AJC International: Director, Global Pork Products

Director, Global Pork Products,

Position Summary:

Establish Commercial Strategy and Policy for Pork Products:

• Create and annually update the global business strategy for AJC’s Pork products.


• Coordinate with the Vice President of Procurement and each Regional Manager to establish decision-making authority at each position level and determine reporting relationships and Product Managers.


• Monitor compliance with commercial policies on an ongoing basis and manage to eliminate any non-compliance.

Support Corporate Growth:

• Travel to necessary markets for assessment of suppliers and marketplaces and problem resolution.


• Consistently market AJC in appropriate venues with suppliers and customers.


• Evaluate global opportunities for Pork products.

Establish Objectives to Achieve Commercial Business Metrics:

• Determine commercial position objectives and measurements.


• Set measurable objectives for the Pork team.


• Consistently review results against objectives and identify when revisions are required.


• Ensure personnel receive adequate education and training to ensure maximum performance is reached.

Establish Functional Staffing & Succession Planning:

• Determine location for each role in conjunction with VP as appropriate.


• Recommend staffing levels for the team.


• Design job structures and requirements.


• Evaluate skills and talents of the commercial team.


• Create and communicate possible career paths for the team.


• Recommend team for formal development.


• Track improved performance through consistent development meetings.


• Consistently identify opportunities to practice new skills.

Establish Commercial Budget:

• Annually, determine worldwide commercial cost during budget planning and review.


• Ensure budget adherence by establishing a budget review process.


• Establish expense-reporting controls to contain commercial costs.

Required Education and Experience:

This position requires a Bachelor’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in Business Administration, Agribusiness, International Relations or related field, plus 10 years of experience developing and executing global business strategies for pork products.

To be considered, candidates must also have experience with each of the following:

• Global pork markets, including trends, consumer behavior, and competitor activity;


• Pork production, processing, and product development from North America, Europe and South America;


• Food safety and quality: global food safety standards and regulations, such as HACCP and ISO 22000;


• Supply chain management and global supply chain operations, including procurement, logistics, and sales/distribution;


• Data analysis and interpretation related to market trends, consumer behavior, and product performance;


• Financial management: managing budgets, forecasting sales, and analyzing financial performance;


• Risk management: managing global risks, including market volatility, regulatory changes, and supply chain disruptions;


• Navigating international markets and cultures, including North America, Asia, Europe and South America;


• Leading cross-functional teams in procurement, transportation and operations.

This position requires up to 40% domestic and international travel.