Head of Business Meat

Head of Business Meat - Campus
Italy, preferably Parma 
Hybrid

Our ambition is to be leader in plant-based solutions supporting the food transition. 
The Head of Business Meat is a key driver of our sustainable growth in the market. The purpose of this position is to develop, implement and realize the business strategy and plan for the meat market, within the plant-based strategy and in line with TTH regions and segments and overall dsm-firmenich strategy and guidelines, to ensure the realization of the business objectives. 

At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work, benefiting to our People, Customers & Communities and driving business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated.

Your key responsibilities

Strategy: 

• Contribute to the development of the meat strategy in cooperation with leaders in the plant-based organization and across TTH, as required.
• Develop a sustainable business strategy and plan for meat, based on customer and outside orientation, in line with plant-based, TTH regions and segments strategies resulting in an agreed business strategy. 

Business Management:

• Monitor business plan execution and take corrective actions when necessary to achieve business objectives
• Develop and share a vision and in-depth understanding of customer, market and technological dynamics, developments and trends for meat, resulting in a clear direction for the business
• Assess and analyze current and future market and customer needs and define a sustainable product portfolio, in order to realize competitive advantage and guarantee overall customer satisfaction
• Build a strong relation with existing and potential key customers and keep abreast of competitive activities with customers, in order to fully understand customer needs and to able to offer competitive products and services
• Discuss and ensure appropriate R&D resources and competencies in alignment with business plan, providing products and technical capabilities for both running business and priorities and future business
• Drive innovation and product development for meat, setting priorities in Technology/innovation agenda to realize innovation and business objectives and to seize upon developments and business opportunities
• Lead the planning process for developing and executing market strategy including competitive environment, partnership and other strategic initiatives related to the meat market.

Organizational Structure and Development: 

• Manage a cost effective and efficient organization, including structure, working processes, systems, capabilities and culture, in order to realize or enable optimal business performance
• Lead a team of direct and indirect reports from multiple disciplines: New Business Development, Marketing, Pricing, Innovation and Application 

Finance, Pricing and Administration: 

• Collaborate with Finance on pricing strategy and execute as appropriate
• Ensure formulation, approval and management of the yearly cost budget for the area
• Ensure definition, implementation and monitoring of performance indicators and ensure periodical reporting of actual performance against these indicators, in order to facilitate (timely) decision taking

We bring

• A space to grow by encouraging and supporting curiosity and an open mindset
• A flexible work environment that empowers people to take accountability for their work and own the outcome
• Barrier-free communities within our organization where every employee is equally valued and respected – regardless of their background, beliefs, or identity
• A firm belief that working together with our customers is the key to achieving great things
• An eagerness to be one team and learn from each other to bring progress to life and create a better future

You bring

•  Significant experience in food industry, preferably meat, having occupied positions in Business Management and/or Technical Sales
• People Management experience is a must
• Project and Portfolio management
• Proven track record of execution excellence
• Masters Degree in Business Management, Finance, Food Science or related areas

Our recruitment process

Are you interested in this role? Please, apply by submitting your CV in English.

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