Senior Product Development Manager
Wilmar International was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Singapore. Today, Wilmar is a world leader in processing and trading of oilseeds, refining edible oils and sugars, producing specialty fats and oleochemicals, biodiesel and processing grain. It has more than 1000 factories and an extensive distribution network in China, India, Indonesia, India and some 50 other countries on all continents. Wilmar is a strong proponent of sustainable growth and is strongly committed to corporate social responsibility and is a pioneer in that field in her industry.
Quality, service and reliability are the cornerstones to Wilmar’s reputation as an international processor and trader in the edible oils and oleochemicals industry.
Wilmar Europe's head office is located next to the Central Station in Rotterdam where the trade and commercial activities for Europe are handled. In addition to the office in Rotterdam, Wilmar has sales offices in Germany, France, Spain and Italy and joint ventures in Italy, Poland, Switzerland, Ukraine and the United Kingdom. Wilmar is active in 11 production locations throughout Europe, and we are still growing...
Senior Product Development Manager
In this role you provide technological support to customers and be an integral part of product development projects for the product portfolio of Wilmar global and/or our EU Joint Venture. This portfolio comprises of refined vegetable oils and fats which are delivered in the countries that are in the Wilmar scope. In addition to customer exposure, this position supports the Global Specialty Fat and Sugar Factories and, which includes regular travel to MNC’s and R&D in Asia, Africa and the America’s.
This position is based at our European headquarters in Rotterdam.
Main responsibilities:
- Analyse technical food questions from customers or colleagues, provide proper answers and advice
- Coordinate projects within the Wilmar organisations for the assigned regions and/or individual customers within time/costs/quality
- Manage the project budget and project resources assigned, including estimation of changes and possible scenario impact analysis
- Interface with internal and external stakeholders, act as main point of contact with both internal and external customers
- Trend watching, identify and initiate opportunities, based on these trends
- Establish and maintain excellent relationships with new and existing customers
- Identify and analyse potential new markets or customers and actively contribute to the execution of these plans
- Represent Wilmar at various internal and external meetings/exhibitions promoting and defending Wilmar’s best interest
- Be an active part of (Key) Accounts and/or regional teams
- Support complaint resolution and/or trouble shooting, including internal and external communication
- Stay in close contact and align customer communication with Wilmar joint venture
We are looking for a candidate with:
- A bachelor’s or master’s degree in technical science (E.G: Food Technology, Chemistry, Process Technology, Biology)
- Proven experience as a Technical Account Manager, Product Development Manager or other relevant role
- Speaking/reading/writing fluent English and preferably at least one European language (Spanish, French), Chinese would be a plus
- Demonstrated track record of project management experience
- Proven experience in the vegetable oils and/or confectionary branch is an advantage
- Proficient in MS Office
- Good analytical strength
- A commercial mindset and skillset
- Able and willing to travel on a regular basis
More about Wilmar Europe
Wilmar Europe in Rotterdam and Wilmar Oleochemicals in Rozenburg (Botlek-Rotterdam) together form the Wilmar Europe organisation, which in turn is part of Wilmar International. Wilmar International is founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Singapore. Today, Wilmar is a world leader in processing, trading and merchandising oilseeds, edible oils and sugars, specialty fats and oleochemicals, biodiesel and grain. It has more than 500 factories and an extensive distribution network in China, India, Indonesia and some 50 other countries on all continents. Wilmar is a strong proponent of sustainable growth and is strongly committed to corporate social responsibility and is a pioneer in that field in her industry.
Wilmar Europe's head office where the trade and commercial activities for Europe are handled, is based in Rotterdam. In addition, Wilmar Europe has offices in Germany, France, Spain and Italy and joint ventures in Italy, Poland, Switzerland, Ukraine, and the United Kingdom.
Quality, service, and reliability are the cornerstones to Wilmar’s reputation as an international processor and trader in the edible oils and oleochemicals industry. For further information about Wilmar visit our international website wilmar-international.com
We offer you
A dynamic job based in the city centre of Rotterdam within an inspiring team with the opportunity to bring up your ideas. Taking responsibilities and personal development is self-evident within our company. Wilmar Europe offers good salary and benefits package:
- 30 holidays per year
- A bonus scheme
- Pension plan paid in full by Wilmar
- Participation in the employer's collective fitness scheme & bike plan
- Various other insurances paid for by Wilmar
- Partial work from home options
If you wish to be considered for this position, please submit your application online with your curriculum vitae (in English) via werkenbijwilmar.nl
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