Event Management Coordinator

Nestle Middle East

Dubai, UAE

Ref: GP991-143

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

DURATION: 1 year Temporary Contract
DIVISION: Supply Chain

REPORTS TO: Event Manager Team Lead

Main Purpose of Job:
Drive and manage all product change projects by ensuring smooth and fast processing of all events in-order to achieve first time right quality, speed to market and cost savings. The role brings improved efficiency and effectiveness of events to the business by aligning critical paths across operations.

Major Responsibilities:
• Initiate project, prepare the Critical Path Scheduling (Gantt chart) and establish a consensus from all participants on a timetable (key milestones on Gantt charts)
• Prepare, organize & lead regular meetings with project team to review the progress on milestones. Write & distribute minutes & coordinate with all stakeholders on updates in between meetings
• Maintain NPDI (Nestlé Product Development and Introduction) BU Portfolio & inform stakeholders of project status
• Initiate, prepare, lead & coordinate stage gate meetings/follow up on approvals
• In conjunction with the Event Owner, post evaluate events to create recommendations and actions for improvements
• Provide a regular update to the Business Unit & Category Demand and Supply Planner team on projects’ status
• Provide required inputs to enable decisions on innovation/renovation projects
• Provide necessary information for Key Decision Makers in the Innovation and Renovation; Evaluate risks and offer solutions to enable decisions on product-launch dates needing to be revised
• Train end users on NPD (New Product Development) tool and methodology
• Train new comers and brand managers on innovation/renovation process flow

Requirements

• Bachelor degree
• At least 3 years of experience preferably in project management
• Product launch experience is a plus
• Experience in planning or wider supply chain operations is a plus
• Demonstrate strong communication skills
• Demonstrate ability to build strong rapport with stakeholders

About the Company

Nestle with headquarters in Vevey, Switzerland was founded in 1866 by Henri Nestle and is today the world's biggest food and beverage company. Sales for 2006 were CHF 98.5 bn, with a net profit of CHF 9 bn. We employ around 265,000 people and have factories or operations in almost every country in the world.

The Company's strategy is guided by several fundamental principles. Nestle's existing products grow through innovation and renovation while maintaining a balance in geographic activities and product lines. Long-term potential is never sacrificed for short-term performance. The Company's priority is to bring the best and most relevant products to people, wherever they are, whatever their needs, throughout their lives.

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