Enjoy a career, packaged with care, whilst helping protect food, people and the planet
We are a key global provider of sustainable packaging solutions. We’re on a mission to make all packaging recyclable, reusable, or compostable. Every day, we ensure the hygiene and safety of food and drink for people around the world. We are Huhtamaki.
You could be part of our vision. Because it’s our talented people that make it happen. Our people on the shop floor producing innovative, sustainable products. Our people in our offices delivering excellence for our customers every day. It’s every one of us working together.
We offer a place where you can feel safe, be supported, and make an impact so we can all focus on the future together.
We are seeking a proactive Product Manager/Supply Chain Support to join our Foodservice Stargate team. Stargate is Huhtamaki's logistics and distribution hub located in Europe serving our European Market Units with traded products to complement our product ranges. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Supply Chain Operations Stargate Distribution Hub, you will drive innovation and growth by leading new product development and managing our packaging portfolio. You will also play a key role in turning ideas into successful products and supporting our supply chain operations.
Where you’ll beOur Distribution hub (Stargate) is located in Tallinn, Estonia and is the strong preference for this role, but other locations may be considered.
What you’ll be doingDrive new product development and manage the existing product portfolio in designated traded product categories.
Support Distribution hub (Stargate) supply chain activities, including order and stock management, and other day-to-day operations (approximately 30–40% of your time).
Define and articulate the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for new packaging solutions, aligning with market trends and business objectives.
Manage and track ongoing new product development (NPD) projects, ensuring consistent follow-up and achievement of yearly goals.
Lead the end-to-end NPD process from ideation and concept development through to commercialization.
Collaborate with production, operations, quality, and sales teams to ensure smooth and timely product launches.
Conduct regular cost analysis and margin comparisons across the product portfolio, identifying opportunities for cost reduction and price optimization.
Oversee the creation and management of product information, ensuring all technical specifications and data are accurate and up-to-date across internal systems.
Lead the marketing and promotion of newly launched products, including organizing and leading meetings with key stakeholders.
Manage Master Data Management (MDM) related to the product portfolio, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and integrity of product data across various systems (e.g., ERP, PIM).
Minimum 2–3 years of experience in product management, preferably in the packaging industry.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously, balancing the needs of various stakeholders.
Proactive, self-motivated, and eager to learn.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a multinational team.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to use data to inform decisions.
English is essential for daily work; additional languages are a significant plus.
What we offer in return
A meaningful job: At Huhtamaki, we believe in protecting food, people, and the planet. Our innovative solutions touch the daily lives of people everywhere.
Development opportunities: We care for each other and want our talent to thrive and develop.
Responsible employer: Sustainability is embedded in everything we do. We believe diverse teams fuel innovation and invest in fostering an environment where everyone is safe and included.
Join us. Help protect food, people and the planet.
Skills Required
- Minimum 2-3 years of product management experience
- Experience with Master Data Management (MDM), ERP and PIM systems
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
- Proactive, self-motivated, and eager to learn
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multinational team
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; data-driven decision making
- English required; additional languages are a plus
- Packaging industry experience
Huhtamaki Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Huhtamaki and has not been reviewed or approved by Huhtamaki.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive with dental and vision options, and employer contributions toward premiums are portrayed as generous. Feedback suggests this breadth makes the overall package feel competitive for many roles.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs include a 401(k) with pre‑tax and Roth options, with certain groups also having access to a pension and even deferred compensation. Feedback suggests these features stand out positively in a manufacturing context.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, paid holidays, and generous parental leave are emphasized alongside meaningful PTO accruals. Feedback suggests this leave structure strengthens perceived total rewards even where base pay is viewed as only fair.
Huhtamaki Insights
What We Do
Huhtamaki is a key global provider of sustainable packaging solutions for consumers around the world, enabling wellbeing and convenience. Our innovative products protect on-the-go and on-the-shelf food and beverages, ensuring hygiene and safety, and help prevent food waste. We embed sustainability in everything we do. We are committed to achieving carbon neutral production and designing all our products to be recyclable, compostable or reusable by 2030. We are a participant in the UN Global Compact and EcoVadis has awarded Huhtamaki with the Gold medal for performance in sustainability. To play our part in managing climate change, we have set science-based targets that have been approved and validated by the Science Based Targets initiative. With 100 years of history and a strong Nordic heritage we operate in 37 countries and 103 operating locations around the world. Our values Care Dare Deliver guide our decisions and help our team of around 18 000 employees make a difference where it matters. Our 2023 net sales totaled EUR 4.2 billion. Huhtamaki Group is headquartered in Espoo, Finland and our parent company, Huhtamäki Oyj, is listed on Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd. Find out more about how we are protecting food, people and the planet on www.huhtamaki.com
