Innovation&Commercialization Specialist (CDD)

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number#174111 - Paris Paris France

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specialising in Oral Care Personal Care Home Care Skin Care and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world making us a household name!

Join Colgate-Palmolive a caring innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people their pets and our planet. Guided by our core valuesCaring Inclusive and Courageouswe foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together lets build a brighter healthier future for all.

Position Summary:

The Innovation & Commercialization Specialist will work hands in hands with Filorga Innovation & Commercialization Senior Manager as well as with Master Data Analyst who is part of the team.

One of the core responsibilities of this person will be to manage all trade plan projects & marketing grid launches / renovations together with all cross functional teams.

The other key projects include formula changes and packaging/graphics changes for Filorga either driven by the Marketing team or else due to IOCs or discontinued materials or other legal/regulatory requirements.

The person will be responsible for coordinating Marketing briefs assessment & validation designing & securing timeline associated to each brief and will be THE internal & external coordinator who manages projects.

The position will work closely with Marketing R&D Quality Regulatory Legal and rest of Supply Chain teams and will hold regular internal cross functional meetings for very close follow-up.

The person will also hold regular meetings with External Manufacturers for follow-up and very close monitoring of plannings & stock availability dates.

Additionally this role will be responsible for managing the consolidation of costs of goods & profitability with the collaboration of Procurement & Finance and for getting final approval from Marketing.

Finally the person will also be responsible for placing orders (raw materials / packagings / finished goods) for launches (Supply chain keeps placing orders for existing portfolio & resupplying after launches).

This person is expected to overcome obstacles to meet and/or exceed goals and objectives and take action beyond what is necessarily called for by being self-reliant enterprising and resourceful. Respectfully expresses comments concerns and recommendations both verbally and in writing/email. Demonstrating open mindedness and responds well to change and helps others adapt positively to changes.

Responsibilities include the following but not limited to:

• Manages all trade plan projects & marketing grid launches / renovations as well as formula and packaging changes ensuring smooth manufacturing startup and timely supply of goods.

• Is responsible for any project that requires detailed Project Management Support.

• Facilitates Marketing brief assessment & validation throughout Smartsheet.

• Creates project timelines throughout Smartsheet and keeps them up to date with recent changes or improvements.

• Coordinates and leads regular internal & external projects follow-up meetings with a clear action plan and highlights critical next steps and actions required.

• Anticipates and recognizes potential problems and generates alternatives for problem resolution.

• Reports to Filorga Innovation & Commercialization Senior Manager any warning / issue (timing price technical issue etc.) to find solution together & to raise the issue with the action plan associated to Top Management if need be.

• With joint efforts from Procurement ensures costs of new products are well negotiated with the External Manufacturers and in line with the cost targets in the marketing briefs.

• Establishes margin scenarios in conjunction with the Marketing & Finance departments.

• For new innovation projects ensures that the packaging component meets the Sustainability standards.

• Places orders for raw materials / packagings / finished goods for launches only.

• Works to develop and implement contingency plans that are actionable in case of a catastrophic event and interruption in the supply chain.

Minimum Requirements:

• 4 years of Project Management in Skincare experience in Product Development and mastery of Smartsheet would be key assets.

• French fluency is a must.

• Professional level of English is required.

Preferred Skills:

• Solution oriented mindset

• Strong organizational problem-solving and analytical skills

• Promoting collaborative work and One team spirit

• Facilitating cross functional communication

• Willing to continuously improve and optimize tools & ways of working to promote efficient execution flawless & collaborative cross functional project management process

• Ability to manage priorities workflow & warnings when needed

• Versatility flexibility and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm

• Acute attention to detail

• Ability to drive for fast resolutions to meet the needs of growing business

• Commitment to excellence and high standards

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Strong interpersonal skills

Our Commitment to Inclusion
Our journey begins with our peopledeveloping strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self is treated with respect and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race colour religion gender gender identity sexual orientation national origin ethnicity age disability marital status veteran status (United States positions) or any other characteristic protected by law.

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