Project Manager Supply Chain Commercialisation

Progressive; Amersfoort; Hybrid; EUR 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model (50% office / 50%远)

Job summary

FrieslandCampina is seeking a Project Manager Cheese to join the Supply Chain Commercialisation team. You will lead complex renovation and commercialisation projects across Europe and EMEPA, coordinating Commercial, Supply Chain, R&D, Operations and external manufacturing partners to deliver product changes.

This hands-on leadership role operates in a fast-paced international environment, translating commercial ambitions into operational excellence with a strong emphasis on governance and

Qualifications

• MSc, MA or MBA degree.
• Minimum 8 years of professional experience.
• Proven Project Management experience within a leading FMCG organisation.
• Strong understanding of Supply Chain operations and commercialisation processes.
• Experience with New Product Development (NPD), product renovations and packaging changes.
• Knowledge of Supply Chain and R&D environments.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Experience building business cases and supporting investment decisions.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Fluent Dutch and English.
• Ability to operate independently with ownership and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end supply chain renovation and product change projects.
• Translate commercial requirements into operational and manufacturing solutions.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including Supply Chain, R&D, QA, Finance, Marketing and Sales.
• Manage project planning, execution, risk mitigation and stakeholder alignment.
• Prepare and support business cases and CAPEX requests where required.
• Ensure project governance and documentation are maintained to the highest standards.
• Drive successful implementation across internal and external production facilities.
• Deliver three key projects during the assignment period.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

NPD

Supply chain

CAPEX

Presentation

Education

MSc / MA / MBA

Job description

Project Manager Cheese (Supply Chain Commercialisation)

Are you an experienced Project Manager with a strong Supply Chain background and a passion for delivering complex product and process changes in a dynamic FMCG environment?

For FrieslandCampina, we are looking for a Project Manager Cheese to join the Supply Chain Commercialisation team. In this role, you will operate at the heart of the organisation, connecting Commercial, Supply Chain, R&D, Operations and external manufacturing partners to successfully deliver product renovations and commercialisation projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned project professional who thrives in a fast-paced international environment and enjoys translating commercial ambitions into operational excellence.

Your Impact

As Project Manager Cheese, you will lead multiple strategic renovation and commercialisation projects across Europe and EMEPA (Europe, Middle East, Pakistan & Africa). You will be responsible for ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and according to agreed requirements.

You will:

• Lead end-to-end supply chain renovation and product change projects
• Translate commercial requirements into operational and manufacturing solutions
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including Supply Chain, R&D, QA, Finance, Marketing and Sales
• Manage project planning, execution, risk mitigation and stakeholder alignment
• Prepare and support business cases and CAPEX requests where required
• Ensure project governance and documentation are maintained to the highest standards
• Drive successful implementation across internal and external production facilities
• Deliver three key projects during the assignment period

What You'll Bring

We are looking for a hands-on project leader who can navigate complexity and influence stakeholders across multiple functions and geographies.

Requirements

• MSc, MA or MBA degree
• Minimum 8 years of professional experience
• Proven Project Management experience within a leading FMCG organisation
• Strong understanding of Supply Chain operations and commercialisation processes
• Experience with New Product Development (NPD), product renovations and packaging changes
• Knowledge of Supply Chain and R&D environments
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Experience building business cases and supporting investment decisions
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Fluent Dutch and English
• Ability to operate independently with a high degree of ownership and accountability

Nice to Have

• Experience within the cheese or dairy industry
• Knowledge of manufacturing environments and production capabilities
• Experience working with international commercial business units

Why Join?

• Strategic role positioned between Commercial and Operations
• Opportunity to influence key product and supply chain initiatives
• International stakeholder exposure across Europe and EMEPA
• High-impact assignment with visibility across the organisation
• Hybrid working model (approximately 50% office / 50% remote)
• Two office days per week in Amersfoort
• Potential extension beyond the initial six-month contract