Research, Innovation & Development Platform Director KIRI _BOURSIN_OOH (W/M)

Bel; Suresnes; Sur place; EUR 100 000 - 140 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A major player in the dairy industry is seeking a seasoned leader to drive innovation and sustainability across brands. The role involves managing multidisciplinary teams, defining strategies, and ensuring effective execution of projects. Candidates should have at least 15 years of experience in FMCG and a strong understanding of the food sector. This is a permanent position located in Suresnes, France with an immediate start.

Qualifications

• 15 years’ minimum experience in an FMCG company.
• Experience in management in a multi-cultural environment.
• Strong technical know-how from development to production.

Responsabilités

• Lead, direct, and inspire cross-functional teams.
• Define and manage the innovation/reno/CSR roadmap.
• Ensure effective resource allocation aligned with business strategy.

Connaissances

Strategy shaping

Communication and influence

Pragmatism

Team leadership

Strong business acumen

Action-oriented decision making

Formation

Advanced degree in Food Technology or Food Science

Description du poste

The Bel Group is a major player in the food industry through portions of dairy, fruit and plant-based products, and one of the world leaders in branded cheeses. Its portfolio of differentiated and internationally recognized brands includes The Laughing Cow, Kiri, Babybel, Boursin Nurishh, Pom'Potes and GoGo squeeZ, as well as some 30 local brands. Together, these brands helped the Group generate sales of €3.6 billion in 2022.

Do you want to join a company with strong brands that puts consumers and responsibility at the heart of the decision-making process? Then Bel is made for you!

Are you bold, pragmatic, and determined? Do you want to contribute to the transformation of an international agri-food company? Then come join us and measure the impact of your talent and energy in realizing an ambitious and sustainable company project!

#IWorkForAllForGood

Location & Starting Date

Suresnes - France

With frequent international trips to markets and factories

Permanent job contract, available as soon as possible

Mission & Responsibilities

The RID team works together with the Brands teams, Operations, Finance, Quality… to identify the trends and transform them into relevant projects that will drive the sustainable and profitable growth of the company. Together, you will capture the signals from the stakeholders (scientists, experts, competitors, markets, consumers, communities), turn them into decisive projects for the business and deliver the financials and extra-financials KPIs with preferred consumers experiences and compliant products and packaging.

Reporting hierarchically to the VP Group Research, Innovation and Development, you will be in charge of defining and developing the innovation / renovation / CSR strategy for your portfolio of brands and channels.

Accountability

• Lead, direct, and inspire the Kiri, Boursin & OOH teams
• Define the inno / reno / CSR roadmap with your key stakeholders
• Manage the portfolio of projects to win in market with the relevant KPIs (inno NS, productivity, CSR…) and lead the decision-making process (CODEV Brands & OOH)
• Identify and mobilize the required resources to deliver on time, in full
• Manage and grow people, fostering a culture of openness, learning, experimentation, and diversity, equality and inclusion.
• Contribute to Research, Innovation and Development strategy for the company thanks to your participation in RID Management Committee

Responsibilities

• Drive execution excellence by adhering to set plans and making necessary trade-offs to fulfill both short-term and long-term commitments
• Ensure prioritization and resources allocation, aligned with the business strategy to maximize global impact
• Mobilize cross platforms resources (Packaging excellence center, Research, pilots & labs…) to support your deliverables
• Build up the skills of a team made up of around twenty people spread over 4 different geographic areas in charge of driving and landing the innovation, renovation CSR projects for products and packaging
• Drive engagement to achieve results
• Manage your budget (overhead, CAPEX, OPEX)

Profile

Required skills to perform in the job :

• Ability to shape a strategy with key stakeholders
• Great communication and influence skills to drive collaboratively your agenda
• Pragmatism, agility, simplicity to work in an efficient mode
• Team leadership to grow, engage and transform
• Commitment to deliver results engaging all stakeholders (marketing, sales, supply chain, procurement, quality, finance…)
• Strong business acumen (finance, end to end innovation / renovation / cost saving process)
• Action and decision oriented

Required background and / or level of professional experience :

• Advance degree in Food Technology or Food Science, know how on Dairy Industry is a plus
• 15 years’ minimum experience in an FMCG company
• Experience in management (transversal or hierarchic) in a multi-cultural environment.
• Technical know-how from development to production (product, process and pack).
• User oriented (user tests, sensory tools, design thinking, …)
• Fluent English