Information Technology Jobs in Hooksett, NH

Description

Ready for more than just a job? Build a career with purpose.

At Lactalis in the USA, we're committed to providing meaningful opportunities for our people to learn, grow, and thrive-whether you're just starting your journey with us or looking to take the next step in your career. From day one, we offer the tools and support to help you succeed.

As the world leader in dairy, Lactalis is a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Each day, we're proud to produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together.

In the US, we proudly offer an unrivaled house of beloved brands, including Galbani Italian cheeses and ricotta, President specialty cheeses and butters, Kraft natural and grated cheeses, Breakstone's cottage cheese, Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond cheddar, and Parmalat milk. Our yogurt portfolio includes siggi's, Stonyfield Organic, Brown Cow, Oui, Yoplait, Go-Gurt, :ratio, Green Mountain Creamery, and Mountain High, along with a growing family of ethnic favorites like Karoun, Gopi, and Arz.

At Lactalis, we live by our core values-Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity. We foster a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone's unique background and ideas are valued.

Even if you don't meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We want to hear about your PASSION, your STORY, and how your EXPERTISE can help us shape the future of dairy.

From your PASSION to ours

Lactalis US Yogurt, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Key Account Management Intern based in Bedford, NH.

Why Join the Lactalis Internship Program?

Our paid internships offer valuable hands-on experience and the chance to work alongside passionate teams dedicated to your success.

In this program, you will:

• Explore different areas of our business.
• Build your resume and expand your professional network.
• Learn directly from industry professionals.
• Work in a collaborative and innovative environment where your ideas matter.
• Help shape the future of our beloved brands.
• Enjoy free yogurt (of course!).

This is your opportunity to develop valuable skills, make a real impact, and take the next step toward an exciting future.

The Role: Make an Impact

The Key Account Management Intern will support responsibilities across sales, marketing, and data analytics to help drive performance at key high-growth e-Commerce retailers. This role will develop a Microsoft Excel dashboard to analyze sales and promotional performance, as well as conduct a content optimization audit across pure-player e-commerce accounts. The intern will collaborate closely with the E-Commerce Pure-Player Key Account Manager and the Omnichannel Marketing and Operations Team to ensure alignment with the company's goals and values. The Key Account Management Intern will report to the Manager, Customer Business - E-Commerce.

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:

Primary Project: Build a sales dashboard for Fresh Direct that provides an overview of sales and promotional performance at a Universal Product Code (UPC) level to help strengthen field sales planning and execution.

• Develop a dashboard that uploads data from the Fresh Direct Insights Hub and then generates key charts and graphs outlining UPC sales and promotional performance across the category.
• Prepare key findings within the following categories: high/low performing products, gaps in assortment, promotional formatting and optimization recommendations to share with the Revenue Growth Management team and the Omnichannel Marketing team.
• Document these findings, and be prepared to attend meetings with Fresh Direct, alongside the Sales Manager, where you will be asked to present your key findings and recommendations.
• Present the dashboard, from data upload through chart/graph generation, your findings, and key recommendations to the leadership team at summer's end.

Secondary Project: Conduct a full-scale audit of content on Amazon Fresh and Fresh Direct (manual for Fresh Direct; with Dataweave support for Amazon).

• Perform basic audit of portfolio and identify any gaps and recommend any optimizations across carousels, product titles, bullet points, and other content areas.
• Identify top-performing brands/products at retailer using Unify, and then analyze product detail pages, and translate insights into actionable recommendations for our own listings.
• Develop a framework for tracking post-internship results, including suggested KPIs and timelines for expected performance lifts.
• Present findings and recommendations to the leadership team at summer's end.

WORK CONDITIONS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential duties and responsibilities.

Requirements

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program. A major within the field of Business is preferred.
• Experience in data analytics with a demonstrated interest in relationship building, presenting, and account or project management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically a strong command of Microsoft Excel is required.
• Prior experience with Power BI is highly preferred.
• Capacity to share knowledge, skills, and techniques to execute projects effectively, leading cross-functional teams to reach objectives on time and on budget.
• Ability to set up, implement, and monitor profitable plans to create strategic, long-term partnerships with customers.
• Skilled in rigorous data analysis to identify causes and effects, selecting appropriate information to make effective, logical decisions.
• Openness to new ideas and different perspectives, with an eagerness to learn from the business environment to help develop the Group.
• Act as a role model to positively influence others and enhance the team's ability to contribute to a goal.
• Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to build a logical approach to assess situations, identify causes, and deploy solutions.

Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities. Further, any division of the Company that is an Affirmative Action Employer will comply with all related legal obligations.

Description

Ready for more than just a job? Build a career with purpose.

At Lactalis in the USA, we're committed to providing meaningful opportunities for our people to learn, grow, and thrive-whether you're just starting your journey with us or looking to take the next step in your career. From day one, we offer the tools and support to help you succeed.

As the world leader in dairy, Lactalis is a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Each day, we're proud to produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together.

In the US, we proudly offer an unrivaled house of beloved brands, including Galbani Italian cheeses and ricotta, President specialty cheeses and butters, Kraft natural and grated cheeses, Breakstone's cottage cheese, Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond cheddar, and Parmalat milk. Our yogurt portfolio includes siggi's, Stonyfield Organic, Brown Cow, Oui, Yoplait, Go-Gurt, :ratio, Green Mountain Creamery, and Mountain High, along with a growing family of ethnic favorites like Karoun, Gopi, and Arz.

At Lactalis, we live by our core values-Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity. We foster a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone's unique background and ideas are valued.

Even if you don't meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We want to hear about your PASSION, your STORY, and how your EXPERTISE can help us shape the future of dairy.

From your PASSION to ours

The Strategic Sourcing Manager US Comanufacturing, is an active member of the Purchasing Team North America (NA), participates in sharing purchasing excellence and strategies, supporting teamwork, joint learning and development initiatives. The incumbent will lead the North American sourcing strategy initiatives for an assigned Category. Under the guidance of the Associate Director procurement - US Comanufacturing, will assist in the execution of a supply strategy for managing Lactalis' US Comanufacturing network and will provide local support to Yogurt Business units across USA and Canada . This position will be expected to provide a high level of service and support for internal stakeholders by developing a deep understanding of affiliate business needs, providing detailed analysis of spend data and financial results, playing a key role in supplier relationship and performance management, and by providing necessary support for new product innovation and supply chain sustainability. This position will also be responsible for ensuring connectivity between Lactalis Yogurt business units' functions (Supply Chain, R&D, Quality, Finance, PMO, Marketing, etc.) and the broader Lactalis North America Purchasing organization. The focus of this position will be primarily in support for yogurt -related co manufacturing activities in the United States.

From your EXPERTISE to ours

• Develops local /regional sourcing strategies for the Category managed, using detailed analysis of historical & current spend data, combined with sourcing and research of new suppliers.
• Achieve budget objectives by identifying, developing and supporting North American sourcing strategy initiatives for the assigned Category or the North American Sourcing.
• Leads the implementation, and management of the strategy for Category, making sure the needs and specifications of each Business Unit are considered.
• Take ownership of the bid process, through in-depth knowledge and analysis of key cost drivers, qualify vendors, tender, negotiate, implement, and manage all contracts related to the category.
• Support global negotiation initiatives led by Lactalis senior global procurement team by providing information such as pricing specifications, vendor listings and negotiating at local and global level. As well as providing information as a subject matter export on the Category being managed.
• Lead cross-functional teams with internal stakeholders in the design and implementation of sourcing strategies
• Identify and execute negotiation cost savings initiatives.
• Participate as a subject matter expert in working with cross-functional teams, providing insight to key functional areas of the business for effective project execution such as process optimization. The scope includes pricing, as well as process improvements ideas provided by the vendors, and insights into the portfolio.
• Develop supplier relationships to optimize supplier quality and performance, including continuous improvement, innovation, and reduction in total cost of ownership to add value to North America region. Responsible for supplier quality and supplier contract compliance with respect to the category managed.
• Perform administrative duties such as tracking cost savings initiatives, providing monthly status reports vs. objective targets reviewing and validating pricing and communicating the pricing to master data for upload.
• Responsible for providing insights on the market for LE & monthly risk & opportunities forecast reports to the divisions
• Participate as an active member of the Strategic Sourcing team, sharing purchasing strategies, supporting teamwork, joint learning and development initiative.

