Associate Manager Innovation at Tyson Foods, Inc. in Springdale, Arkansas

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Job Details:




SUMMARY:



The Associate Manager Innovation is a key contributor to the overall innovation team, responsible for leading cross functional teams in planning, execution, and analysis of innovation initiatives. The innovation role includes development of new product and packaging ideas, project management, overall innovation pipeline creation and management, P&L creation, and go-to-market strategies to achieve corporate and brand volume profit and share objectives.



Responsibilities:



Support manager to develop innovation pipeline and innovation strategies for assigned brand/categories, channels, and customers reflecting overall corporate and business unit goals. Analyze consumer operator data and market trends to identify insights and translate them into innovation initiatives to drive results. Manage strategic customer initiatives with a focus on agility and speed-to-market. Manage all types of innovation and renovation for brand/categories, channels, and customers. Participate in and lead development and execution of product and packaging innovation projects including concept development, feasibility validation, product and packaging, R&D, business proposal and approval, project execution, customer sell in, and tracking of in-market performance. Manage innovation product launch process, including forecasting with sales team, attending initial production, coordination of test markets, and final coordination of product launch including inventory builds and initial shipments. Monitor in market performance to ensure innovation is tracking against goals; recommend and support the implementation of corrective actions as needed. Work in our innovation project management, packaging, and specification systems to advance projects with cross functional teams. Work collaboratively with insights, R&D, Channel Marketing, and the BU to identify new business opportunities. Build research and development plans, screen ideas, and optimize our innovation offerings to meet customer needs and have a clear point of differentiation vs. our competitors. Work hand-in-hand with the sales and channel marketing organization to understand and integrate our customers strategies into the innovation pipeline. Proactively collaborate with these partners on innovation forecast accuracy, maximization of opportunities, and development of plans to deliver against objectives.



REQUIREMENTS:




Education: Bachelor's degree required. MBA or BBA preferred.



Experience: 2 plus years relevant experience. Marketing or sales experience preferred but not required.



Computer Skills: Basic computer skills required



Communication Skills: Strong communication and presentation skills are required.



Special Skills: Demonstrated strong analytical and strategic thinking skills are required. Strong collaborator with a demonstrated ability to lead cross functional teams. Proven ability to effectively manage multiple projects in a dynamic environment is required.



Relocation Assistance Eligible:

Yes



Work Shift:



1ST SHIFT (United States of America)


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We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.



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