Senior Commercial Innovation Manager, Arla Cultura & Lactofree - Europe (12-month temporary role)

Are you ready to support us in the Health from Within team for the coming 12 months?
We are looking for a new colleague to be part of our team and help us drive the innovation agenda for the Arla Cultura and Arla Lactofree brands. Join us on an exciting journey, where you will play a central role in shaping the future of Arla's fastest-growing brands in Europe.

How you will make an impact

Reporting to the Director of Health from Within, you will lead the innovation agenda for Arla Lactofree and Arla Cultura as a key contributor by shaping our next big bets as well as supporting our gut health and value-added milk strongholds (priority focus areas) on capex, net revenue management and efficiency initiatives. You will be responsible for the day-to-day collaboration with the Global Commercial Innovation Manager, where you jointly deliver scalable innovations and a focused 3-5-year roadmap that keeps our brands ahead.

The role offers strong exposure to senior management, where you will present and discuss key projects to secure alignment and decisions. You will be part of the Arla Brand team and collaborate across markets to ensure high-quality execution.

More specifically, you will:

• Via cross market collaboration, lead and drive innovation within Arla Cultura and Arla Lactofree, developing the right portfolio on associated brands, focusing on big scalable innovations across market, and working closely to drive innovation hand in hand with the brand team

• Setting the innovation agenda for the coming 3-5 years
• Have end-to-end ownership of projects - from concept development to product development (in collaboration with product/pack development team and other functions)
• Secure approval through Arla’s gate process with market commitment and ultimately handover to the brand team
• Be part of driving global governance model with single point of contact for markets, fostering strong communication and contracting on expectations with different stakeholders

• Provide day-to-day leadership of the Global Commercial Innovation Manager, with responsibility for workload prioritization and ensuring consistent progress on tasks and deliverables

For this role, you can be based in any of our European markets; Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Germany, The Netherlands or UK. Due to Brexit implications, we are, however, restricted on what is possible for candidates that are UK based. Here, people can of course consider relocating.

You should expect travel activities corresponding to a few times a month across Europe (if you are based in Viby Denmark, travel will be less) and otherwise work from home or utilize our offices in one of our European markets. Travel requirements will vary through the year.

What will make you successful

We are first and foremost looking for you, who are passionate about working with innovation and wants to creatively develop brands through innovation. You do so by using your creative flair to influence shopper and consumer behaviour while also considering the customers/channel and product category. You are a great collaborator and role model, and you know how to bring people along on the journey in building strong relationships and networks. You are curious and eager to learn new things to continuously develop your professional and personal skills.

Besides this, you:

• Have several years of experience from a similar innovation role, preferably in a global FMCG context
• Have experience working with P&L and commercial projects
• Possess excellent project management skills and are able to run projects cross-functionally with a strong focus on cost, scale, quality and time
• Are a strong communicator who sets the direction
• Are commercially minded and understand what drives a business
• Are fluent in English

What are we about in the Marketing and Commercial Operations team?

In the Marketing and Commercial Operations team, which the Global Arla brand unit is a part of, we drive transformational change for profitable growth. We aim to be number one for our customers and consumers. Our diverse team emphasizes courageous leadership, trust, collaboration, and delivering results while connecting markets, fostering inclusivity, and working passionately while having fun. If you are ready to make an impact, we want you on our team!

Application and contact

Go for it and apply as soon as possible. Interviews will commence imminently. For additional information, please contact Director of Health from Within, Bente Fuglsig Seerup, at +45 91311035. We will process applications on a continuous basis and close the position when we have the right candidate.

Shape the Future of Dairy 

Arla is a global leader in the dairy industry, committed to producing high-quality products while championing sustainability and innovation. We're passionate about people and our planet, striving to unleash the full potential in each of us. Our goal is to make healthy dairy nutrition and good food habits accessible to all. Join us at Arla Foods and become part of a worldwide cooperative dedicated to making a significant impact on the planet and steering the dairy industry towards a sustainable future. 

We are devoted to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. Diversity and collaboration are key to our success, propelling us to new heights in the dairy industry. 

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