Associate Global Product Manager

Job Summary

Do you enjoy leading cross-functional teams and driving global product initiatives that make a real impact in the brewing and beverage industry?

Come join us, International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, health and biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.

The role sits within our Health and Biosciences Business Unit, where we channel our passion for nature and bioscience into sustainable, life-enhancing technologies that power innovative solutions across healthcare, food, consumer and industrial markets.

The role will be based in Europe either at Leiden, Netherlands, Lyngby, Denmark or Milan, Italy. Other IFF locations can be considered globally.

Where You'll Make a Difference

The purpose of the Associate Global Product Manager is to support the optimization and implementation of key aspects of the product lines on a global scale within the area of brewing and beverages. This role involves close collaboration with the operations team, Regional Industry Leaders, regulatory, and the Global Product Managers to ensure seamless integration and execution. As an integral member of the Business team, the Associate Global Product Manager champions good leadership behavior and embodies IFF Values in all interactions and work activities, contributing to the overall success and growth of the business.

The Associate Global Product Manager is a vital member of the Food & Beverage Biosciences team, reporting directly to the Vice President Food and Beverage Biosciences with functional guidance from the Global Product Line Managers

• Lead cross-functional teams on new product initiation, implementation and changes, within IFF systems, to ensure timely execution.

• Maintain product documentation to reflect changing regulatory approvals (QA letter, label/PD with QA/Reg, follow up SAP code setup, certifications).

• Own information platforms, data sources and manage data quality for portfolio.

• Lead sampling process improvements.

• Execute analysis on SKU rationalization and execute rationalization according to what is agreed with the Global Strategic Product Managers.

• Monitor the margin development of the portfolio and work with Global Strategic Product Managers and the Supply Chain Organization, to execute product margin optimization plans

What Makes You the Right Fit

• Master's degree or equivalent experience in finance, supply chain, business administration, international business or related technical field.

• Minimum of 5 years product / project management experience in a matrix organization, with a strong technical and/or commercial focus.

• Excellent English communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.

• Computer literacy – Excel, Word & PowerPoint. Acquainted with SAP, Sharepoint, ShowPad, SalesForce, Tableau, Power BI etc. would ease the on-boarding process.

How Would You Stand Out?

• You demonstrate strong conceptual and analytical skills, take a methodical and systematic approach to problem-solving, and are highly data-driven with solid financial acumen.

• You show strong leadership in cross-functional teams, build excellent relationships, and operate with self-awareness and a collaborative mindset.

• You are a self-starter and fast learner who works independently, prioritizes effectively while multitasking, and brings a proactive, "can-do" attitude to deliver results.

Why Choose Us?

• Work with cutting-edge products in the Food & Beverage biosciences industry.

• Opportunity to lead strategic initiatives in a global organization.

• Join a team that values individuality and fosters collaboration. 

• Opportunities for career development and global mobility.

• Enjoy competitive compensation and benefits designed to support your well-being. 

We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.

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