Product Director

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 Strategy
Develop 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 systems
  Background in B2B ingredient business

Core Competencies
Strategic 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