Pulmuone Foods USA, Inc. Is Hiring A Category Manager Bilingual

Join Pulmuone as a Category Manager – Food Innovation & Strategy 🌱

Be a part of a company dedicated to creating a healthy future for people and the earth through wholesome foods. Pulmuone offers a diverse portfolio of brands and a passionate team committed to sustainability and innovation.

Company Overview

Pulmuone is a leading global food manufacturer dedicated to producing wholesome and sustainable products. Our mission is to foster a healthier tomorrow for both people and the planet. Our renowned brands include Nasoya, Wildwood, Emerald Valley Kitchen, Monterey Gourmet Foods, and Cibo Naturals. We serve a wide array of delicious products inspired by contemporary flavors, promoting a healthy and sustainable lifestyle.

Learn more about us at www.pulmuonefoodsusa.com.

Job Responsibilities

• 🌎 Develop and manage short-term and long-term category strategies for Asian FRM and K-Snacks in US, Canada, and Europe across all channels: Club, Retail, and Food Services.
• 📅 Maintain a strategic multi-year plan and roadmap to drive category growth, profitability, and compelling product positioning.
• 🔍 Monitor and analyze sales volumes, market share trends, competitive activities, and consumer insights to optimize product management.
• 🤝 Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Sales, Supply Chain Management (SCM), R&D, and Operations for product innovation, planning, and distribution strategies.
• 🎯 Lead the development of annual marketing plans based on deep consumer insights, including needs, preferences, and macro trends.
• 💼 Set and manage Profit & Loss (P&L) targets across channels.
• 🚀 Oversee new product development (NPD) and import processes from conception to execution, addressing pricing, positioning, labeling, and packaging.
• 🤝 Work collaboratively with departments such as SCM, Operations, and R&D to facilitate infrastructure supporting product and category strategies.
• 📊 Continuously monitor market landscape using competitive analysis and consumer data to inform decisions.
• 🔄 Manage product lifecycle, including improvements and SKU rationalization.
• 🗣️ Develop marketing plans and strategies to effectively communicate with consumers about new products.
• 📈 Build and maintain metrics dashboards to evaluate category performance and support sales strategies with data-driven narratives.
• 📝 Identify research needs, conduct marketing research, and track market and competitive trends to stay ahead.
• 💰 Assist in developing and managing the annual marketing budget, ensuring activities stay within allocated resources.
• 📅 Support quarterly business review presentations to leadership team.
• 👥 Oversee and mentor one direct report.

Qualifications & Skills

• 🎓 Bachelor’s Degree required, preferably in Marketing, Advertising, or Business Administration. An MBA is a plus.
• 🍽️ Passion for food is essential!
• 🔟 10+ years of relevant experience in brand or product innovation marketing within the CPG, preferably in the food industry. At least 5+ years in a marketing management role.
• 💡 Strong P&L knowledge and financial acumen.
• 🖥️ Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint; experience with IRI, Nielsen, and Spins datasets.
• 🗣️ Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• ⏱️ Ability to deliver tasks timely and meet deadlines.
• ✈️ Willingness to travel as needed.
• 🇰🇷 Bilingual in Korean is required.

Compensation & Benefits

💵 Salary Range: $125,000 - $135,000

• Comprehensive benefits including health insurance (~80-90% company-paid for employees and dependents)
• Dental, vision, and life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Company matching 401(k) plan
• Generous vacation, floating holidays, and company holidays

Our Culture & Commitment

🌍 Pulmuone is a truly global workplace, distributed across four countries. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, embracing diverse backgrounds, experiences, and strengths, united by a passion for making a healthier tomorrow while caring for our planet.