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AJC Group · 1 month ago

AJC International: Director, Global Pork Products

AJC Group is a leading company in the global pork industry, and they are seeking a Director of Global Pork Products to establish commercial strategies and policies for their pork products. The role involves coordinating with regional managers, supporting corporate growth, setting objectives, and managing the commercial budget while ensuring compliance with policies.

LogisticsSupply Chain ManagementTransportation

Responsibilities

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
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
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
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
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

Qualification

Global business strategyPork productionProcessingFood safety standardsSupply chain managementData analysisFinancial managementRisk managementInternational market navigationLeading cross-functional teams

Required

Bachelor's degree (or foreign equivalent) in Business Administration, Agribusiness, International Relations or related field
10 years of experience developing and executing global business strategies for pork products
Experience with global pork markets, including trends, consumer behavior, and competitor activity
Experience with pork production, processing, and product development from North America, Europe and South America
Experience with food safety and quality: global food safety standards and regulations, such as HACCP and ISO 22000
Experience with supply chain management and global supply chain operations, including procurement, logistics, and sales/distribution
Experience with data analysis and interpretation related to market trends, consumer behavior, and product performance
Experience with financial management: managing budgets, forecasting sales, and analyzing financial performance
Experience with risk management: managing global risks, including market volatility, regulatory changes, and supply chain disruptions
Experience navigating international markets and cultures, including North America, Asia, Europe and South America
Experience leading cross-functional teams in procurement, transportation and operations
Ability to travel up to 40% domestically and internationally

Company

AJC Group

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AJC Group is a logistics company that specializes in frozen food export and supply chain management.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Evan Davidman
President & CCO
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