Life tastes better with ice cream
With 19.000 expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Wall’s, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry’s, loved in 76 countries, we are the world’s largest Ice Cream company leading the industry.
We create iconic ice cream brands that are part of everyday life, bringing moments of joy to millions of people around the world. Everybody loves ice cream. And as the world’s biggest pure‑play ice cream company, we have the scale and ambition to make a real difference.
What truly sets us apart is how we work.
We move fast and keep things simple. We turn ideas into action, trust people to take ownership, and work as one team to win together with integrity. Our culture is high‑performance, collaborative and focused on getting things done.
We’re curious and ready for what’s next. We embrace digital, use data to make better decisions, and keep learning, including how AI can help us work smarter and serve consumers better.
What you'll be responsible for:
Validates global “Make” processes, including integration with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), against the SU’s line operations, shift structures, production logic and regulatory requirements
Coordinates with production managers and line supervisors to identify and assess fit gaps, escalate statutory or critical local needs, and confirm alignment with the future Day 2 state
Supports System Integration Testing (SIT) and User Acceptance Testing (UAT), ensuring end-to-end validation of manufacturing processes including MES events, data capture, and batch handling
Supports preparation and readiness of manufacturing teams for cutover, including coordination of shift coverage, production downtime, MES configuration, and Hypercare triage for production issues
Validates global “Deliver” processes, ensuring they align with SU-level inbound and outbound logistics, internal warehouse workflows and third-party logistics (3PL) operations
Coordinates with warehouse supervisors, dispatch teams, and logistics providers to map Day 2 processes and confirm that infrastructure, staffing and sequencing can support future operations
Supports the preparation and execution of physical stock build plans, site layout reviews, and contingency plans for dispatch and delivery continuity during cutover
Participates in SIT and UAT for inbound/outbound and warehousing processes and coordinates live cutover logistics including issue resolution and Hypercare support
Requirements Gathering & Fit-Gap Analysis
Support assessments between global template vs local requirements and maximize fit-to-template localization adoption
Translate business needs into system requirements and process changes, whilst securing minimal customizations
Solution Delivery Support
Review testing scenarios and support defect resolution.
Review cutover and deployment plan for the sub-function
Support data conversion, cutover, and go-live activities and hypercare related to the process domain
We're looking for someone who:
Strong operational experience in manufacturing, with deep knowledge of local manufacturing processes and strong understanding of logistics, dispatch, and warehouse operations
Familiarity with SAP Production Planning (SAP PP), Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), and shopfloor data collection technologies is required
Experience with SAP Warehouse Management (SAP WM) or SAP Extended Warehouse Management (SAP EWM) is required
Proven ability to translate global designs into effective plant execution while proactively coordinating stakeholders, mitigating production risks, and driving timely issue resolution.
What you'll get
Alongside meaningful work and strong development, we offer a reward package that typically includes
· Market-competitive pay and performance related rewards
· Flexible ways of working
· Support for health, wellbeing and life outside of work
· Time off to rest and recharge
· Ongoing learning and development opportunities
Why join us?
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