KPS India - Marketing And Licensing Manager

Job Location: Pune

Company Description

Ferrero is a family-owned company with a truly progressive and global outlook and iconic brands such as Nutella®, Tic Tac®, Ferrero Rocher®, Raffaello®, Kinder Bueno® and Kinder Surprise®. As the love for our brands continues to grow, so too does our global reach. Represented in more than 50 countries, with products sold in more than 170, the Ferrero Group is loved by generations around the world. The secret to our global success? 40,000

dedicated employees who celebrate care and quality to craft a business, careers and brands we are proud of. Join us, and you could be one of them.

Diversity Statement

Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all of our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative and highly rewarding.

About the Role:

Closely collaborating with GTO, the Licensing team, KPS India Team, and Partners to manage and execute toy industrialization approval processes (e.g., checklists) within the toy development cycle. Overseeing the distribution of toy samples when needed (e.g., to the Innovation Center, GTO) and leading improvement and development projects.

The Candidate would manage the Toy Industrialisation approvals of the Industrial India Hub Kinder Eggs Toys.

Main Responsibilities:

TOYS INDUSTRIALIZATION APPROVAL MANAGEMENT

• Industrial Approval of ALL Toys (KJ/KS) which requires Checking, Commenting, Revision, and exact correspondence (with frequent updates) to PLM Information, Documents and Data, with Preparation and Submission in each Stage of MKTG CHECKLIST for: Pantone Colors, Finishing, Special FX; Aesthetics; Decorations; Accessories; Fitting; Standing; Playability (with eventual communication to UL for Changes in the Legal Description of the Toy);
• PLM Approval of ALL Toys (KJ/KS): Upload of Final Approved CHECKLIST + Approval of T&FS Phase for HL
• Time Tracking and Information of Industrialization Development and Daily Correspondence to Industrial Hubs, KPS Departments (GTO, MKTG, Licensing, and Central Planning)
• Monthly Reporting (specific Presentation) to IND Hub
• Continuous Update of the Entire KPS Surprises Master Tracking file
• Design Prototype and Color Phases - Support in checking and aligning all relevant information in Datasheets and PLM before Handover (Preparation and Submission of MKTG and LIC Handover Checklist)
• Pre-Production - Support in the communication and update of Datasheets and PLM information following Suppliers and Licensors’ changes.
  
  

• Preparation and Maintenance of MKTG Leaflets’ Schedule (both HL and MS)
• MKTG leaflets Industrial Approval of ALL Toys (KJ/KS and KGS) which requires Checking, Commenting, Revision, and exact correspondence (with frequent updates) to PLM Information, Documents and Data, with Preparation and Submission in each Stage of MKTG CHECKLIST (between KPS HQ, Suppliers, DQG and Engineering): Pantone Colors, Finishing, Special FX; Aesthetics; Decorations; Accessories; Assembly; Playability; Licensing Approval (for HL Toys MKTG Leaflets with Submission to the Licensor via Approval System)
• PLM Approval of ALL MKTG Leaflets (KJ/KS and KGS)
  
  

• Direct Supply of Toy Samples in different stages of development to different stakeholders (GTO, KPS Innovation Singapore, MKTG, …) by contacting the partners. industrial HUBs or Ferrero suppliers
• Support in the Request to Suppliers and Delivery (either Direct from Ferrero Office or Indirect through Suppliers) of Industrial Toys Samples to: KPS Departments (Marketing, Innovation, Digital, etc.); Ferrero Areas; Ferrero Business Units; External Partners (Licensors, Research Institutes, Creative Agencies, etc.)
  
  

• Lead the development and improvement projects related to the area of responsibilities (eg. Marketing leaflet)
  
  

• Licensing Approval (for HL Toys including Submission to Licensor of each toy in the different Development Stages via regular mail and Approval System)
• Coordinate and prepare documents for the Licensing Approval Process for Toys.
• Liaise internally and externally with Entertainment and Toy Industries to make sure that the Toys Approval process is on track
• Maintain, improve, and solidify the relationship with the existing Licensing Partners for both Kinder Eggs.
  
  

• Pantone Colors, Finishing, Special FX; Aesthetics; Decorations; Accessories; Assembly; Playability; Licensing Approval (for HL Toys MKTG Leaflets with Submission to the Licensor via Approval System)
  
  

• Direct Supply of Toy Samples in different stages of development to different stakeholders
• Digital, etc.); Ferrero Areas; Ferrero Business Units; External Partners (Licensors, Research Institutes, Creative Agencies, etc.)
  
  

• Degree in Business, Marketing, Languages, Engineering, Communication or other relevant subjects.
• A minimum of 2 Years Experience in Toy Industry and/or Licensing experience.
• Process Knowledge about toy manufacturing process like injection Moulding, Sonic welding and Pad printing.
• Excellent proficiency in English (any other Asian Language is a plus)
• Pro-active, fast learner, ability to multi-task with good communication skills
• Knowledge of MS Office is required
• Occasional travel might be required