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At Ferrara, Ferrero, Fox’s Burton’s, and The Fine Biscuits Company, we’re loved by people of all generations for the joy we bring—and that joy is crafted by our people. Join us and explore a whole world to discover, where your passion will find its place.

Today, Ferrara is the #1 sugar confectioner in the U.S, with global sales in more than 40 countries. Ferrara boasts a passionate team of over 9,000 employees around the world who deliver and create hundreds of iconic and beloved products.

In the U.S., more than 67 million households annually enjoy our popular brands like NERDS®, Brach’s®, Jelly Belly®, SweeTARTS®, Laffy Taffy®, and Trolli®.  In Brazil, Dori has become a household name with snacking products that include brands such as Dori, Gomets, Pettiz, and Yogurte 100. And, in France, Carambar & Co have earned generations of loyal customers through the timeless appeal of iconic candy and chocolate brands such as Carambar, Lutti, Krema, Poulain, Vichy and Terry’s. A privately held company, Ferrara Group is headquartered in Chicago. Ferrara boasts a network of over 30 locations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia Pacific that includes manufacturing, distribution, sales, and R&D facilities.

Learn more at www.ferrara.com or www.linkedin.com/company/ferrara-/

Director, Pricing & Promo

Work Location: ​Chicago​

Due to the highly interactive and team-based nature of this role, in-person attendance for most of the workweek (i.e., 3 days or more) is essential for: effective communication including during in-person meetings, strong supervision, real-time problem-solving, and participation in cross-functional initiatives.

Want to make an impact?

The PRGM Director is responsible for the pricing and promotional strategy for the Everyday Sugar business.

Ways you will make a difference

  • Providing rigorous analysis and monitoring of competitive pricing actions, assessing pricing elasticities and providing  strategic pricing recommendations.
  • Leading pricing action analytics which includes volume and P&L impact, working with cross-functional teams on pricing action alignment, preparing external Sales Communication package, updating price lists and internal communication FAQs, etc. 
  • Developingdeveloping trade and promotional strategies for Sugar and providing executional support to translate promotional strategies into the market.
  • Sourcing and developing insights of the latest market trends, competition actions, promotion return on investment (ROI) performance, optimization levers and profit improvement opportunities, communicating those insights to the Finance, Brand and Sales leadership and providing actionable recommendations.
  • Developing annual pricing and promotional guidelines and guardrails that support Ferrara Sugar brands strategic priorities.
  • Providing insights and recommendations for the Senior Leadership Team for the IBP and Finance Functional reviews.
  • Developing and maintaining IFR process, guidelines, tools, and reports. Finally – the Director works closely with the Vice President Commercial Finance & PRGM to establish long term goals and then executes to develop capabilities, balancing the short- and long-term goals of the company.
  • Managing 2 direct reports: one Senior Manager who supports PPA and Pricing strategy and one Manager who supports Trade Promo Optimization strategy.

Skills that will make you successful

  • Excellent analytical skills and the ability to translate findings into actionable solutions and processes
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to manage multiple priorities and deliverables
  • Ability to articulate clearly and concisely financial concepts to non-finance business partners
  • Ability to lead, attract, and retain high potential talent
  • Experience with Circana / Retail Data Analytics

Experiences that will support your success

  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • MBA preferred, CPA is a plus
  • 10+ years’ experience in related accounting/financial experience, CPG experience a plus
  • Strong understanding of Consumer Goods P&L fundamentals, finance and accounting principles
  • Excellent technical skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); Knowledge of SAP, EPM or similar ERP system
  • Cross-functional partnership experience, broad strategic thinking and strong influencing and communication skills (written and oral)

What We Offer

At Ferrara, we’re proud to support our employees by providing comprehensive benefits such as health insurance, dental insurance, a 401(k), and paid time off (PTO).  Eligible employees may also receive an annual bonus based on company performance. Learn more about our benefits at https://flimp.live/Ferrara-Candy-2025-OE-QR

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $130,725 to $183,015 annually.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, employment decisions and opportunities at Ferrara will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil union status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, military or veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic information, pregnancy (childbirth or related medical condition), or on any other basis prohibited by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.


Nearest Major Market: Chicago

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