LaSalle Network is partnered with a leading food distribution company to find a Poultry Category Manager for their team. This company is looking for a proactive, strategic professional to oversee the buying and selling of poultry products. In this role, you will manage procurement, drive sales and build strong relationships with suppliers and customers, ensuring the right balance of cost, quality and availability of poultry products to maximize profitability.
Poultry Category Manager Responsibilities:
- Develop procurement strategies and manage supplier relationships to ensure cost-effective, high-quality poultry products
- Monitor market trends, adjust buying decisions and collaborate with the production team to meet product specifications
- Drive sales and market share growth, developing competitive pricing strategies and providing sales team support
- Manage inventory levels and adjust strategies based on performance data to optimize profitability
- Track category performance and report on opportunities for improvement
Poultry Category Manager Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years’ experience purchasing poultry and managing vendor relationships
- Knowledge of the poultry market, pricing and trends
- Strong negotiation, communication and analytical skills
- Proficient in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel
If you are interested in this opportunity and meet the qualifications, please apply today!
Thank you,
Molly Murphy
Project Manager, Supply Chain Direct Hire Recruiting
LaSalle Network
LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.
LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Marketing, Technology, Supply chain, Healthcare Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search. LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries. LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends and hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets.
