Position Snapshot

Business Area:  Cereal Partners Worldwide

Job Title: Shopper Activation Project Manager (Shippers)
Location:  Welwyn Garden City (Hybrid 2-3 times a week)
Salary up to £50,000 depending on experience + potential bonus + generous pension scheme + 12 flexible days on top of 25-day holiday entitlement + 2 paid volunteering days + other fantastic benefits! 

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Position Summary 

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Shopper Activation Project Manager to join our dynamic team at Cereal Partners. In this role, you will collaborate with various departments including Sales, Supply Chain, Marketing, Shopper, Finance, and the COC Team based in Poland to design and execute project management processes for prefilled shippers. You will be reporting into our Shopper & Field Strategy Manager and be part of a team that value open communication.

A little bit about us 

Cereal Partners Worldwide (CPW) is a leading global breakfast cereal company and the maker of Nestlé breakfast cereals, including global favourites such as NESQUIK®, FITNESS®, CHEERIOS® and CHOCAPIC®. With more than 50 brands to suit all ages and lifestyles, we strive to make breakfast better with convenient, tasty and nutritious food that helps people start their day in the best possible way.  

A day in the life of a Shopper Activation Project Manager…

 Your primary responsibility will be to ensure the successful and timely execution of our shipper plan across multiple retailers, brands, and campaigns. Your responsibilities will also include:

• Efficiently manage the end-to-end process for prefilled shippers, taking full ownership and fostering collaboration across all relevant teams.
• Apply project management tools, skills, and behaviours to ensure the on-time and high-quality launch of prefilled units, adhering to retailer guidelines and nuances.
• Act as the single point of contact for all prefilled shipper matters, addressing any issues or challenges that arise.
• Drive process improvement initiatives by identifying areas for enhancement and leading the implementation of new processes to drive efficiencies.
• Establish a best practice process that aligns with cross-functional teams and meets business requirements.
• Lead and facilitate meetings to ensure production deadlines are met, and all teams fulfil their responsibilities.
• Establish Key Success Criteria to evaluate the viability, profitability, and return on investment of each shipper project.
• Collaborate with the Field & Shopper Strategy Manager to drive the continuous evolution and strategy of shippers, including the transition to double stacked prefilled units and a quick turnaround repository and process.
• Provide transparent communication of prefilled status, costs, and risks to cross-functional team members and senior leadership.
• Capture learnings and share them with the team to drive enhanced efficiencies.

What will make you successful 

 If you are a proactive and results-driven individual with a passion for project management and shopper activation, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. You will:

• Have project management experience, with a strong understanding of project management principles.
• Be a highly motivated individual with the ability to work independently and as part of a fast-paced team.
• Have strong time management skills, attention to detail, and a sense of responsibility and accountability.
• Have demonstrated leadership in cross-functional teams, with the ability to resolve conflicts and achieve outcomes suitable for all parties.
• Have experience in creating or adapting processes to ensure effective and efficient end-to-end process management.
• Be proficient in delivering Key Success Criteria or Profit & Loss Governance.
• Have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with peers and senior stakeholders.
• Have strong presentation skills, with the ability to create and deliver engaging PowerPoint presentations.

Join our team at Cereal Partners and contribute to the success of our shipper programs while driving continuous improvement and efficiency.

What you need to know 

What can we offer in return? Great benefits you’d expect from a business the size of Nestlé – in the shape of a competitive salary and benefits package, bonus scheme, flexible working scheme, 25 days holiday plus statutory holidays plus flex leave, pension scheme and a real focus on personal development and growth. 

 
The closing date for this role is 28th November 2024. 

 
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