Regional Brand and NPD Project Manager ( 1 Year Contract)

JACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An opportunity for a Regional Brand and NPD Project Manager at a leading coffee and tea company in Singapore. This role focuses on brand management and new product development across various markets in Asia, requiring extensive marketing experience and project management skills. The position offers a chance to influence brand strategies and develop innovative solutions in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of marketing experience.
• At least 2 years managing multi-market portfolios.
• 3 years of NPD project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage JDE Brands on the Asia level with regional marketing strategies.
• Lead multiple NPD projects, secure milestone approvals.
• Ensure timely delivery of marketing assets to local markets.

Skills

Project Management

Marketing Strategy

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Job description

Regional Brand and NPD Project Manager ( 1 Year Contract)

• Contract

Who we are?

JDE Peet’s (JDEP) is the world's largest pure-play coffee and tea company by revenue, reported at € 8.2 billion in 2023. With origins dating back to 1753, we are headquartered in the Netherlands, with a global workforce of over 21,000 associates. We unleash the possibilities of coffee and tea in more than 100 countries with a portfolio of over 50 brands that cover the entire category landscape, including L’OR, Peet’s, Jacobs, Senseo, Tassimo, Douwe Egberts, OldTown, Super, Pickwick and Moccona.

JDEP operates in APAC across four key business divisions: consumer packaged goods (CPG), an F&B cafe businessunder the OldTown White Coffee brand, and two out-of-home units: Food Ingredients & Food Services that delivers non-dairy creamers (NDC) and coffee productsfor the F&B sector, and Professional Servicesfor B2B customers.

True to our mission of delivering “a coffee or tea for every cup”, JDE Peet’s diverse brand portfolio in Asia Pacific (APAC) includes global billion-dollar brands such as L’OR, regional heroes like Moccona, as well as local and heritage jewels that tap into the unique tastes and preferences of consumers in this diverse region. These include much-loved heritage brand OldTown, mixes pioneer SUPER, Maxwell House, Owl and Ye Ye, as well as specialty brands Hummingbird in New Zealand, and Campos in Australia.

Across APAC, we operate commercial offices in Australia, Greater China, Malaysia, Myanmar, New Zealand, Singapore, and Thailand. Our regional hub for manufacturing, supply and R&D is located in Johor, Malaysia, which also roasts all coffee for Asia markets. Our manufacturing footprint also covers Ipoh, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand, China, Australia, and New Zealand.

Situated in Singapore, the Singapore ADM cluster serves as a strategic base for expanding JDE Peet’s presence in the Asia region, including in Indonesia and the Philippines, as well as international export markets. Singapore also serves as the APAC Corporate headquarters, and is the hub for regional corporate functions such as Finance, Internal Controls, Marketing, Human Resources and Corporate Affairs.

Growing together to create a better future

Our belief is that together, through the power of our brands, we can unite our actions to deliver impactful change and be a ‘force for better’. The JDE Peet’s Common Grounds programme embodies our ambition to positively impact People, our Planet, and the future of coffee and tea through its three pillars: Responsible Sourcing, Minimising Footprint, and Connecting People.

Through Common Grounds, we work with farming communities, suppliers,NGOs and governments tocontinuously improve the social and environmental conditions in originswhere coffee, tea and palm oil are grown. Since 2015, our projects have reached over 700,000 farmers toimprove their productivity, profitability and sustainability.

What’s it like to work at JDE Peet’s?

We are people united by the power and possibility of tea and coffee. At JDE Peet’s, we thrive on the freedom to pursue opportunities, provoking new ideas to make an impact at scale.

We are a values-driven organization led by our core values of Discipline, Simplicity, Accountability, Solidarity and Entrepreneurship. To ensure each individual has the opportunity to make an impact in the world of coffee and tea, we offer our associates a range of learning and development programmes to support their personal growth.

At JDE Peet's, we believe it’s amazing what can happen over a cup of coffee or tea.

This is an individual contributor role that works closely with the Regional Head of Marketing to manage the JDE Brands on the Asia level.

• Partner agencies to develop campaigns and ensure timely delivery of assets to local markets.
• Support Head of Marketing (HOM) to execute brand strategies and execution plan with our local markets to drive recruitment and penetration of new users and user retention.
• Contribute to a winning sales and marketing team culture with strong collaboration and growth mindset.
• Foster strong external/ internal relationship and trust through regular feedbacks (for regional projects and local campaigns as aligned in the CBM ways of working).
• Proactive collaboration and joint KPIs with local and cross functional teams

New Product Development (NPD)

• Project Leadership: Lead multiple projects, work with Head of Marketing (HOM) and cross functional teams to secure project milestone approvals (I4G/A4E).
• Strategy: Support HOM to develop portfolio review, pricing, claims development with Legal/Regulatory, financial readiness, etc.
• Packaging artwork: Support HOM on artwork development. Ensure timely delivery of artwork and copy decks to meet launch timings.
• Support HOM in other ad hoc duties (eg. PO creation)
• Minimum of 5 years of marketing experience
• At least 2 years of experience managing multi-market portfolios.
• A minimum of 3 years of NPD project management experience is required.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, navigate complexities, collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Good marketing fundamentals and proven track record in driving marketing andperformance.
• Good analytical ability
• Willingness to be hands on
• Strong communication skills and a results-oriented mindset

Our DE&I Statement

At JDE Peet’s we aim to create a better future where we authentically serve, reflect and embrace everyone. We believe in fostering a more diverse, equitable and inclusive organisation where everyone feels comfortable to truly be who they are and unleash their full potential. This means we do not tolerate discrimination on the basis of our race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, age, disability, or any other trait protected by law.

Throughout the entire employee lifecycle, we place DE&I at the core of our people processes. This enables us to drive objectivity and eliminate any potential bias, ensuring an inclusive experience in the workplace. Do not hesitate to reach out if you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process.