There's never been a more exciting time to be at McCormick Thailand. We're a respected global flavour leader with more than 12,000 employees across 27 countries. From favourite drinks to iconic burgers and in every aisle in the grocery store, McCormick is flavouring many of the biggest brands you know.
What makes us a great place to work? Simple. We put people first. We champion growth, respect everyone's contributions and do what's right for our business, our people and our planet. The best part: we get to bring our passion for flavour to work every day. Join us on our quest to make every meal and moment better.
COMMERCIALIZATION MANAGER
Position Overview
Responsibilities include leading the cross-functional team for new products, line extensions, product changes and product deletions. Leads the systematic "stage-gate" process for projects from ideation to commercialization to post-launch review. Leads cross-functional project teams maintaining documentation to track project status. Positions reports to the India/SEA Commercialization and IBP Lead.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead business critical innovation projects involving cross functional team meetings to project commercialization and faster in-market launch. Collaborate with R&D, commercial, supply chain, finance, quality and regulatory on new product innovation, product/packaging changes, optimization projects and product deletions.
- Assess business process to identify gaps and solutions to improve commercialization efforts. Optimizes processes for new products, product changes and product deletions and speed to market initiatives
- Manage and improve portfolio review and stage-gate process from ideation to commercialization to post-launch review. This may be in form of improving the existing process or the usage of a software-based solution leveraging analytics.
Required Qualifications
- BSc in Business Administration/Supply Chain/Logistics/Purchasing or related discipline
- PMP certification ideal but not mandatory
- + years of project management experience with demonstrated success in managing multiple projects at one time. Demonstrated success in achieving business results through process improvement and leading cross-functional teams. Strong analytic and organizational skills. Strong skills in MS Excel Developing a good understanding of innovation commercialization process and how the team interacts and integrates with others in accomplishing objectives. Developing a good understanding of marketing procedures and concepts. Demonstrated excellent results in professional positions that indicate interest and capability Good understanding of Innovation stage gate process, commercialization activities and supply chain organization
- Good written communication and presentation skills.
- Regular exchange of information with Marketing, Technical & Supply Chain team; ability to speak to all audiences using appropriate trade jargon. Experience leading cross-functional teams
- Leadership - Ability to motivate others to achieve results and to deliver against commitments without formal authority. Decision Making -Exercises discretion regarding data and sources, analytic conclusions, and smaller strategic recommendations.
- Methodical and Organized
- Self-motivated
- Persistent
- Strong skills in Microsoft including Microsoft Project, Excel and Power Point
- Flavour solutions-adjacent industry experience preferred. System savvy (SAP, MS Project, Excel) preferred. Demonstrated success leading and championing business plan recommendations for senior management preferred.
Dimensions
Tactical - 60% and Strategic 40% Assists with forming strategic solutions to problems while implementing day to day actions. Identifies potential problems and key issues facing project teams. Strong leadership and problem-solving skills with a bias for action. Direct impact on business - has a positive impact on Commercial Team and ultimately the division by meeting commercialization objectives. Rapidly developing capability to lead projects that support both Commercial and Supply Chain objectives. Rapidly developing capability to identify and lead process and continuous improvement initiatives.
Work Environment Designation: Office/Factory/WFH - Hybrid
Our ambitions are bold. If you are a change-maker with a passion for flavour and an appetite for a good challenge, come have a seat at our table. Your application will be treated in strict confidence.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. If you are a qualified applicant, you will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.