Requirements

From your STORY to ours

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement or another appropriate discipline
• Five (5) to ten (10) years' experience in a Procurement function, preferably at a food company
• ndustrial and/or Supply Chain Purchasing experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Initiative, and strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong negotiation & presentation skills
• Able to positively influence others
• Ability to operate in an open and collaborative team environment with the ability to motivate
• Highly focused and proactive
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines within specified time constraints
• Strong planning, project management, and execution skills
• Ease of presenting in front of small to medium size groups and leadership
• Consultative and customer centric approach that nurtures interest, engagement, and the sharing of ideas.
• Rigorous data driven/analytical capability and ability to present data to a leadership level
• Proficient with Microsoft Office including advanced proficiency MS Excel and MS PowerPoint
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines within specified time constraints
• Ability to adapt in a changing work environment
• SAP or comparable business systems solutions knowledge
• Bilingual (French/English) is an asset
• Ability to travel within the United States, with occasional travel to Canada and internationally, approximately 30% of the time
• As required provide support for other categories within Purchasing

At Lactalis, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options. We support insurance costs significantly, contribute generously to retirement plans, and offer Paid Time Off from day one. We are committed to your professional growth, providing training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement. Join us and grow your career.

Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities. Further, any division of the Company that is an Affirmative Action Employer will comply with all related legal obligations.

Do you want to work for a company where the people are the purpose? At Grimco, we believe that every member of our manufacturing team plays a vital role in shaping our industry-leading standards and pushing the boundaries of what's possible. Joining our manufacturing team where your ideas and dedication fuel our success. Together, we'll ensure seamless operations and continue to elevate our manufacturing processes to new heights. Come be a part of our team and make your mark on the future in the sign industry.

Supports the execution and coordination of daily dock operations, including loading and unloading activities. This role works closely with the warehouse and Production team to ensure efficient, safe, and accurate handling of shipments while developing a strong understanding of operational processes and dock management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support daily loading and unloading operations at the warehouse dock.
• Ensure shipments are loaded and unloaded safely, accurately, and efficiently.
• Assist in coordinating dock activities and truck flow.
• Learn and apply truck capacity planning and pallet configuration for optimal loading.
• Work closely with the team to maintain organization and efficiency in the dock area.
• Support verification of incoming and outgoing shipments.
• Assist in resolving operational issues related to shipments and dock operations.
• Help maintain operational safety and compliance with warehouse procedures.
  
  

• Experience in warehouse or shipping and receiving operations preferred.
• Understanding of loading/unloading procedures and warehouse workflows.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Basic understanding of warehouse safety practices.
  
  

WHAT WE BRING:

• Full benefits — medical, dental, vision (premiums haven't increased in 16+ years)
• 401K with profit sharing up to 6% of total compensation
• Paid parental leave, holidays, PTO rollover, and volunteer time off

We've been around for 150 years and do $1.5 billion in revenue — but we're still family-owned with 65+ locations across North America. You get the stability of an established company with the feel of a place where people actually know your name. We invest in training, promote from within, and build careers — not just fill seats.

Interested? Learn more at completing this online application for employment, you certify that the information on this application is true and complete to the best of your knowledge. You understand that any misrepresentation or omission of fact in response to any inquiry made in this application may result in rejection of application or, if hired, dismissal whenever it is discovered. You authorize and release all parties from any liability or damage that may result from seeking, furnishing, or using such information. You understand and agree that, if hired, your employment is for no definite period and may, regardless of the date of payment of compensation, be terminated by Grimco, Inc. at any time, for any or no reason, with or without notice. You understand that no representation to the contrary is valid unless in writing, set a definite term of employment, and signed by the company's CEO. You further understand and agree that any job offer is contingent upon your passing, to the company's satisfaction, a drug and/or alcohol test, criminal background check and other possible screenings. You understand that this application is active for 90 days only, and if you do not hear from the company but still wish to be considered for employment after 90 days, you will need to fill out a new application.

Do you want to work for a company where the people are the purpose? At Grimco, we believe that every member of our manufacturing team plays a vital role in shaping our industry-leading standards and pushing the boundaries of what's possible. Joining our manufacturing team where your ideas and dedication fuel our success. Together, we'll ensure seamless operations and continue to elevate our manufacturing processes to new heights. Come be a part of our team and make your mark on the future in the sign industry.

Supports the operational control and documentation of the warehouse shipping and receiving activities. This role is responsible for managing system transactions, maintaining accurate operational records, supporting inventory processes, and assisting with load planning to ensure efficient and reliable warehouse operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and post shipping and receiving transactions in the Genesis system
  
  

• Maintain accurate documentation for all inbound and outbound shipments.
  
