Innovation Project Manager

• Jan 2022 - Present

Responsible for leading innovation projects for Spirits (gin/premium whisky) and ready-to-drink alcoholic beverages. • Project management for New to World brands, line extensions/expansions and renovation in packaging and liquid for international business - build and handle documentation and timelines for all Stage-Gate projects, gaining cross-functional alignment and leading the weekly project calls/meetings. • Close alignment with Finance team to develop cost of goods for projects throughout the project life cycle. • Understanding of copacker capabilities and leading implementation of solutions for delivering innovation across different countries. • Support innovation teams in identifying market trends, creation of budgets, day to day management of creative and research agencies, brand reviews, and development of creative, liquid, and product briefs. • Alignment with Compliance team to conduct relevant market mandatories pre-screening. • Close alignment with brand teams and external agencies on artwork development and final delivery of files to printers. • Close alignment with packaging suppliers on new developments from basic artwork modification to completely new designs, considering a wide range of different materials (glass bottles, cans, carton packs, labels, corks, etc). Show less

Innovation Coordinator

• Jun 2020 - Dec 2021

Responsible for leading Innovation projects (product) of medium and high complexities for premium and craft brands. • Project management for line extensions, new packaging and new brands: planning and scheduling project timelines through stage-gate innovation process, which includes project scope definition, business cases construction and P&L analysis, risk assessments, documentation management, performance indicators (KPIs) planning and follow up. • Market trends mapping and data analysis: comprehension of market trends and evaluation of portfolio opportunities.• Ideation workshops management: responsible for leading ideation sessions for long-term pipeline construction according to each brand’s strategy. • Go-to-market execution: responsible for leading tactic activities, such as product distribution and systems registration, to guarantee a smooth and successful launch. Show less

Sr. Innovation Analyst

• Jan 2018 - Jun 2020

Responsible for leading innovation projects of low and medium complexity, implementing global processes. Main activities include Project management (line extensions, new packaging and new brands), local and global trends mapping, P&L analysis, business cases construction.

Sr. Buyer

• Sep 2017 - Jan 2018

Raw materials - Malt and Special Malt

Pl. Buyer

• Sep 2014 - Sep 2017

R&D Buyer (Pack and Raw – Innovations) – From Sep/15 to Sep/17• Responsible for new materials introduction, new suppliers development and cost reduction activities. Direct support for supply chain and marketing, helping on business cases elaboration (BoM costs) and early supplier involvement for new projects.Capex – Brewery and Civil works – From Dec/14 to Sep/15• Responsible for negotiation and contract management of brewery equipments and civil works inside the facilities.MRO Buyer – From Sep/14 to Dec/14• Responsible for spare parts and maintenance services negotiations. Show less

Jr. Buyer

• Feb 2012 - May 2014

Advanced Purchasing - Commercial Vehicles and Aftermarket Advanced Purchasing - Commercial Vehicles and Aftermarket

Intern

• Jun 2011 - Feb 2012

Intern

• Oct 2010 - May 2011