Role description
As anInternational Project & Process Manager you will be part of the corporate development team and responsible for strengthening our global collaboration by harmonizing the interfaces to our international subsidiaries. Your role will combine project coordination process optimization and stakeholder management ensuring that our global operations run efficiently and consistently. You will coordinate cross-border projects drive the implementation of internationally relevant processes and support the creation of a network of factories that deliver consistent high-quality products worldwide.
Your Mission
Intercompany Project Coordination- Coordinate intercompany projects and optimize interfaces with international subsidiaries and partners to ensure timely delivery and alignment with business goals.
- Drive collaboration and clear communication across cross-functional teams providing transparency on project progress risks and dependencies.
Process Optimization & Implementation- Record and analyse existing processes across entities to maximize value creation and operational efficiency.
- Harmonize and implement global processes in collaboration with relevant departments to ensure consistency and scalability.
Interfaces & Collaboration
- Serve as the primary interface between international subsidiaries and internal departments ensuring smooth collaboration and alignment.
- Drive efficient international collaboration by leveraging tools such as Jira Confluence ERP and CRM for project tracking documentation and workflow optimization.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Business Administration Industrial Engineering Supply Chain Management or a related field.
- 13 years of experience in project coordination process support or operations.
- Basic experience working on cross-functional or international projects.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to document processes and support process improvement initiatives.
- Familiarity with tools such as Jira Confluence ERP or CRM systems.
- Proactive collaborative structured and adaptable mindset with a willingness to learn.
- Fluent in German and English (spoken and written).
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting process harmonization or project implementation across multiple teams or locations.
- Interest in process optimization digitalization and workflow improvement.
- Knowledge of manufacturing production or supply chain environments.
Why youll love working here
- Exciting tasks in an internationally operating growing family business with flat hierarchies
- Flexible working hours and home office options
- 4 weeks remote work from other EU countries
- 30 days paid vacation per year
- Salary bands for a fair corporate culture
- Monthly allowance of 50 for your BAV
- Annual 360 feedback loops with clear promotion criteria and an individual career path
- Responsibility from day one in a company that encourages personal responsibility and growth
- Regular company events such as summer party Christmas party
- Paid team dinners or activities for each team twice a year
- Free parking right outside the door
- Perks and benefits: JobRad subsidized lunch subsidy for the Deutschlandticket free language courses and discounted memberships at several gyms and for the Wellpass
- Fresh fruit free drinks and snacks in the office
Our Process
- Initial Screen with the Recruiter
- Technical Interview with the Hiring Manager
- Challenge onsite
About us
At Arethia we fuse our long-standing reputation with a continual push for progress. A rapidly expanding player in the flavour industry Arethia specialises in delivering innovative taste solutions and co-creating products that consumers love. For more than 70 years Arethia has been known for its close collaboration with customers and the highest quality standards. With over 250 employees spread across Germany Switzerland Dubai and Indonesia we aim to shape the future of flavours with a culture that values agility transparency and talent.
Required Experience:
Manager