Manager Snacking International Core

Position Title: Manager Snacking International Core
Position Type: Regular - Full-Time
Requisition ID: 43482
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About the role.
The Manager Snacking International Core plays a key role in driving strategic initiatives to enhance growth, profitability, and operational excellence across the international snacking portfolio. This position is responsible for managing core product lines, ensuring alignment with global brand strategies, and delivering impactful innovation that meets evolving consumer needs across diverse markets. The role requires strong cross-functional collaboration, data-driven decision-making, and effective execution to achieve business objectives.
What you'll be doing.

• Oversee the international snacking core portfolio, including Value Engineering, Good Food initiatives, and Product Stewardship
• Monitor product performance and implement strategies to optimize profitability and market share
• Develop and execute annual business plans aligned with global objectives
• Identify margin improvement opportunities through market analysis, consumer insights, and competitive benchmarking
• Lead product renovation projects to meet changing consumer preferences
• Collaborate with R&D, Procurement, Manufacturing, Marketing, and Supply Chain to deliver successful product launches and improvements
• Act as a key liaison between global and regional teams to ensure alignment and seamless execution
• Analyze KPIs, supplier data, and competitive performance to inform decision-making
• Prepare and present reports and insights to senior R&D and Procurement leadership
• Develop and coach team members, ensuring strong performance management, fair project allocation, and continuous development through KPI reviews and PDPs

What you'll need to be successful.

• Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related field
• Experience within the food industry, including raw materials, product and process development
• Proven experience managing teams and delivering Value Engineering projects using project management principles
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a fast-paced new product development (NPD) environment
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and operational environments
• Demonstrated track record of delivering results and driving business impact
• Strong communication skills, with experience engaging at senior levels across functions
• Highly motivated self-starter with a positive attitude and ability to inspire others
• Strong problem-solving skills with a solution-oriented and lateral thinking approach
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Passion for developing people and building high-performing teams

About the team.
You will be part of the Global Snacking R&D team, working closely with cross-functional partners including Procurement, Marketing, Supply Chain, and regional teams. The role reports to the VP R&D Global Snacking and contributes to delivering strategic initiatives across international markets while supporting team development and growth ambitions.
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Job Family: Research & Development
Division: Global Research and Development
Department: R and D Product Improvement
Location(s): NL - Netherlands : Flevoland : Lelystad
Company: McCain Foods Holland B.V.