VP Flavors NA

Job Description VP Flavors NA - Erlanger, KYToday, ADM has a strong presence in Human Nutrition across many Food and Beverage applications; through ingredients, systems, and solutions.
We aspire to be the
partner of choice for all customers across the value chain. To achieve this, ADM requires a strong and dynamic flavors business with an robust portfolio that exceeds customer expectations, while enabling innovation and outperforming competition.
The purpose of this role is to define a global sustainable, growth strategy while delivering against the defined financial targets of today (annual Budget, 5y Business Plan) to ensure the business maintains a long-term leadership position in flavors and flavor solutions. Your ResponsibilitiesDevelop the Flavors Business growth strategy in collaboration with cross-functional leadership and food/beverage stakeholders, to ensure holistic buy-in and right sized investment to deliver on expectationsDefine and align the strategic direction of the flavors portfolio in collaboration with leading CD+D (creation, design and development, product management and market segment leaders.
Leverage prudent investments and drive category leading performance through a differentiated portfolio to achieve growth in a highly competitive market.
Assess and guide the organization on capability needs to materialize the future growth opportunities.
Drive capital expansion projects and M&A necessary to buy or build critical capabilities related to our flavors NA footprint.Drive the execution of global short and mid-term flavors strategy and enable the cross functional team to deliver on the specific flavors targets and initiatives.Manage the regional P&L for the designated portfolio working closely with commercial go-to-market teams, operations, and supply chain to ensure alignment of product development and execution plans to meet customer expectations. Act as general manager for a regional footprint of twelve manufacturing sites and 10+ innovation centers. Support Sales and Commercial teams in strategic customer relationships, elevating ADM as the partner of choice in flavor solutions. Develop strong partner and customer networks to support growth pipeline. Actively develop strategic customer relationships, increasing customer intimacy and guiding the supporting Organization (e.g., CD&D, QA, Regulatory) to provide effective customer support and execute on winning opportunities Work with the Creative, Design and Development teams on product concepts / applications solutions based on identified market / customer needs and problems to solveSupport the definition of growth initiatives to meet overall Foods' business financial targets and align the organization to ensure plans are actionableCollaborate with regional Go-to-Market cross- functional teams to develop and implement regional strategies and
growth prioritiesContribute as a key member of the global flavors leadership teams to drive accelerated business growth across regions.
Continuously optimize portfolio to drive profitability and sustain business long-term growth.Your Profile15+ years' work experience in flavors or food ingredients leadership commercial rolesP+L responsibilities and ability to deliver topline and bottom line resultsBachelor's degree in Science or Business related careers, with capacity to understand complex processesPeople leader, collaborator and team player - ability to align diverse audiences toward a common goal.Successful track record in the flavors and food ingredients sectorStrong commercial acumen and customer focusConsumer and market trends sensitivityExcellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate and influence internal and external stakeholdersEntrepreneurial and owner's mindsetInfluencing leadershipOur OfferChallenging tasks, short decision-making processes and a high level of personal responsibility in a modern work environment with flexible work time modelsRoom for innovative thinking and growth with the possibility to manage your own career path.A company culture which promotes continuous learning and diversity.Excellent career opportunities in a world leading nutrition company.An attractive remuneration including a variety of social benefits like subsidized health & fitness offers.Excited about this role but don't meet every requirement listed? Studies show that often applicants will self-select out if they don't check every box. We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.ADM requires the successful completion of a background check. REF:88370BR