Junior Product & Pack Manager Mini Babybel (H/F) at Bel Brands USA – Suresnes, Île-de-France

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®, Pom'Potes® and GoGo squeeZ®, as well as some 30 local brands. Together, these brands helped the Group generate sales of €3.74 billion in 2024.

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 Senior Brand Manager, he/she is responsible for coordinating packaging and portfolio projects with the global brand team for international markets.

Your main responsibilities (70%) is Packaging Project Management :

Packaging Execution and Technical Advice on Global Packaging Developments:

• • 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:

• • 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:

• • 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%)

• • 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)

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