 401K plan with company match, and generous time-off program.
Key skills/competency
- Inventory control
- Sales execution
- Forecasting
- Supply chain
- Process improvement
- Operations planning
- Communication
- Analytical skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Team collaboration
How to Get Hired at Naturipe Farms LLC
🎯 Tips for Getting Hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight experience in agriculture and operations management.
- Emphasize technical skills: Showcase proficiency in Excel and SAP.
- Prepare practical examples: Detail inventory and planning successes.
- Research Naturipe Farms: Understand their sustainability and growth story.