  

• Support load planning and coordinate truck scheduling with the operations team
  
  

• Generate inventory reports and materials required for cycle counts and inventory activities.
  
  

• Monitor operational data and ensure system accuracy between physical and system inventory.
  
  

• Assist with preparation and verification of Bills of Lading (BOL), packing lists, and shipping documentation.
  
  

• Support communication between warehouse operations, logistics partners, and internal teams.
  
  

• Identify opportunities to improve operational organization, documentation accuracy, and process efficiency.
  
  

• Experience in warehouse, logistics, or shipping & receiving operations.
• Familiarity with ERP or warehouse management systems
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple operational tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Good communication and coordination skills.
  
  

WHAT WE BRING:

• Full benefits — medical, dental, vision (premiums haven't increased in 16+ years)
• 401K with profit sharing up to 6% of total compensation
• Paid parental leave, holidays, PTO rollover, and volunteer time off

We've been around for 150 years and do $1.5 billion in revenue — but we're still family-owned with 65+ locations across North America. You get the stability of an established company with the feel of a place where people actually know your name. We invest in training, promote from within, and build careers — not just fill seats.

Interested? Learn more at completing this online application for employment, you certify that the information on this application is true and complete to the best of your knowledge. You understand that any misrepresentation or omission of fact in response to any inquiry made in this application may result in rejection of application or, if hired, dismissal whenever it is discovered. You authorize and release all parties from any liability or damage that may result from seeking, furnishing, or using such information. You understand and agree that, if hired, your employment is for no definite period and may, regardless of the date of payment of compensation, be terminated by Grimco, Inc. at any time, for any or no reason, with or without notice. You understand that no representation to the contrary is valid unless in writing, set a definite term of employment, and signed by the company's CEO. You further understand and agree that any job offer is contingent upon your passing, to the company's satisfaction, a drug and/or alcohol test, criminal background check and other possible screenings. You understand that this application is active for 90 days only, and if you do not hear from the company but still wish to be considered for employment after 90 days, you will need to fill out a new application.

Description

Ready for more than just a job? Build a career with purpose.

At Lactalis in the USA, we're committed to providing meaningful opportunities for our people to learn, grow, and thrive-whether you're just starting your journey with us or looking to take the next step in your career. From day one, we offer the tools and support to help you succeed.

As the world leader in dairy, Lactalis is a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Each day, we're proud to produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together.

In the US, we proudly offer an unrivaled house of beloved brands, including Galbani Italian cheeses and ricotta, President specialty cheeses and butters, Kraft natural and grated cheeses, Breakstone's cottage cheese, Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond cheddar, and Parmalat milk. Our yogurt portfolio includes siggi's, Stonyfield Organic, Brown Cow, Oui, Yoplait, Go-Gurt, :ratio, Green Mountain Creamery, and Mountain High, along with a growing family of ethnic favorites like Karoun, Gopi, and Arz.

At Lactalis, we live by our core values-Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity. We foster a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone's unique background and ideas are valued.

Even if you don't meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We want to hear about your PASSION, your STORY, and how your EXPERTISE can help us shape the future of dairy.

From your PASSION to ours

Lactalis US Yogurt, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Graduate Brand Management Intern based in Bedford, NH.

Why Join the Lactalis Internship Program?

Our paid internships offer valuable hands-on experience and the chance to work alongside passionate teams dedicated to your success.

In this program, you will:

• Explore different areas of our business.
• Build your resume and expand your professional network.
• Learn directly from industry professionals.
• Work in a collaborative and innovative environment where your ideas matter.
• Help shape the future of our beloved brands.
• Enjoy free yogurt (of course!).

This is your opportunity to develop valuable skills, make a real impact, and take the next step toward an exciting future.

The Role: Make an Impact

The Brand Management Intern will work on one of the Brand Strategy teams within our portfolio of iconic yogurt brands. This role will work in a cross-functional environment and be given a defined project to lead that addresses a strategically important business challenge, as well as the opportunity to support day-to-day brand activities. The Brand Management Intern will report to the Brand Manager.

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:

• Work with a variety of cross functional teams, such as Finance, Sales, Demand Planning, and Creative Services, to drive decisions and processes.
• Utilize market insights to inform brand strategies, understand trends, and analyze consumer behavior, ensuring decisions are grounded in actionable insights.
• Monitor and evaluate brand performance metrics and market trends to identify growth opportunities and drive continuous improvement.
• Own a defined project that is strategically important to the brand; gather information, develop and assess solutions, and create a final share out with recommendations to our business leadership.

