Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition North America, Inc.

Associate Director, Product Management – Animal Nutrition

Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition North America, Inc.

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: ItascaIllinoisUnited States

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Salary

💰 $150,000 - $179,000 per year

Job Level

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About the role

  • Lead product management and commercial strategy for the AjiPro® portfolio, including rumen-protected lysine and amino acid technologies
  • Develop and execute growth strategies to expand adoption across dairy, beef, and livestock production markets
  • Drive customer acquisition and expand commercial presence across North America
  • Partner with Sales and Marketing teams to strengthen customer engagement and market positioning
  • Support global product strategy execution through knowledge sharing and supply coordination
  • Develop initiatives to support greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction programs within livestock production systems
  • Identify and implement opportunities to monetize sustainability-driven nutrition technologies
  • Support sustainability strategy initiatives aligned with global environmental goals
  • Collaborate with global teams to scale environmentally responsible feed additive solutions
  • Develop mid- to long-term product supply strategies for AjiPro® products and key raw materials, including lysine
  • Support capacity expansion planning and readiness for production growth
  • Optimize profitability through coordination across Sales, Finance, and Supply Chain teams
  • Lead development of integrated sales and production planning strategies
  • Support operational governance and business alignment across AHN CFS operations
  • Lead budgeting, forecasting, and profitability management activities
  • Serve as primary liaison between AHN, AJICO, and global stakeholders
  • Support regulatory compliance and product registration across export markets
  • Lead commercialization of new and enhanced amino acid product offerings
  • Develop market strategies for single amino acids, including tryptophan and lysine
  • Partner with R&D and Innovation teams to support product pipeline development
  • Evaluate competitive landscape and identify new growth opportunities

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree required in one of the following:
  • Animal Science
  • Veterinary Science
  • Nutrition
  • Physiology
  • Pharmacy
  • Agricultural Science
  • Food Science
  • Chemistry
  • Related Scientific Discipline
  • Master’s degree, MBA, or advanced degree preferred.
  • 10+ years of experience in product management, business strategy, or commercial leadership within:
  • Animal Nutrition
  • Feed Additives
  • Amino Acids
  • Livestock Nutrition
  • Food or Ingredient Manufacturing
  • Demonstrated experience driving product commercialization and growth strategy
  • Experience in ruminant nutrition (dairy or beef) strongly preferred
  • Experience working in global or matrix organizations preferred
  • Experience managing cross-functional teams and strategic initiatives
  • Technical Skills
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • SAP
  • Salesforce
  • Power BI
  • CRM and ERP systems
  • Financial and forecasting tools
  • Strong knowledge of animal nutrition and feed additive markets
  • Strategic thinking and long-term planning capability
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams
  • Experience presenting to senior leadership and external stakeholders
  • Strong interpersonal and leadership capabilities
Benefits
  • Competitive Pay and Annual Bonus Opportunity
  • 401(k) with Company Contributions
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision — Effective Day 1
  • Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, and Floating Holidays
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Wellness Programs and Yearly Wellness Reimbursement
  • Work Flexibility
  • Company-Paid Life and Disability Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities
  • Career Growth and Development within a Global Organization
  • Company-Provided Mental Health and Caregiving support
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
product managementbusiness strategycommercial leadershipproduct commercializationgrowth strategyruminant nutritionanimal nutritionfeed additivesamino acidsfinancial forecasting
Soft Skills
strategic thinkinglong-term planninganalytical skillsproblem-solving skillswritten communicationverbal communicationcollaborationinterpersonal skillsleadership capabilitiesability to manage multiple priorities
Certifications
Bachelor’s degreeMaster’s degreeMBA