price management analyst

Title posted on CareersInFood.com - Product Manager

Posted on October 22, 2026 by Employer details Conestoga Meats

Job details

JOB PURPOSE:Reporting to the Director of Product Management and Business Optimization, the Product Manager will be responsible for managing and leading the optimization of one of Conestoga Meats' product categories.This role is a market expert on opportunities for their category and ensures that we remain competitive with pricing by providing cost recommendations to their Sales partners. Analytic and project work is done to ensure that category plans are being executed and for continued growth to be possible.WHY WORK AT CONESTOGA MEATS?Conestoga Meats is a leader in the meat industry, known for innovation and a forward-thinking approach. We prioritize our employees, safety, and the use of automation. Our state-of-the-art facility sets us apart from others in the field. As we continue to grow and expand, we look forward to many exciting developments ahead. Join us and be part of a company that values excellence and progress!Growing company with opportunity to grow with team and departmentStable full-time hours; no rotating shiftsEmployee referral bonus program (minimum $300 per hire)Competitive benefits package for you and your family at 3 months of servicePension plan and company matching at 1 year of serviceFloater day given on top of vacation daysDiverse workforce; translation of communication materials into 8 languagesDiscounts on quality pork productsEmployee assistance program (financial assistance, mental health resources)Social Committee events (food trucks, gifts, games)BBQ's and wellness programsOn-site training and company provided equipmentEmployee scholarship program and English coursesKEY JOB FUNCTIONS / ROLES / RESPONSIBILITIES:Lead category optimization by creating strategic plans 612 months in timeline including learnings from previous years, market opportunities, and key prioritiesBe a partner to the broader Sales team on opportunities for new business development and customer requestsWork on strategic projects to support future planning and sales capabilitiesReview unsold product mix and make recommendations to the Sales team on optimal items to sellPrepare and present key category financial insights/pain points and initiatives weeklyProvide leadership to Sales Planner (direct report) for dedicated category, supporting their development, training, and day to day production planningResponsible to develop and execute disposition plans for fresh/frozen inventories at optimal levelsWeekly review and accountability for targeted KPI's, i.e. sales results, mix, profit margins, etc.Provide short and long term cost forecasting to the Sales team to enable pricing decisions leveraging USDA, Chisholm and key industry benchmarksResearch and gather industry market intel from internal experts and external sources, building a network, and reviewing industry newsletters/market reportsSpend time in production weekly to understand and be accountable to ensure accurate product specifications for associated category (including updating product spec sheets)Responsible for knowing product yields for category; reporting on weekly, questioning variances and suggesting opportunitiesPrepare fresh offer (responsible for providing availability and forecasted cost)Lead commissioning on new product requests and product changes on approved itemsOther:Demonstrates and promotes the Conestoga WAY (Company values)Other duties and responsibilities as assignedAvailable for on call in evenings as well as Saturdays as requiredPersonal Development:Attend company required trainingRemain current with technical knowledge in areas of responsibilityAttend regular 1:1 coaching/update sessionsQUALIFICATIONS:3-5 years of work experience working as a product manager or relevant role required2-3 years of experience in managing production timing and pricing in the meat industry is requiredUnderstanding of commodity markets preferredUniversity degree in Business Administration, Finance or Mathematics requiredFinancial skills in order to prepare budgets, cost st