VP Global Citrus - Winter Haven, FL
 Your Responsibilities

• Develop the Global Citrus Platform growth strategy in collaboration with cross-functional leadership and key stakeholders, to ensure holistic buy-in and right sized investment to deliver on expectations
• Define and align the strategic direction of the Citrus flavors portfolio in collaboration with leading CD+D (creation, design and development), product management and market segment leaders.  Leverage prudent investments and drive category leading performance through a differentiated portfolio to achieve growth in a highly competitive market.  
• Assess and guide the Citrus  team on capability needs to materialize the future growth opportunities.  Drive capital expansion projects and M&A necessary to buy or build critical capabilities related to our Citrus and wider flavors business.
• Drive the execution of global short and mid-term Citrus strategy (including raw material essential oil positions) and enable the cross functional team to deliver on the specific flavors targets and initiatives. Develop and align on growth and budget targets within the flavors wider strategic plan.
• Manage the regional P&L for the designated portfolio working closely with commercial go-to-market teams, operations, and supply chain to ensure alignment of product development and execution plans to meet customer expectations.
• Support Sales and Commercial teams in strategic customer relationships, elevating ADM as the partner of choice in Citrus solutions. Develop strong partner and customer networks to support growth pipeline. Actively develop strategic customer relationships, increasing customer intimacy and guiding the supporting Organization (e.g., CD&D, QA, Regulatory) to provide effective customer support and execute on winning opportunities
• Work with the Creative, Design and Development teams on product concepts / applications solutions based on identified market / customer needs and problems to solve
• Support the definition of growth initiatives to meet overall Foods business financial targets and align the organization to ensure plans are actionable
• Contribute as a key member of the global flavors leadership teams to drive accelerated business growth across NA and support the continued expansion of Citrus business in strategic markets outside of the US.
• Continuously optimize portfolio to drive profitability and sustain business long-term growth.

Key Qualifications
Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or Food Science with 15+ years of relevant experience in Citrus/Ingredients.
• Master’s degree preferred
• Extensive background in commercial and/or operations, or product development, scaling new products, with knowledge of citrus products & the citrus industry
• Proven experience in customer-facing roles, showcasing products and driving commercial success.

 

Technical & Commercial Expertise:

• Strong understanding of process and manufacturing considerations in the development of food and beverage solutions.
• Creative and innovative mindset, with a passion for delivering high-quality, differentiated products.
• Understanding of the raw material (citrus oil markets) and ability to execute on a risk management (long/short) strategy for key raw materials.
• Ability to identify industry trends and translate them into actionable strategies.

Leadership Skills:

• Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and develop high-performing colleagues as an individual contributor.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and influence across all levels of the organization.
• Collaborative, team-oriented approach to problem-solving and decision-making.

Results-Driven:

• Strong decision-making skills, with a focus on delivering measurable business outcomes.
• Resourceful and adaptable, with the ability to maximize impact using existing resources.
• Big-picture thinker who understands the broader implications of decisions on the business.
• Clear, elite level communicator reflecting the ability to work with colleagues across multiple areas of the Flavors and Nutrition businesses.

Additional Information:

• Employees in this position may be exposed to potential chemical and food allergens due to the nature of our business. If you have concerns about your ability to perform this role due to such exposure, please notify the hiring manager.

Before applying for an exempt, non-exempt or hourly job opportunity, you are expected to initiate a discussion and share your intentions with your supervisor.  * If you’ve been in your current position for more than 18 months, supervisor approval is not required.  * If you’ve been in your current position for less than 18 months, verbal supervisor approval is required.  
​Hiring Manager- Calvin McEvoy    ​
Recruiter- Kim Stover 

 

Winter Haven

FL - Florida

United States

About ADM

At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.

Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.

If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

The pay range for this position is expected to be between:

$139,200.00 - $259,200.00

The total compensation package for this position will also include annual bonus and a long-term incentive plan