Global Customer Innovation Manager Plant Based Dairy
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AAK are seeking to appoint a Global Customer Innovation Manager to join the Global Plant Based Foods & Dairy industry area, reporting directly to the Global Customer Innovation Team Leader for Plant Based Foods and Dairy.
The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering support to business as Global Customer Innovation Manager for Plant Based Food and Dairy.
The Global Customer Innovation Manager for Plant Based Food & Dairy acts as a partner to the regions and delivers support by driving pre- and post-sales support for selected internal and external customers in given industry.
The Global Customer Innovation Manager for Plant Based Food & Dairy is responsible for target achievement by identifying, initiating, managing, and implementing both proactive and co-development projects according to customer needs and AAK strategy.
This position will combine applied knowledge of oils & fats chemistry and experience in Plant Based Food & Dairy sub-industries to act as a technical expert in this field. It is expected that you work closely with both the Sensory team and the Culinary Chef also part of the Global Plant Based Foods, besides the Leader of Strategic Business Development Unit Leaders, the Insight & Markets team and of course, key regional stakeholders in Plant Based Foods across the globe.
Responsibilities
As Global Customer Innovation Manager Plant-Based Foods and Dairy your main tasks and responsibilities will be:
- Responsible for the execution of the application roadmap as aligned with Commercial Development & Innovation (CD&I) stakeholders and regional peers (Plant Based Food & Dairy regional contact points).
- Responsible (with sensory coordinator and culinary chef’s support) for Customer Innovation application support (proactive, co-development, partnerships) to regions and customers by displaying a specific strong proven background in the specific Industry in charge.
- Responsible for delivering of solution development in pilot plants, and labs, including proof points and value proposals development (with sensory coordinator and culinary chef’s support).
- Accountable for on time in full delivery as agreed with internal customers, including value proposition, trial design and execution, reports, etc.
- Responsible for establishing and maintaining ongoing relationships with external Plant-Based and Dairy community, peer ingredient partners eco-system partners, equipment manufacturers, customers, and leading innovation.
- Leads, coaches, and motivates a small team of application technologists and/or pilot plant personnel, to deliver results according to Commercial Development & Innovation strategy.
- Coaching and development of team members (soft and hard skills), according to individual needs, and cascaded in line with team’s organization.
- Responsible for team’s objectives & target setting (in alignment with Commercial Development & Innovation strategy) and performance management cycle, cascading in line with team’s organization.
- Responsible for all Customer Innovation and development activities on day-to-day basis, including customer innovation days, technical training of customers and colleagues (AAK Academy and beyond) (with sensory coordinator and culinary chef’s support).
- Responsible for identifying needs for continuous improvement or new development of internal capabilities (equipment, analysis etc.) and solutions (responsibility shared with Global Customer Innovation Team Leader for PBF & Dairy).
About you
To be successful in the role you need to have an entrepreneurial and experienced Global Customer Innovation Manager who goes the extra mile and makes the difference. We appreciate the following qualifications and experiences:
- or degree from a leading university in Food Technology, Food Science or Chemistry
- 4-8 years’ experience in a management role within Food Industry, in a B2B or B2C global organization
- In-depth knowledge of several applications in Plant Based Dairy and/or Dairy.
- Knowledge of oils & fats chemistry and proven experience of working directly with oils and fats is plus.
- Knowledge of the last developments in the Plant Based Foods industry.
- Strong project management skills
- Self-driven, proactive, Independent, creative, and innovative mindset.
- Strong analytical and communicative skills.
In return AAK offer
- Join a pioneering company in specialty oils and fats, driving innovation and sustainability.
- In AAK you can work across 25+ countries, gaining international exposure and collaborating with a diverse team.
- AAK invests in your development with training, mentorship, and clear career paths.
- You will contribute to a greener world with AAK's sustainability-focused approach.
- Join a diverse and inclusive workplace that values every individual's perspective and talents.
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