Associate Global Product Manager

IFF; Milano; In loco; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A global leader in flavors and fragrances is seeking an Associate Global Product Manager located in Milan, Italy. In this role, you will lead cross-functional teams to drive product initiatives in the brewing and beverage sector. Must have a Master's degree and at least five years of product management experience. Excellent communication skills and proficiency in tools like Excel and SAP are essential. This position offers competitive compensation and opportunities for career development.

Servizi

Career development opportunities

Competitive compensation and benefits

Inclusive workplace environment

Competenze

• Master's degree or equivalent experience in finance, supply chain, business administration, international business or a related technical field.
• Minimum of five years product / project management experience in a matrix organization with a strong technical and/or commercial focus.
• Excellent English communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Computer literacy – Excel, Word & PowerPoint. Familiarity with SAP, Sharepoint, ShowPad, SalesForce, Tableau, Power BI.

Mansioni

• Lead cross‑functional teams on new product initiation, implementation and changes within IFF systems.
• Maintain product documentation to reflect changing regulatory approvals.
• Own information platforms, data sources and manage data quality for the portfolio.
• Lead sampling process improvements.
• Execute analysis on SKU rationalization according to agreements.
• Monitor margin development of the portfolio and execute product margin optimization plans.

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Summary

Do you enjoy leading cross‑functional teams and driving global product initiatives that make a real impact in the brewing and beverage industry? International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, health and biosciences, delivering sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.

The Associate Global Product Manager role is located in Europe (Leiden, Netherlands; Lyngby, Denmark; or Milan, Italy) with other IFF locations considered globally.

Where You’ll Make a Difference

The purpose of the Associate Global Product Manager is to support the optimization and implementation of key aspects of the product lines on a global scale within the area of brewing and beverages. This role involves close collaboration with the operations team, Regional Industry Leaders, regulatory, and Global Product Managers to ensure seamless integration and execution. As an integral member of the Food & Beverage Biosciences team, you report directly to the Vice President Food and Beverage Biosciences.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross‑functional teams on new product initiation, implementation and changes within IFF systems to ensure timely execution.
• Maintain product documentation to reflect changing regulatory approvals (QA letter, label/PD with QA/Reg, follow up SAP code setup, certifications).
• Own information platforms, data sources and manage data quality for the portfolio.
• Lead sampling process improvements.
• Execute analysis on SKU rationalization and carry out rationalization according to agreements with the Global Strategic Product Managers.
• Monitor margin development of the portfolio and work with Global Strategic Product Managers and the Supply Chain Organization to execute product margin optimization plans.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent experience in finance, supply chain, business administration, international business or a related technical field.
• Minimum of five years product / project management experience in a matrix organization with a strong technical and/or commercial focus.
• Excellent English communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Computer literacy – Excel, Word & PowerPoint. Familiarity with SAP, Sharepoint, ShowPad, SalesForce, Tableau, Power BI etc. would ease the onboarding process.

How You’ll Stand Out

• You demonstrate strong conceptual and analytical skills, take a methodical and systematic approach to problem‑solving, and are highly data‑driven with solid financial acumen.
• You show strong leadership in cross‑functional teams, build excellent relationships, and operate with self‑awareness and a collaborative mindset.
• You are a self‑starter and fast learner who works independently, prioritizes effectively while multitasking, and brings a proactive, “can‑do” attitude to deliver results.

Why Choose Us

• Work with cutting‑edge products in the Food & Beverage biosciences industry.
• Opportunity to lead strategic initiatives in a global organization.
• Join a team that values individuality and fosters collaboration.
• Opportunities for career development and global mobility.
• Enjoy competitive compensation and benefits designed to support your well‑being.

We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of ethnic, national, origin, race, age, sex, veteran status, religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation or disability. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work.

Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more.