WORK CONDITIONS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential duties and responsibilities.

Requirements

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Currently enrolled in a full-time MBA program.
• Coursework and interest in Marketing and brand strategy is required.
• Displays strong teamwork, analytical skills, and problem solving with a bias for action.
• Marketing and branding basics, digital marketing skills, project management, communication and presentation.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proven capability to apply marketing fundamentals to develop competitive and efficient recommendations for products and brands.
• Strong ability to analyze market environment facts, figures, and trends (competitors, customers, category, business indicators) to identify key performance drivers, accurately assess business performance, and formulate strategic recommendations.
• Skilled in rigorously analyzing complex data and situations, identifying root causes and effects, and synthesizing appropriate information to drive effective business decisions.
• Excellent ability to transmit and receive information clearly, communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders, and actively consider varying points of view to ensure appropriate and collaborative responses.
• Demonstrates a commitment to continuous learning, proactively developing and improving personal skills and knowledge to ensure effective performance and rapid adaptation to changes in the marketplace.

Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities. Further, any division of the Company that is an Affirmative Action Employer will comply with all related legal obligations.

Description

Ready for more than just a job? Build a career with purpose.

At Lactalis in the USA, we're committed to providing meaningful opportunities for our people to learn, grow, and thrive-whether you're just starting your journey with us or looking to take the next step in your career. From day one, we offer the tools and support to help you succeed.

As the world leader in dairy, Lactalis is a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Each day, we're proud to produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together.

In the US, we proudly offer an unrivaled house of beloved brands, including Galbani Italian cheeses and ricotta, President specialty cheeses and butters, Kraft natural and grated cheeses, Breakstone's cottage cheese, Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond cheddar, and Parmalat milk. Our yogurt portfolio includes siggi's, Stonyfield Organic, Brown Cow, Oui, Yoplait, Go-Gurt, :ratio, Green Mountain Creamery, and Mountain High, along with a growing family of ethnic favorites like Karoun, Gopi, and Arz.

At Lactalis, we live by our core values-Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity. We foster a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone's unique background and ideas are valued.

Even if you don't meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We want to hear about your PASSION, your STORY, and how your EXPERTISE can help us shape the future of dairy.

From your PASSION to ours

Lactalis US Yogurt, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Revenue Growth Manager based in Bedford, NH.

The Revenue Growth Manager will apply analytics to better understand, predict, and shape the customer path-to-purchase. This will optimize everyday product pricing, as well as promotional frequency and depth at key customers, while driving profitable revenue growth. This role will lead the business unit in achieving the goal of optimizing trade and marginal contribution through the use of elasticity-based modeling tools: the PTA tool for the grocery and mass merchandising channels, and the elasticity tool for the natural channel. The Revenue Growth Manager will encourage stronger cross-functional collaboration, embrace dynamic scenario planning, and adopt more joint value approaches with retailers. This role reports to the Senior Director, Customer Strategy and Planning.

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:

• Lead the creation of overall market strategy, as well as customer specific everyday price and promotional strategy including the development of Average Margin Per Sale (AMPS) (merchandising and pricing) and net unit cost guidelines, as well as the overall management of Total LUSY and customer specific trade. Builds and shares practices with cross-functional teams including Customer Strategy and Planning, Field Sales, Marketing, Demand Planning, and Commercial Finance.
• Utilize elasticity-based modeling tools to identify optimal everyday pricing and promotional plans for our key brands, and pack groups for our top customers.
• Utilize consumption and category insight data to help the Customer Strategy and Planning, and Sales Teams execute these plans with our customers.
• Analyze external and internal promotional landscape on a monthly basis through monitoring retail promotion landscape across key accounts, promotional analysis across channels, and understanding key competitive pricing in order to inform and influence strategy.
• Conduct top customer event-level Return On Investment (ROI) analysis and effectively communicate insights and recommended action plans to the Senior Director, Customer Strategy and Planning, Field Sales, and Customer Team leadership.
• Consolidate and monitor compliance to everyday pricing promotional frequency and depth, trade spending, and net unit cost guidelines at account or budget holder level.
• Lead the business unit in optimizing price pack architecture to balance the need for affordability with profit and category expansion (e.g., satisfy emerging needs and occasions with smaller packs).
• Profitability assessment- optimization- and strategic assistance through lens of pricing and promotion on an ongoing basis.
• Work with Customer Strategy and Planning to facilitate and manage monthly Profit and Loss (P&L) meetings with the Field Sales Teams.
• Support the Sales Team and Customer Strategy and Planning in annual negotiations with top customers - providing recommendations that meet both customer and company needs.
• Partner with Sales Team Customer Strategy and Planning and influence them in optimizing the promotional calendar to meet broader business strategy objectives.

