Key Skills

Job Description

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 value talented people from any background who want to contribute to something bigger than themselves. 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).

Core Responsibilities

Lead commercialization and product launch or transition projects across the Customer Supply Chain Professional factory network, owning critical paths, timelines, issue resolution, and project reporting. Analyze and optimize the SKU portfolio, coordinate supply chain adaptations, and ensure products are available on time and meet customer demands.

Requirements

A bachelor's or master's degree is requested, preferably in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or Marketing, along with at least four years of FMCG supply chain or operations experience and at least one year of project management experience. Candidates should be fluent in written and spoken English and demonstrate project leadership, stakeholder influence, financial acumen, customer focus, and a willingness to travel to the Nuenen factory 2–4 days per month.

Benefits

• Year-End Allowance
• Company Bonus
• Holiday Allowance
• Pension Scheme
• Hybrid Working
• Flexible Working Hours
• Train Card
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Annual Leave
• Option to Buy or Sell Leave
• Laptop
• Phone
• Home Office Equipment
• Health Support
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Diversity Initiatives
• Free Milk and Cheese
• Fresh Fruit
• Barista Coffee
• Subsidized Lunches