Commercialization Specialist (all genders)

FrieslandCampina; Nuenen c.a.; Hybrid; EUR 59,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Train card

Company bonus 12.5%

Annual leave 200 hours

Pension scheme

Laptop & home office equipment

Job summary

FrieslandCampina, Amersfoort (NL), is seeking a Commercialization Specialist to drive product launches and portfolio optimization across the CSC Professional network. You will lead cross-functional teams, manage critical paths, and influence senior stakeholders to deliver robust supply chain solutions.

The role requires 4+ years in Supply Chain/Operations, project management experience, and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master degree, preferably in Supply Chain Management/Logistics or Marketing.
• Minimum of 4 years of Supply Chain/Operations experience in a Demand / Supply Planning / Manufacturing environment within FMCG.
• Minimum of 1 year of project management experience.
• Fluent in English, written and spoken.
• Project management skills and ability to lead (virtual) project teams.
• Effective negotiation and influencing skills across a matrixed organization.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and work in a multi-cultural environment.
• Willingness to travel 2–4 days per month to the factory in Nuenen.

Responsibilities

• Provide Supply Chain Solutions for the factory grid of CSC Professional and partner plants and third parties.
• Interface with business teams to launch or transition products and ensure optimal plans across the supply chain.
• Own the critical path for commercialization activities and drive project teams to execution.
• Ensure timelines are realistic and cross-functional alignment to minimize delays on the critical path.
• Create SKU portfolio analysis and drive portfolio optimization through change proposals.

Skills

PM leadership

Negotiation

Stakeholder influence

Cross-cultural

Customer focus

Project management

Education

Bachelor or Master in SCM/Logistics/Marketing

Job description

Commercialization Specialist (all genders) Commercialization Specialist (all genders) Amersfoort (NL) Supply Chain & Logistics 32-40 Job Description Commercialization Specialist (all genders)

Are you interested in innovations, supply chain and production? Are you excited to contribute to our BG Professional and support the business growth by means of being part of strategic innovation / improvement projects and a managing specific product portfolio? FrieslandCampina Professional is looking for a Commercialization Specialist.

What we ask

• Bachelor or Master degree, preferably in Supply Chain Management/Logistics or Marketing
• Minimum of 4 years of Supply Chain/Operations experience in a Demand / Supply Planning / Manufacturing environment within FMCG and minimum of 1 year of project management experience
• Fluent in English, written and spoken
• Project management skills and being able to lead (virtual) project teams
• Effective negotiation, influencing, motivational skills across a diverse matrixed organization
• Ability to influence stakeholders and management and to work in a multi-cultural, dynamic environment
• Customer-focused mind set
• Financially solid knowledge to challenge business cases
• Being able to work under pressure
• Continuously looks for opportunities and improvements within daily work context, being pragmatic and take ownership in implementing solutions
• Being able to travel on regular basis to our factory in Nuenen (Netherlands), 2-4 days per month.

What we offer

At FrieslandCampina you work on strong, globally loved brands enjoyed by millions every day, like Friso, Campina, Chocomel and Frisian Flag. As a farmer-owned cooperative, we combine an international environment with a clear social and sustainable purpose. We support your growth through training, coaching and internal career opportunities. With trust and autonomy, you can make real impact.

Employment benefits:

• Salary between €5,250 and €7,150 gross per month (full-time), depending on experience and fit for the role.
• A work week of 32 to 38 hours, a 5% year-end allowance, 12,5% company bonus, 8% holiday allowance and a pension scheme.
• Hybrid working with flexible working hours, a train card and/or €0.23 per km (max. 30 km one way).
• 200 hours of annual leave, with the option to buy or sell up to 40 hours.
• A laptop, phone and home office equipment to support flexible working.
• Wellbeing and inclusion initiatives, such as health support, employee assistance programs and diversity initiatives.
• Extras at the head office, such as milk and cheese during lunch, fresh fruit and barista coffee.

Vacancy description

• Provides Supply Chain Solutions for the factory grid of Customer Supply Chain (CSC) Professional; incl. plants and third parties in the network
• Serves as the primary interface to business teams that want to initiate a product launch or product transition, to ensure that optimal business plans are executed throughout the Supply Chain
• Owns the critical path for all commercialization activities and driving project team to adhere to this plan. Ensure critical issues are identified and resolution plans are actioned
• Ensures project timelines are realistic and cross-functionally aligned; take immediate action to minimize impact of delays on critical path
• Creates SKU portfolio complexity analysis (based on SC network scope) and prepares change proposals and drive SC adaptation. Influences key-stakeholders based on decision documents to optimize the portfolio
• Owns portfolio optimization target and creates/owns/manages its execution
• Participates in projects E.g., NPD, Tenders, New market out-roll, Local Redesigns, Artwork changes, Local Contingency projects, Local CAPEX as part of Innovation projects.
• Implements projects (phase-in/ phase-out) for the factory grid of CSC Professional.
• Ensures timely in-store product availability, with a product meeting customer demands
• Shares progress updates, risks and issues with Supply Chain stakeholders and project management in a timely fashion
• Ensures project management reporting for projects when fulfilling the role as project lead, according to defined formats (in e.g., Principal Toolbox)

For thousands of people every day, we are more than just a dairy company. To our farmers, our employees, the communities we serve, the businesses we work with and the people to whom we bring happiness, FrieslandCampina means something more. For them it's not just about what we do, but who we are. We encourage all of our employees to make decisions that benefit our entire company. At FrieslandCampina we own our own career and act accordingly. We trust you to make a difference in your job and influence the bigger picture.
Working at FrieslandCampina means you are contributing to a better world. About our team and office:

• A multidisciplinary and international team — highly skilled, focused on making our best work together
• A friendly environment — with wonderful cafeteria, free milk, cheese and Lattiz coffee, and subsidized lunches drinks and events
• Easily accessible — close to central station and with private parking spaces

Main stakeholders are based in Amersfoort and our factory in Nuenen (NL).

Why work with us:

An inspiring purpose

Better nutrition for the world and a good living for our farmers, now and for generations to come.

A cooperative culture

Driven by global collaboration, respect, and shared success

A tangible impact

Space to aim higher, with autonomy and a clear focus

Your growth fuels ours

We invest in your personal and professional development through training and education.

Do you have any questions?

Please contact our recruiter Rianne van Vessem

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