Commercialisation Specialist

Are you a connector, a problem-solver and a supply chain enthusiast? We’re looking for a Commercialisation Specialist for our Leerdam portfolio within our Cheese Commercialisation team. In this role, you’ll be at the heart of product innovation, facilitating the development and successful introduction of new cheese products from concept to shelf.

The Commercialisation Specialist ensures the delivery of customer‑centric end‑to‑end supply chain solutions and acts as the central link between R&D, Marketing, Sales, Finance, Quality, Procurement, Partnerships and Supply Chain. Your goal is to bring the right products to market in the most effective and efficient way possible.

• Master’s degree preferably in Supply Chain Management/Logistics or Marketing
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Supply Chain/Operations within a Demand/Supply Planning/Manufacturing environment in FMCG
• Experience in project and change management is a plus
• Entrepreneurial, customer‑focused mindset with a drive for results
• Pragmatic approach, seeking efficient and effective solutions
• An innovative thinker; energized by challenges and new ideas
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, able to motivate and engage colleagues at all levels
• Commercial affinity and a business‑oriented way of thinking
• Fluency in Dutch and/or English, both written and spoken
• The ability to thrive under pressure in a fast‑moving, multi‑stakeholder environment

At Friesland Campina you work on strong, globally loved brands enjoyed by millions every day – like Friso, Campina, Chocomel and Frisian Flag. We offer a farmer‑owned cooperative atmosphere with an international environment and a clear social and sustainable purpose.

• Salary between €3,900 and €5,250 gross per month (full‑time), depending on experience
• Flexible work week of 32 to 38 hours, a 5% year‑end allowance, 10% company bonus, 8% holiday allowance and a pension scheme
• Hybrid working with flexible hours, a train card or €0.23 per km (max. 30 km one way)
• 200 hours of annual leave, with the option to buy or sell up to 40 hours
• Company laptop, phone and home‑office equipment
• Well‑being and inclusion initiatives, health support and employee assistance programmes
• Perks at the head office – milk and cheese during lunch, fresh fruit and barista coffee

• Design customer‑focused, end‑to‑end supply chain solutions for new or modified products/concepts
• Lead the successful introduction of new products and product changes across the supply chain
• Act as the primary point of contact for business teams on new products and portfolio‑related questions
• Conduct product portfolio reviews and drive data‑informed decision‑making based on supply chain and customer insights
• Drive make‑or‑buy decisions for supply chain solutions for new concepts by assessing capabilities, complexity and capacity options with supply chain partners
• Manage project timelines proactively and take swift action to prevent or minimise delays
• Participate in customer‑focused projects to deliver product innovations and lead supply‑chain‑focused projects
• Assess requests against cheese menu card solutions to avoid unnecessary supply‑chain complexity and escalating deviations where needed
• Support tender project managers with data, supply connections, cost pricing, sample coordination and capability checks
• Identify and drive continuous improvement opportunities across your scope
• Support Power BI dashboarding to enable portfolio health insights, lead‑time analysis and cost optimisation

• Inspirational purpose – better nutrition for the world and a good income for our farmers for current and future generations
• A cooperative culture characterised by global collaboration, respect and shared success
• Tangible impact – space for your ambition with autonomy and clear focus
• Professional growth – we invest in your personal and professional development through training and courses

We value talented people from any background who want to contribute to something bigger than themselves. Join us and help shape a better world.

Neem gerust contact op met onze recruiter Dennis van Straaten. dennis.van