Product Specialist - Dairy

Batory Foods
Des Plaines, IL

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: Starting at $60K

PRODUCTSPECIALIST - FOOD INGREDIENTS

Job Description

Batory Foods is seeking a Product Specialist with experience in food ingredients, sourcing, or food manufacturing environments to support assigned the Dairy product lines. This role partners closely with Product Managers, Sales, Vendors, and Operations to drive product line performance, margin accuracy, and market responsiveness.

This is not a retail product role. It is a cross-functional position focused on ingredient sourcing, vendor management, financial analysis, and product line strategy within the food industry.

This role is on site 2- 3 days a week.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support Product Managers in overseeing assigned food ingredient product lines.
  • Review monthly product line financials and identify margin improvement opportunities.
  • Analyze cost models, pricing structures, and market conditions.
  • Serve as a subject matter resource to Sales and Customer Experience teams.
  • Manage vendor contracts, cost updates, trade agreements, and item setup in D365.
  • Support forecasting, inventory planning inputs, and stock mode reviews.
  • Communicate market updates, pricing shifts, and supply chain impacts.
  • Collaborate with Operations on transportation, warehousing, and packaging improvement.
  • Assist with international import processes including customs, tariffs, and drayage logistics.

Skills and Education:

  • Bachelors degree in Business, Food Science, Supply Chain, or related field.
  • Experience in food ingredients, food manufacturing, sourcing, or procurement environments.
  • Exposure to vendor management and margin analysis.
  • Strong proficiency in Excel and ERP systems (D365 preferred).
  • Experience working cross-functionally with Sales and Operations teams.
  • Detail-oriented with strong analytical and organizational skills.

Preferred

  • Experience in product management or purchasing within the food industry.
  • Knowledge of ingredient sourcing markets.
  • Familiarity with CRM systems such as MS Dynamics or Power BI.

Why Join Batory Foods

At Batory Foods, we encourage our team to Bring YOU, Every Day because true success starts with the ability to be yourself and letting your unique talents shine. Since 1979, the heart of our success has been our people. The Friedman family established a legacy of generosity, warmth, and respect. And with core values like Invest in Relationships and Be Relentless About Improvement, each member
of our team consistently strives for excellence to uphold that legacywhether its related to the employee experience, our processes, or the customer journey. Join our team today and help us build a better tomorrow together.

Benefits:

15 paid holidays with a end of year holiday refresh break

Health, Vision and Dental Insurance

401Kprogram

Tuition reimbursement program

Be Positively Excellent well-being program

Term Life Insurance Plan

Standard Disability Plan

This position requires candidates to be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employment sponsorship.

Batory Foods in an equal opportunity employer which considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law. In addition, Batory Foods also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, in
accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please notify us immediately.

Posted 2026-03-20

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