Aufgabe:
* Market Analysis & Innovation: Identify new product opportunities by analyzing market trends, customer needs, and competitor activities, and translate them into a strong business case * Stakeholder Management: Create buy-in from internal teams, including Innovation * Manufacturing, and Sales, and present roadmaps and business cases to management * Product Development: Oversee NPI projects, ensuring proper alignment with budgets timelines, and potential market impact while identifying risks and opportunities. * Customer Engagement: Visit customers worldwide (10-20% traveling annually) to understand their needs, collaborating with departments such as quality, maintenance, and production to gather insights. * Product Strategy: Decide when products need updates or phase-outs, substantiating decisions with data and market analysis. * Training & Support: Provide internal product training and ensure sales, service, and marketing teams have the necessary tools to drive product success. * Performance Tracking: Analyze NPI project data and present performance insights to management.Qualifikation:
Education: Bachelor's degree in food technology, mechanical engineering, or business management, preferably with a combination of technical insight and commercial drive Experience: At least 4 years in a similar role within for example machinery, or the food industry and familiar with process optimization Skills: Strong analytical ability, entrepreneurial mindset, and curiosity, with the ability to connect insights and develop strategic product roadmaps Leadership: Ability to motivate and collaborate with diverse stakeholders in an international, cross-functional environment Lean & Process Knowledge: Familiarity with NPI methodologies, modern production processes, and quality management systems within B2B (food) industries Language: Fluent in English, Dutch is a plus International Focus: Willingness to travel 10-20% of the time.Weitere Angebote in den Bereichen:
