Global Product Director, Dairy & Bakery Enzymes

Requisition ID: 59869 Position Type: FT Permanent Workplace Arrangement:

About Kerry

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

About the role

The Global Product Director - Enzymes will drive & manage the overall sustainable performance* of the dairy and bakery enzyme categories, aligned to strategy and manufacturing capabilities as well as mobilise & integrate cross-functional teams to define and manage the execution parameters specific to the technologies that enable successful delivery against strategies, profitability and growth targets.

Preferable location is Ireland - relocation support is provided. Further work locations will be evaluated during the recruiting process.

Travel on a global level is highly required.

Key responsibilities

• Determine the optimized composition of the Finished Good Portfolio aligned to Strategy (incl. maintaining market relevant Collections / identify innovation requirements) and taking account of impact on manufacturing efficiency. Drive and own the Innovation pipeline for the portfolio, including GTM launch plans.
• Determine efficient Business Terms (Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ), Lead Times and Stocking Policy (Made to Order, Made to Stock), to ensure competitiveness & support an enhanced customer experience and facilitate a more planful, efficient manufacturing environment.
• Determine and communicate Target Margins and Pricing guardrails with a view to optimizing financial performance. To be informed by both a comprehensive understanding of the competitive landscape and total cost of ownership.
• Determine appropriate levers to be addressed to enhance margin (e.g. plant transformation activity, Process Technology Improvements etc.

Qualifications and skills

• Solid experience in management/leadership roles in Enzymes with strong understanding of Product and Portfolio management.
• Ability to drive change and growth of technology at a GLOBAL level.
• Experienced in working in a Global matrix organisation with strong influencing skills demonstrated (influencing without authority)
• Resilient – responds quickly to setbacks and challenges – maintains positive attitude and brings teams with them.
• Strong experience in Food applications for Enzymes – Dairy, Bakery, Beverage etc.
• Strong network established in industry – understands the landscape, competitors, market dynamics
• Strong understanding of Enzyme science – not necessary that the candidate has a scientific background but can understand and translate.
• Experience in P&L management – making appropriate decisions for short and long term
• Adept at managing senior stakeholders – communicates with clarity and confidence.
• Commercial experience – customer and market experience and skills.
• Project management experience – in particular in managing new launches through a global organisation.

In Kerry we benefit from the knowledge of our colleagues who bring a diverse range of cultures, backgrounds, lifestyles, and experiences. One team fostering an inclusive culture that, above all, inspires food and nourishes life. One culture where everyone brings their unique perspectives and experiences to help make us better, together. We are committed to nurturing an environment of positivity and inclusiveness, where everyone can be at their best, both personally and professionally.

Our recruitment, selection and assessment process are based on the skills and competencies of the specific roles and based entirely on merit. We are committed to and value Diversity and Inclusion in all recruitment processes within Kerry and do not discriminate based on gender, race, class, economic status, ethnic background, sexual orientation, age, political beliefs, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected characteristic.

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