WORK CONDITIONS

• Travel may be required occasionally.
• Extended hours may be necessary depending on the business needs
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential duties and responsibilities.
• This position requires physical presence in the office, in accordance with the guidelines of the Hybrid Work Policy. The current policy requires 3 days per week in-office, and 2 days per week WFH.

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

• Bachelor's degree required; preference for majors in Business, Finance, or Analytics.
• 8+ years in CPG Revenue Growth Management, Trade Marketing or Field Sales Leadership experience is recommended.
• 5+ years of experience in managing a team is required.
• The following certifications are preferred for this role: Advanced Excel, Power Pt., and Power BI
• Understanding of Trade Promotion Optimization (TPO) or other modeling tools, consumption/POS data, Trade Promotion Management systems (TPM), and forecasting tools are recommended.
• Demonstrated knowledge of customers' needs, expectations and financial motivators to develop and deliver appropriate sales plans. Ability to develop breakthrough account plans and identify specific strategies to move from transactional supplier to strategic partner.
• Demonstrated knowledge of competitive brands, products, manufacturers and ability to build defense / offensive strategies for the short, medium and long-term.
• Ability to build the budget and to make regular forecasts in order to achieve the latter (volumes and/or profitability) and in case of gap, propose and implement corrective action plans and sales negotiation strategies.
• The structuring and management of the organization and supporting services to create, develop and maximize customer opportunity according to category and channel objectives.
• Ability to assess customer opportunities, analyzing competitor behavior and interpreting company/channel Strategy. Ability to generate and evaluate customer options while detailing the customer plan & bringing the customer into the Group.
• Analyze data and situations, to identify and analyze causes/effects and select only appropriate information use to make effective decisions.
• Ability to coordinate/manage/pilot a structured period of transition in order to achieve lasting change within an organization (change of models, methods, techniques, tools, organization, professional practices) minimizing resistance through involvement of key players and stakeholders.
• Ability to make the organization want to achieve or exceed targets. It implies willingness to expend energy to achieve a goal or a reward.
• Ability to transmit and receive information clearly and communicate effectively to others by considering their points of view in order to respond appropriately. It includes using tact and diplomacy in all communications as well as the ability to convey ideas and information (adjusting style, tone and level of details), both orally and in writing, in a way that all stakeholders/audience are engaged.

Requirements

At Lactalis, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options. We support insurance costs significantly, contribute generously to retirement plans, and offer Paid Time Off from day one. We are committed to your professional growth, providing training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement. Join us and grow your career.

Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities. Further, any division of the Company that is an Affirmative Action Employer will comply with all related legal obligations.

Description

Ready for more than just a job? Build a career with purpose.

At Lactalis in the USA, we're committed to providing meaningful opportunities for our people to learn, grow, and thrive-whether you're just starting your journey with us or looking to take the next step in your career. From day one, we offer the tools and support to help you succeed.

As the world leader in dairy, Lactalis is a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Each day, we're proud to produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together.

In the US, we proudly offer an unrivaled house of beloved brands, including Galbani Italian cheeses and ricotta, President specialty cheeses and butters, Kraft natural and grated cheeses, Breakstone's cottage cheese, Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond cheddar, and Parmalat milk. Our yogurt portfolio includes siggi's, Stonyfield Organic, Brown Cow, Oui, Yoplait, Go-Gurt, :ratio, Green Mountain Creamery, and Mountain High, along with a growing family of ethnic favorites like Karoun, Gopi, and Arz.

At Lactalis, we live by our core values-Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity. We foster a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone's unique background and ideas are valued.

Even if you don't meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We want to hear about your PASSION, your STORY, and how your EXPERTISE can help us shape the future of dairy.

From your PASSION to ours

Lactalis US Yogurt, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring an Associate Manager, Portfolio Strategy & Planning based in Bedford, NH.

