Product Manager

Want to help us bring happiness to the world? Want to join an ambitious and fast growing global biscuits and confectionery business investing heavily in iconic global brands, infrastructure and people? Then this is the place for you.

As proud bakers and chocolatiers and custodians of iconic global brands, we don't compromise on the quality of ingredients in our products or on the people we hire. We are looking for entrepreneurial spirits who share our passion for bringing happiness to our consumers and who embody our Winning Traits.

To succeed at pladis you need to be purpose-led, resilient and positive to succeed here because we expect pace and agility, we insist on collaboration and demand accountability. If that is your thing, then pladis offers global ambition, a clear Vision and roadmap for success, challenge, and unrivalled opportunities to learn and make an impact

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Our story

Family and ideas have always been our ingredients. Our founding families believed biscuits and chocolates could bring moments of happiness to the world. Their ideas have stood the test of time. Their spirit continues to inspire our future. It's in the care and the craft we bake into biscuits and chocolates that have been loved for generations. And it's in the fresh ideas, the new twists, flavours and textures we add to old and new favourites.

Our 16,000 colleagues across our global network of bakers, distribution sites and offices each with their own unique, diverse experience. To bring happiness with every bite.

If you're a part of the pladis team, you know what it means to bring it. Whether it's our resilience, team spirit or go-getting attitude. Our courage and compassion. Our ownership. Our whole selves. We Bring it. Day in, day out.

Inspired by you

Our founders didn't follow rules and recipes, they created them. We're looking for fresh thinkers to help us create the next chapter for pladis.

pladis succeeds because of people like you. People who wake up in the morning excited to get to work. Who believe in themselves and their potential. Who want to grow as part of a global community of like-minded colleagues Because growth is our oxygen and our fuel. And it's our deep and abiding belief that growth comes from working together, helping each other out, always passionate about our purpose to bring happiness with every bite.

Our Purpose

Bring happiness with every bite

It's a purpose that every one of our colleagues, all around the world believes in. And while we're all unique, we also share the same values.

Each of our values is important on its own. In combination they're incredibly powerful.

Our values have deep personal meaning to us. They're part of who we are and what we stand for as an employer.
 

Living our pladis values is a key part of success, look out for questions in your interview that link to these key pladis values.
 

What will this role achieve?

The Product Manager - New Business, plays a pivotal role in driving innovation, strategy, and growth for emerging products. This role demands a visionary leader with a keen understanding of market trends, consumer needs, and the competitive landscape. The Product Manager – New Business will be responsible for overseeing the entire product development lifecycle from conception to market launch, ensuring that new business initiatives align with the company's overall goals and objectives.

The roles report directly to the Marketing Manager, ANZ

What will be your key deliverables?
Responsibilities

• Market Research and Analysis: Conduct thorough market research to identify opportunities for new products. Analyse consumer behaviour, market trends, and competitor strategies to inform new product development (NPD).
• Product Strategy and Vision: Develop and articulate a clear product vision and strategy. Set product goals and objectives that align with brand and business strategies & priorities.
• Product Development: Lead cross-functional project teams through the product development lifecycle, including ideation, design, development, testing, and launch. Ensure timely delivery and high-quality standards.
• Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including marketing, sales, engineering, and customer support teams, to ensure product success.
• Financial analysis & planning: Oversee budgeting and financial analysis & planning for new product initiatives. Ensure cost-effective strategies and optimize resources.
• Performance Tracking: Monitor product performance post-launch. Analyse key metrics and feedback to iterate and improve the product.
• Customer Focus: Drive customer-centric strategies. Gather and analyse customer feedback to ensure the product meets and exceeds their expectations.

Bring your experience.

Essential:

• To be considered for this role, candidates must possess the right to work in Australia
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or related field. An MBA or advanced degree is preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 – 8 years of experience in product management, preferably in a new business or startup environment.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams with Project Management experience in an FMCG environment. Proficiency in project management tools and software.
• Commercial acumen, including solid financial analysis and understanding of the fundamental drivers of a P&L
• Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to build networks and connections
• Excellent communication skills and presentation skills – an ability to create a clear and concise message and tell a story
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills – logical thinker with strong attention to detail
• Customer Orientation: Deep understanding of customer needs and the ability to translate them into product features

Desirable:

• Leadership – ability to influence
• Tenacity & resilience
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Conflict and issue resolution
• Prioritization skills
• Can do mindset, action orientated

Our Values:

Purpose led – We're energised and guided by our purpose to bring happiness with every bite

Agile – We're ever evolving, we never stand still, always improving for our customers and our consumers.

Positive – We're highly motivated optimistic, courageous, and we inspire each other to be better

Resilient - We're persistent in the face of setbacks, quick to adapt, learn and move forward

Collaborative – We gain strength from operating as one pladis, winning and succeeding together

Best mix of ingredients

pladis is an equal opportunities employer, like every great recipe we're a thoughtful mix. A happy and inclusive place to work that's as diverse as our consumers and the communities we support, live and work in, all around the world. Where every voice is heard, and difference is celebrated. Where fresh perspectives and new ideas help us grow and thrive.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform key job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

pladis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.

We operate a strict Preferred Supplier List. If you are a recruitment agency and wish to submit candidate to be considered for this vacancy, you must have agreed to, and signed, our terms of business.
We will not accept CVs from any other sources other than those currently on our PSL. We will not pay a fee for any candidate that has not been represented by a provider on our PSL.