Commercial Analyst & Product Manager - Additives - Quincy, IL

Job Description

• Develop and maintain market pricing models and conduct competitive benchmarking across the additives portfolio to support commercial decision-making.
• Monitor and analyze competitive market activity by gathering intelligence from regional, global, and third-party sources; translate findings into actionable commercial recommendations and reports.
• Support demand forecasting and S&OP processes by providing data-driven inputs, identifying trends, and collaborating with supply chain and operations teams to optimize inventory and supply continuity.
• Build and maintain KPI dashboards and performance reports to communicate portfolio health, margin trends, and growth metrics to internal leadership.
• Prepare financial analyses and scenario models to evaluate pricing actions, new product introductions, and market expansion opportunities.
• Assist with A/R management and reporting as needed.

• Support development and execution of product strategy for assigned additives across multiple markets including swine, poultry, ruminants, and adjacent verticals.
• Oversee product life cycle management and SKU architecture to optimize asset returns; coordinate with sales, technical, production, marketing, and R&D teams to ensure ideal product mix.
• Manage margin and price structures in collaboration with procurement, formulations, production, marketing, and sales to maximize portfolio returns.
• Identify and pursue strategic growth opportunities; coordinate with regional and global management teams to advance new market or product initiatives.
• Drive growth and capex projects through structured project management, working cross-functionally with all key stakeholders.
• Work closely with operations and quality to ensure supply of high-quality products that meet or exceed customer expectations.
• Actively participate in toll production evaluations and support negotiations to identify optimal toll partners and operating structures.
• Partner with Marketing and Sales teams to develop and finalize market-facing materials where necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Minimum of 5–7 years of experience in commercial analysis, product management, or a related business role within agriculture, food ingredients, animal nutrition, or specialty chemicals.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Economics, Agriculture, Nutrition, Animal Sciences, or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex market and financial data and translate insights into clear commercial recommendations.
• Experience supporting S&OP or demand planning processes preferred.
• Strong financial acumen; ability to build and maintain business plans including financial targets and margin models.
• Working knowledge of additives or specialty ingredients within the animal livestock sector strongly preferred.
• Ability to multitask and communicate effectively with colleagues at all organizational levels.
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally in a matrix environment and influence without direct authority.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Salesforce required; experience with data visualization tools a plus.

• : $92,800.00 - $172,800.00
• Salaried Incentive Plan: The total compensation package for this position will also include annual bonus and a long-term incentive plan