Title:  Portfolio Manager (m/f/d)

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We are looking for a full-time Portfolio Manager (m/f/d) as of November to strengthen our Marketing Department in Cologne.

Your tasks - exciting and diverse

• Oversee Packaging Projects: Manage price and regulatory updates, new product launches, and brand initiatives from a packaging perspective, ensuring clear and effective project briefs.
• Project Execution: Implement and assess packaging projects for feasibility, timing, and budget. Track progress together with respective stakeholders and suggest improvements when needed.
• Central Point of Contact: Serve as the main liaison during packaging projects within the market organization, maintaining regular communication with brand teams, R&D, logistics, and demand fulfillment and global functions.
• Drive Efficiency: Support standardization, optimization, and cost-saving initiatives in packaging.

Your talent –  packaging project management skills

• A successful graduation in a commercial oriented study program
• Experience in market specific packaging development being advantageous
• Talented project manager, with strong planning and organizational abilities.
• Structured thinking. Identifying, and setting priorities effectively
• Always acting trustworthy and with a high level of integrity, demonstrates a precise working approach
• Good interpersonal skills, open minded, quick learner
• Approach challenges with open and enthusiastic mindset
• Proficient in Excel, with knowledge of PLM and SAP being advantageous
• Fluent in both written and spoken English and German

Your benefits - evidently appealing

• A varied and responsible job with one of the largest employers in the tobacco industry
• A family-like corporate culture combined with the development opportunities of an international group of companies
• A management that stands for an appreciative and integrative style of leadership
• Various offers to support you in balancing family and career as well as offers around the topic of well-being
• Home office equipment, laptop, and company mobile phone
• Attractive remuneration
• Opportunity to immerse and extend you knowledge in the largest tobacco market in Europe with its complex structures and footprint in many different segments.

Your chance:

Take your chance and join one of the "Top Employers 2024" in Germany.

We offer you a challenging and varied job in an international company. Continuous further training and attractive general conditions are fundamental components of our personnel concept.

Are you ready to join us? Build your success story at JTI. Apply now!

Next Steps:

After applying, if selected, please anticipate the following within 1-3 weeks of the job posting closure: Phone screening with TA > Assessment tests > Interviews > Offer. Each step is eliminatory and may vary by role type.

At JTI, we strive to create a diverse and inclusive work environment. As an equal-opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to applicants with special needs. If you require any accommodations, please let the Talent Advisor know during the selection process.