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MANAGER SYNDICATION AND CONTENT STRATEGY – SYNDICATION TEAM - DATA MANAGEMENT & GOVERNANCE – IT

Locations: Austin, MN, Willmar, MN, Eden Prairie MN, Chicago, IL, Bedminster, NJ, or Bentonville, AR

To save time applying, Hormel Foods does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas for this position at this time.

Hormel Foods Corporation

About Hormel Foods — Inspired People. Inspired Food.™

Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minnesota, is a global branded food company with over $12 billion in annual revenue across more than 80 countries worldwide. Its brands include Planters®, Skippy®, SPAM®, Hormel® Natural Choice®, Applegate®, Justin’s®, Wholly®, Hormel® Black Label®, Columbus®, Jennie-O® and more than 30 other beloved brands. The company is a member of the S&P 500 Index and the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats, was named one of the best companies to work for by U.S. News & World Report, one of America’s most responsible companies by Newsweek, recognized on Fast Company’s list of the 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators, received a perfect score of 100 on the 2023–24 Corporate Equality Index and has received numerous other awards and accolades for its corporate responsibility and community service efforts. The company lives by its purpose statement — Inspired People. Inspired Food.™ — to bring some of the world’s most trusted and iconic brands to tables across the globe. For more information, visit hormelfoods.com .

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Hormel Foods Corporation is seeking an experienced Manager of Syndication and Content Strategy. The ideal candidate will be an expert in the data and technology to drive optimal content syndication across various internal and external platforms within the CPG space. This role requires a strong leader with exceptional cross-functional collaboration skills.

• External Facing Data Strategy

• Leads data governance programs for Product Information Management (PIM) & Digital Asset Management (DAM), managing KPIs for success.

• Maintains expert knowledge of customer data quality expectations and scoring methodologies. Executes programs to meet and exceed customer expectations.

• Owns relationships with PIM and DAM vendors and implementation partners. Collaborates with vendors and partners on syndication trends and capabilities.

• Engages in industry and user groups to leverage technology tools for best-in-class content.

• Platform and Data Expertise

• Maintains expert knowledge of data and applications in content syndication.

• Experienced in PIM and DAM system operations, including configuration, integrations, workflows, channels, and syndication.

• Leads ownership and stewardship of PIM & DAM platforms.

• People Leadership

• Leads and directs a team of PIM/DAM administrators and analysts.

• Fosters a collaborative and innovative team environment.

• Project and Change Management

• Experienced in scoping, scaling, and leading projects to successful completion, emphasizing user adoption of systems, rules, and processes.

• Collaborates on future roadmaps and implementation of new functionalities.

• Works cross-functionally to ensure rules are understood and followed, seeking continuous improvement.

• Ensures proper issue reporting and escalation to all stakeholders, including internal teams, vendors, and data recipients.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required

• A bachelor's degree, preferably in a business information systems discipline.

• 5+ years of experience in CPG data management and data syndication in a corporate environment.

• Proven experience working with technical and functional team members.

• In-depth knowledge of syndication concepts, tools, and best practices.

• In-depth experience with Microsoft Excel to accomplish data manipulation and data lookups.

• Clear and organized writer, communicator, and presenter to varying levels of an organization.

• Highly developed interpersonal and leadership skills.

• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

• Proven project definition and management capabilities.

• Tested problem-solving, critical thinking and decision-making skills.

• A strong pattern of initiative.

• Must be a Citizen or National of the United States, a lawful, permanent resident, or have authorization to work in the United States.

• Applicants must not now, or in the future, require sponsorship for an employment visa.

Preferred

• Certification in data related field.

• Experience with Aprimo DAM and Salsify PIM.

• Experience with content management data pools, such as Salsify, Syndigo, 1Worldsync.

• Experience with retail and foodservice customers data portals. (e.g., Walmart’s Supplier One)

Office Locations: Austin, MN, Willmar, MN, Eden Prairie MN, Chicago, IL, Bedminster, NJ, or Bentonville, AR

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Travel may be necessary 10% of the time.

BENEFITS : Hormel Foods offers an excellent benefits package. Competitive base salary plus target incentive, discretionary annual merit increase, annual performance review, medical, dental, vision, non-contributory pension, profit sharing, 401(k), stock purchase plan, paid personal time off (PTO), FREE two-year community or technical college tuition for children of employees, relocation assistance and more. On-the-job training, certifications and opportunities to expand skill sets.

At Hormel Foods, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. The base hiring pay range for this role is between $117,000-$164,000 per year, and your actual base pay within that range will depend upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, skill set, level of experience, and geographic market location.

At Hormel we invite difference and diversity in all aspects. We offer a space of support, understanding, and community. We are committed to the journey! Learn more about our progress here: https://www.hormelfoods.com/about/diversity-and-inclusion/

Hormel Foods Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Requisition ID : 28103

Hormel Foods Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.