Commodity Manager -Selling Retail Carrot- Shift 1
This position reports to the VP of Sales and is a full-time, exempt role based in Bakersfield, California.
About the Company
Bolthouse Fresh Foods is a leader in carrot production, serving as a grower, packer, processor, and shipper. Headquartered in Bakersfield, California, we employ approximately 1,600 dedicated individuals. Since 1915, we have been committed to growing and producing high-quality carrots and are now one of North America’s largest growers and distributors of fresh carrots for cooking and snacking. We also supply premium natural ingredients for the food and beverage industry. With over a century of excellence, Bolthouse Fresh™ products are available at major retailers across North America.
Responsibilities
- Support the development of pricing strategies based on market conditions, cost forecasts, and customer requirements.
- Maintain productive relationships with customers and industry contracts across North America.
- Provide pricing recommendations for bids, contracts, and customer programs.
- Assist the Sales team with marketing insights to support customer discussions and margin improvement.
- Monitor global commodity trends impacting agricultural and manufacturing inputs.
- Prepare recurring market updates for Sales leadership and customer teams.
- Analyze competitive pressures and recommend tactical pricing adjustments.
- Partner with Finance to evaluate revenue impacts and margin implications tied to market changes.
- Participate in customer calls or meetings to explain relevant market dynamics.
- Collaborate with the Sales team on customer proposals and pricing packages.
- Support training efforts related to commodity markets and pricing tools.
- Work with Operations and Supply Chain to understand cost drivers and supply constraints.
- Assist Finance with revenue forecasting, scenario planning, and risk considerations.
- Contribute to discussions related to product innovation or cost-driven reformulation.
- Help monitor exposure related to customer commitments and support margin-protection assessments.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Agriculture, Finance, or a related field.
- 4-7 years of experience in commodity analysis, pricing, commercial strategy, or procurement.
- Experience supporting supplier or customer relationships.
- Strong analytical skills and proficiency with pricing models, forecasting tools, and data analysis.
- Solid understanding of commodity markets and cost drivers.
- Effective communication and presentation abilities, especially in customer-facing settings.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Occasional travel for customer visits, meetings, industry events, etc.
- Verifiable history of safe vehicle operation; must meet company standards for driving eligibility and maintain a clean driving record (verified through a background check).
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Economics, Agriculture, Finance, or a related field.
- Experience supporting commercial teams or customer negotiations.
Physical Demands
- Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment with frequent interruptions.
- Ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist.
- Lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight up to 50 lbs.
- Operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination, including use of a computer keyboard.
Schedule
1st Shift – 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday; flexibility required. Evenings, weekends, holidays, and occasional travel may be required based on business needs, particularly for major events.
Pay
$100,000 - $130,000 per year.
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Group Life and AD&D
- Voluntary Life and AD&D
- Group Short-Term Disability
- Group Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401k
- Paid Time Off