Regional PFM Manager
Ferrero is seeking a dynamic and experienced Regional Product Flow Manager (PFM) to lead and manage the end-to-end product flow and documental processes across the Central Asia & Caucasus region. This role is pivotal in ensuring timely product launches, packaging compliance, and smooth coordination between cross-functional teams.
- Ensure timely availability of packaging materials and accurate documentation aligned with legal, marketing, and quality standards.
- Lead the downstream product flow process, including forecasting, market calendar alignment, and risk mitigation.
- Act as the regional reference point for documental process setup and project timelines.
- Manage packaging reuse and obsolescence through SAP and Orphan Tool systems.
- Coordinate with marketing, legal, supply chain, and production teams to ensure smooth project execution.
- Oversee product documentation in SAP, including recipe validation, template creation, and artwork approval.
- Drive F8 release processes and ensure compliance with food law requirements.
- Serve as a Subject Matter Expert and trainer for documental processes across the region.
- Lead monthly Portfolio Management Review meetings and propose go/no-go decisions for new product launches.
- Manage a team of 2–3 PFM Specialists, fostering development and performance.
- Support local master data activities and reporting as needed.
- 8+ years of experience in FMCG, preferably in product flow, supply chain, or project management roles.
- Strong knowledge of SAP (ECC, BW, APO), PIM systems, and artwork/documentation processes.
- Proven leadership and stakeholder management skills.
- Fluent in English;
- Project Management certification (e.g., PMI) is preferred.
- Detail-oriented with strong analytical and planning capabilities.
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Ferrero began its journey in the small town of Alba in Piedmont, Italy, in 1946. Today, it is one of the world’s largest sweet-packaged food companies, with many iconic brands sold in countries all over the world. Find out more about Ferrero at ferrero.com.
Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative, and highly rewarding.
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