Junior Product & Pack Manager Mini Babybel (H/F)
Junior Product & Pack Manager – Mini Babybel
The Bel Group is a major player in the food industry through portions of dairy, fruit and plant-based products, and one of the world leaders in branded cheeses. Its portfolio of differentiated and internationally recognized brands includes The Laughing Cow®, Kiri®, Babybel®, Boursin® Nurishh®, Pom'Potes® and GoGo squeeZ®, as well as some 30 local brands. Together, these brands helped the Group generate sales of €3.6 billion in 2022.
Do you want to join a company with strong brands that puts consumers and responsibility at the heart of the decision-making process? Then Bel is made for you!
Are you bold, pragmatic, and determined? Do you want to contribute to the transformation of an international agri-food company? Them come join us and measure the impact of your talent and energy in realizing an ambitious and sustainable company project!
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LOCATION
Suresnes - France
Permanent job contract, available as soon as possible
MAIN RESPONSABILITIES
Reporting to the Global Brand Platform Manager, he/she is responsible for coordinating packaging and portfolio projects with the global brand teams for international markets.
Your main responsibilities (70%) is Packaging Project Management :
Packaging Execution and Technical Advice on Global Packaging Developments:
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- Collect the necessary information for packaging projects
- Assist product managers in drafting and conducting briefing and debriefing sessions with the packaging agency on packaging and design requirements, as well as planning the delivery of masters.
- Lead the briefing of execution agencies (freelancers or others), photogravers, etc., ensure the follow-up of graphic development, and validate the graphic documents from the agencies with the Brand Manager.
- Build the development schedule for packaging execution, taking into account the constraints of the packaging supplier and aligning with the graphic chain and/or purchasing
- Verify and validate all materials intended for printing, ensure the proper application of graphic guidelines, and be responsible for the coordination and validation of all packaging materials from a regulatory, CSR, and marketing perspective.
Coordination and Leadership of Global Packaging Projects / Local Support:
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- Global Pack Projects : Communicate all necessary information about packaging projects to all relevant stakeholders (graphic chain, Global Activity Manager, local Marketing, etc.) and monitor/ ensure local implementation by connecting with local teams
- Local support: Provide technical support and interface on packaging and design for locally initiated projects and local adaptations of global projects to ensure consistency upon request.
- Support the Equity team in updating packaging guidelines, fix and flex for local adaptations, and support best practices.
- Ensure constant connection with the graphic chain and Global Activity Managers.
- Participate in the construction of Action Plans (timing/packaging) in coordination with Global Activity Managers.
- Lead specific projects (on existing products) such as: optimizing existing packaging (e.g., number of colors), changing the BOP ingredient list, testing a new printing process
Support for the Global Marketing Team on the Portfolio:
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- Contribute to the development and updating of the portfolio/brand book on global packs by collecting and consolidating all information.
The second main responsabilities is Brand Portfolio development (30%)
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- Support to Senior Brand Manager on data analytics & trend watch summary
- Adhoc trend watch on innovation and renovation projects to fuel brief
- Prepare workshop and contribute to innovation and renovation selling story building and other decks
- Lead simple innovation and renovation projects
- Support the team during the improve phase especially on performance tracking
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- You have a first experience in FMCG, ideally into pack project management &/or marketing.
- Genuine interest in the Food industry, brands, and innovation. Experience in a matrix/international environment preferred.
- Curious and agile, capable of managing different projects across multiple brands.
- Rigorous, well organized, proactive, and detailed oriented
- Good interpersonal skills, proactive and adaptability in a multicultural and uncertain environment
- English (fluent)