Transformation Lead - Plant-based platform

We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Transformation Lead to drive the growth and success of our plant-based, meat, and PET food & industry business. In this role, you will ensure accelerated and sustainable growth while enhancing our competitive advantage in a rapidly changing market.

If you are passionate about leading transformational initiatives and shaping the future of the plant-based sector, this opportunity is for you.

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

Key Responsibilities

• Report out on the strategic growth initiatives and KPI’s set for the ‘plant-based’ platform.
• Drive, shape and define the organizational structure and the ways of working for the ‘plant-based’ platform.
• Get proper systems in place supporting the defined ways of working.
• Set, based on the strategic direction, a cost-effective and efficient organization, including structure, working processes, systems, capabilities, and culture, to boost people and business performance.
• Ensure proper communication on introduced as well as intended changes.
• Create a reference work/playbook to provide clarity on the organizational set-up and ways of working of the ‘plant-based’ platform.

We Bring

• Sustainability Commitment: Be part of an organization where sustainability isn't just a headline but is embedded in our strategy and processes, enabling you to make a meaningful impact on the world.
• Empowered Flexibility: Enjoy a flexible work environment that empowers you to take ownership of your work, driving accountability and fostering a healthy work-life balance.
• Inspiring Innovation: Join a company with a rich history of groundbreaking scientific innovation and a future brimming with opportunities to collaboratively create with our customers.
• Nurturing Growth: Cultivate your potential in an environment that encourages and supports curiosity, fostering an open mindset for continuous personal and professional development.
• Well-Being Priority: Experience a culture that places safety and well-being at its core, caring for both your physical and mental health.

You Bring

• Master’s degree in supply chain management, Procurement, Operations, Business Management, Finance, Food Science, or related areas.
• Significant experience in analyzing and defining process flows.
• Experience in organizational transformation.
• Proven track record of execution excellence and leadership skills.
• Skilled in project and portfolio management.
• Outstanding stakeholder management, leadership, and communication skills in all hierarchical levels.

Equal Opportunities Commitment

dsm-firmenich is fully dedicated to inclusion because when people feel engaged and empowered, their creativity and innovation drive unprecedented progress. We aim to build a workplace where opportunity really is equal, so everyone can thrive. We do not discriminate; there’s a place for everyone at dsm-firmenich.

dsm-firmenich is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. dsm-firmenich people are as diverse as our customers. For us, that includes a commitment to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

We are committed to providing reasonable support for disabled applicants in our recruiting process. Should you need assistance and are comfortable to share this, please let us know.

As innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances for the world’s growing population to thrive. With our comprehensive range of solutions, with natural and renewable ingredients and renowned science and technology capabilities, we work to create what is essential for life, desirable for consumers, and more sustainable for the planet.

dsm-firmenich is a Swiss-Dutch company, listed on the Euronext Amsterdam, with operations in almost 60 countries and revenues of more than €12 billion. With a diverse, worldwide team of nearly 30,000 employees, we bring progress to life™ every day, everywhere, for billions of people.