The Product Director at PGI is a strategic leadership role that sits at the intersection of product, sourcing, pricing, and operations. This role is not just logistics — it is full ownership of the product lifecycle, ensuring that PGI maintains:

Competitive and profitable pricing
Reliable and scalable supply
Strong supplier partnerships
High inventory efficiency

You will act as the "Product & Supply Owner", aligning market demand, sourcing strategy, and operational execution to support PGI's growth ambitions.

Key Responsibilities

1-Market Intelligence & Pricing StrategyDevelop deep understanding of:

Global raw material costs (origin-level)
Market trends and volatility (spices, herbs, botanicals)
US sellable price benchmarks and margin structures
Work closely with Sales & Finance to:Support pricing strategy; Protect and improve gross marginsMaintain real-time visibility on cost vs. market pricing gaps

2-Demand Planning & Supply Alignment

Lead demand planning process in coordination with Sales and Operation team:

Forecast based on pipeline, historical data, and growth targets
Translate demand into Procurement plan
Ensure supply readiness for: Key accounts & Strategic growth opportunities

3-Inventory Management & Optimization

Own end-to-end inventory strategy:

Stock levels: Product velocity (fast/slow movers); Reorder points & safety stock
Optimize working capital while maintaining service levels
Ensure accurate ERP (Odoo) setup: Product coding, Cost structures, Attributes (origin, certifications, specs)

4-Supplier Relationship Management

Build and maintain strong relationships with global suppliers

Lead: Supplier selection & evaluation; Negotiation (pricing, terms, capacity); Performance monitoring (quality, delivery, compliance)
Develop strategic sourcing partnerships, especially for: Organic-certified ingredients; High-growth product categories

5-Product Ownership & Lifecycle Management

Take full ownership of PGI's product portfolio: From sourcing → processing → inventory → sales
Maintain deep understanding of:
Product specifications;
Processing cycles (e.g., grinding, steam sterilization)
Shelf life and quality parameters
Identify opportunities for:
New product development
Value-added formats (TBC, powder, blends, etc

6-Supply Chain Operations Leadership

Develop and lead the Supply Chain team, including: Logistics coordination, Order execution support

Oversee end-to-end flow: Purchase Orders → inbound logistics → warehouse → production → outbound

Ensure smooth coordination between: Suppliers - Operations / Production-Sales / Customer Service

7-New Product & Service Development

Maintain pulse on:
Market demand trends
New ingredient opportunities
Service expansion (e.g., sterilization, toll processing)
Collaborate cross-functionally to:
Launch new SKUs
Expand PGI's portfolio strategically

Requirements

7-10+ years in Supply Chain / Procurement / Product Management Experience in: Food ingredients, spices, botanicals, or agriculture commodities Strong understanding of: Global sourcing, Pricing dynamics, Inventory management

Preferred:Experience with organic-certified supply chains (NOP, EU Organic)Familiarity with ERP systemsBackground in B2B ingredient business

Core CompetenciesStrategic thinking with strong operational executionStrong analytical skills (pricing, cost, inventory)Leadership and team developmentNegotiation and supplier managementCross-functional coordination (Sales, Operations, Finance)High ownership mindset ("acts like a business owner")

SUCCESS METRICS (KPIs)Gross margin improvement (%)Inventory turnover & stock accuracyStock-out rate / service levelSupplier performance (OTIF-On Time In Full, quality)Forecast accuracyWorking capital efficiency

Benefits

Founded in 2012, Pure Ground Ingredients, Inc. sources botanicals, herbs, and spices from organic farmers around the globe, processes them from our facilities in northern Nevada and the Netherlands, and supplies them to discerning manufacturers of organic foods, beverages, and Health & Beauty Aids, worldwide. Company leadership is comprised of active ownership complemented by a fresh group of seasoned executives with broad industry and entrepreneurial experience.

Pure Ground Ingredients is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
Short Term & Long Term Disability
Training & Development

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