Warszawa, mazowieckie

Position Summary
The Associate Manager, EU Batteries has geographic responsibility for the operationalization of global marketing cycle plans for all battery brands (Energizer, Eveready, Varta/ Rayovac, Private Label Brands) and products (alkaline, carbon zinc, specialty, watch, and chargers & rechargeable batteries), adapting as necessary to deliver market needs, whilst aligning with global brand and product strategies and priorities to drive growth and profitability.

Accountabilities

• Operationalizes the global product cycle plan for all battery products (alkaline, carbon zinc, specialty, watch and chargers & rechargeable battery) ranges across Europe.
• Work with Sr. Manager, Global Marketing Operations for Battery & Lights, Brand Activation Teams (Global & Market) and Global Category Teams to coordinate coherent asset deployment in support of brand plans
• Manages product group artworks and graphics in line with Global direction in compliance with local language and legal requirements
• Tracks, monitors, and reports on the implementation of product cycle plans and competitor reaction across specified areas
• Coordinates with cross-functional teams (Global Battery Category, Local Marketing Teams, Packaging Center of Excellence- PCOE, Integrated Supply Chain- Supply Planning, Demand Planning, Customer Service, Legal, Regulatory) to ensure timely execution of the cycle plan
• Utilizes systems and tools effectively and gatekeep processes for seamless collaboration
• Works effectively and efficiently with a sense of urgency to meet stringent deadline in a quantitative way to exceed stakeholder expectations
• Manages assigned key projects related to portfolio management

Specific Accountabilities

• Maintains an evergreen catalogue of products available to markets for specified product groups, avoiding complexity and driving simplification through harmonization of product portfolios and SKUs.
• Manages the timely and efficient development and introduction of new core sku’s and the efficient withdrawal of obsolete, unprofitable, or unnecessary sku’s.
• Manages the administration of new packaging development via existing sku management and asset management processes for all new sku’s.
• Manages development of designs and artwork for new products in line with global designs and guidelines.

Come join us!

Energizer offers a competitive total rewards package which includes a range of health, wellness and retirement savings coverage, paid time off and holidays, and many opportunities to learn, develop and grow. At Energizer, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute and make an impact every single day.

Energizer is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, marital or parental status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Requirements:

• Degree (or equivalent) in Business, Marketing, Operations, or similar course
• Solid track record of working in a product management, category, operations, or packaging artwork development role in consumer goods.
• Experience in operations, product launches & portfolio management, consumer marketing
• Experience of cross functional teamwork and working effectively in a matrix organization
• Strong project management skills
• Agency and supplier management experience
• Fluent English with cross-market/multi-cultural exposure and experience within EMEA
• High level computer skills in Microsoft Office
• Demonstrated competencies in collaboration, influencing and strategic thinking