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

• 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 </strong>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?)