Develop and implement the innovation and platform strategy
Identify growth opportunities and white spaces through market research, market data and trend reports from sources such as Nielsen, Euromonitor, Mintel and Innova
Fill the 4-year pipeline
Define and implement the yearly innovation process, working closely with local marketing teams, PD&A, Consumer Insights and other relevant functions
Lead 360° launch projects integrating consumer insights, design and communication
Define the licensing strategy and lead the launch of licensed products
Lead the IDEA process and meetings
Lead the decomplexity process
Oversee existing product platforms including performance tracking, optimization and renovation
Provide consistent guidance to local teams to inform their local platform strategies
Share inspiration and trends with relevant stakeholders
Initiate and Support product-related sustainability initiatives
Manage the innovation budget
Lead and develop a small team of two
University degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Innovation Management or related field
8–10 years of experience in Global Marketing, Innovation or Category Management within FMCG/Food & Beverage
Proven success in building innovation pipelines, managing product platforms and launching winning consumer products
Strategic, consumer-centric and commercially minded with strong analytical skills
Ability to challenge the status quo, think beyond category conventions and identify disruptive growth opportunities
Passion for simplifying and reinventing innovation processes to increase speed, efficiency and success rates
Strong leadership and influencing skills in international and cross-functional environments
Growth mindset and affinity for emerging technologies, AI and new ways of working
Fluent in English
