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Project Director

Verla Search | Executive Search | Recruitment | Fractional Search  •  Jakarta, ID (Onsite)  •  2 months ago
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Job Description

About Our Client
Our client is a leading multinational FMCG organization with a strong footprint in Indonesia, managing a diverse portfolio of well-known consumer brands across home care, personal care, and food & beverage categories The company is recognized for its commitment to innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence, supported by an extensive distribution and go-to-market network.
The Role

We are seeking a Project Director – FMCG to lead and drive large-scale transformation initiatives across commercial, supply chain, and operational functions

This is a senior leadership role for a commercially strategic professional with strong experience in complex, matrixed organizations You will play a critical role in enabling business growth by improving end-to-end processes from manufacturing and supply chain to route-to-market and consumer delivery

  • Lead and drive project rollout and execution across enterprise-wide transformation initiatives, ensuring alignment with business growth and market competitiveness
  • Provide end-to-end leadership across the project lifecycle, from strategic planning and design through implementation and performance tracking
  • Drive cross-functional collaboration across marketing, sales, supply chain, manufacturing, and finance to ensure seamless execution
  • Establish and embed robust governance frameworks, including KPIs, reporting cadence, and performance tracking mechanisms
  • Lead key initiatives such as supply chain optimization, demand planning improvements, distribution efficiency, and go-to-market transformation
  • Partner closely with senior leadership to translate strategic priorities into executable programs with clear deliverables and timelines
  • Provide commercial and financial oversight, ensuring strong ROI, cost discipline, and value creation across all initiatives
  • Manage external stakeholders, including consultants, agencies, and third-party partners, to ensure delivery excellence
  • Leverage data and analytics to drive decision-making, identify performance gaps, and continuously improve outcomes
  • Build and lead a high-performing project management function, fostering a culture of accountability, agility, and continuous improvement


Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field
  • Minimum 12–15 years of experience within FMCG or multinational consumer goods environments
  • Proven track record in leading large-scale, cross-functional transformation programs
  • Strong understanding of end-to-end FMCG value chain, including manufacturing, supply chain, distribution, and commercial execution
  • Experience working within matrix organizations and regional/global structures
  • Strong commercial acumen with experience managing budgets, cost optimization, and ROI delivery
  • Demonstrated leadership capability in managing diverse, cross-functional teams and stakeholders
  • Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including senior leadership engagement
  • Business-level proficiency in English

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Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
1-10 employees
Headquarters
Jakarta, ID
Year Founded
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