The Associate Manager, Portfolio Strategy & Planning will contribute to the strategic development, storytelling, commercialization and execution of retail initiatives across retail channels. This role will be the go-to headquarter partner for the Field Sales team - collaborating throughout the selling process to deliver the strongest, insight-driven narratives while working internally with Brand Marketing, Supply Chain, Operations, Trade Planning and Finance to ensure optimal execution of priorities. This role will specifically be responsible for the commercialization of Stonyfield Kids & Baby Products, sales strategy and performance analytics. The Associate Manager, Portfolio Strategy & Planning reports to the Senior Manager, Portfolio Strategy & Planning.

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:

Strategic Thought Leadership

• Contribute to the development of the Stonyfield Sales Strategy, utilizing point of sale data, shopper insights and trends. Partner with the Field Sales team to tailor strategy across customers - prioritizing innovation based on assortment gaps, regional trends, and internal capabilities.
• Manage Innovation Plan, working collaboratively with Marketing to ensure the right innovation is developed and shepherded through the commercialization process. Ensure critical sales deadlines are met without sacrificing the quality of the proposition.
• Utilize category management skills to develop fact-based sales presentations employing brand research to include customer and consumer syndicated data such as AC Nielson, IRI, Spins. Incorporate this information into on-going planning and decision making for focus brand(s).
• Collaborate with internal functions and customer teams to create innovative brand solutions to accelerate brand growth that address critical plan risks. Represent the voice of sales to the headquarter teams - ensure clear communication to the field sales team of changes in the plans and implications.
• Provide data-driven insights of brand(s) business trends, marketing strategies, competitive landscape, and regional/channel risks and opportunities; help develop the strategy that ties brand, category and customer plans together.

General Management & Executional Excellence

• Partner with Demand Planning and Brand Marketing to contribute to the forecasting process for Stonyfield. Coordinate the brand Risks & Opportunities, develop communication and action plan. Partner with the customer strategy team to ensure that accepted item volumes, reset timings, and promotions are all accurately reflected in monthly demand plan.
• Enable connectivity between field sales team and brand team, ensuring appropriate focus on priorities, adherence to brand guidelines and Topline partnership from concept to launch.
• Partner with Finance and Brand Marketing to develop project P&Ls; lead development and communication of recommendations based on financial analysis, project rationale and operational feasibility.

WORK CONDITIONS

• Travel may be required occasionally.
• Extended hours may be necessary depending on the business needs.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential duties and responsibilities.
• This position requires physical presence in the office, in accordance with the guidelines of the Hybrid Work Policy. The current policy requires 3 days per week in-office, and 2 days per week work from home.

Requirements

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent (8 years) is required; an MBA is preferred.
• 5+ years of CPG Sales or Brand Marketing required.
• Category Strategy, Sales Strategy & Planning and/or Trade Marketing experience a plus.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills required.
• Proven experience with syndicated data and decision data/tools such as IRI, Nielsen, Spectra, Numerator, Scintilla, HH Panel, SPINs, Symphony, Numerator.
• General knowledge of the Commercialization process.
• Proven ability to lead and drive complex initiatives successfully by collaborating across various divisions and departments.
• A highly collaborative and open-minded approach, prioritizing team success and collective goals over individual recognition.
• Capacity to rigorously analyze data and complex situations to determine root causes, assess impacts, and select the most appropriate information for effective decision-making. Must be skilled at translating complex data into clear, compelling presentations (e.g., PowerPoint).
• Ability to develop and clearly articulate long-term strategies while consistently delivering on short-term results and business objectives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly transmit and receive information, effectively listen to and consider various viewpoints, and communicate persuasively across all organizational levels and departments.
• Strong foundational understanding of the business, enabling effective navigation and successful management of various business scenarios.
• Skilled in structuring complex problems, developing detailed and effective solutions, and maintaining strong attention to detail throughout the process.
• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, concurrently manage multiple projects under pressure, meet strict deadlines, and proactively identify potential issues to prevent roadblocks. Requires a positive and proactive \"can-do\" attitude.
• Expertise in analyzing sales data, formulating meaningful business insights, and leveraging that data to build actionable recommendations that drive business growth opportunities.

At Lactalis, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options. We support insurance costs significantly, contribute generously to retirement plans, and offer Paid Time Off from day one. We are committed to your professional growth, providing training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement. Join us and grow your career.

Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities. Further, any division of the Company that is an Affirmative Action Employer will comply with all related legal obligations.