Ornua

About the Company

Ornua is an Irish dairy co-operative that markets and sells dairy products on behalf of its Member Co-operatives, Ireland's dairy processors and, in turn, Irish dairy farmers. Ornua is Ireland's largest exporter of Irish dairy products and has annualised sales of EUR3.4 billion. Headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, Ornua has a strong global team of 2,800 employees, operating from 10 business units worldwide, including 13 production facilities. Ornua builds sustainable routes to market for Irish dairy products. The Group is structured across two divisions: Ornua Foods and Ornua Ingredients. Ornua Foods is responsible for the marketing and sales of Ornua's consumer brands including Ireland's most successful food export: Kerrygold, as well as Kerrygold Dubliner, Pilgrims Choice, Forto, and BEO milk powders. Markets are served by production facilities in Ireland, Germany, and the UK and by in-market Sales and Marketing teams in Asia, Germany, Ireland, MEA, Poland, Spain, rest of Europe, and North and Latin America. Ornua Ingredients is responsible for the procurement of Irish and non-Irish dairy products, for the sale of dairy ingredients to food manufacturing and foodservice customers across the world, and for managing volatility through de-risking and trading strategies. The business is supported by production facilities in the UK, Spain, North America, Saudi Arabia, and Nigeria, and by in-market teams in Africa and the Middle East.

Listed Jobs

Company Name

Ornua

Job Title

Senior Associate Brand Manager

Job Description

**Job title** Senior Associate Brand Manager **Role Summary** Lead KPIs and strategy execution for the Kerrygold brand in North America, driving growth, portfolio optimization, and cross‑functional collaboration. Own monthly business tracking, demand forecasting, and innovation launch support while influencing P&L outcomes. **Expectations** - Deliver measurable improvements in market share, volume, and revenue. - Build trust with senior leaders and drive change across a growing, matrixed organization. - Translate complex data into actionable plans and communicate progress to stakeholders. **Key Responsibilities** - Develop & execute short‑term and long‑term brand strategy. - Implement monthly business tracking: analyze market share, volume, revenue trends, competitive performance; create action plans. - Lead customer/shopper marketing strategy, collaborating with sales on e‑commerce and digital campaigns. - Manage portfolio strategy and assortment optimization across business segments. - Own monthly demand review, build and maintain driver‑based forecast models. - Partner with NPD to guide new products from concept to launch with robust support plans. - Lead cross‑functional teams of diverse stakeholders, ensuring timely delivery and quality. **Required Skills** - 7+ years in consumer goods (CPG) brand or marketing roles. - Proven P&L management and financial acumen. - Strong analytical mindset; ability to derive insights and actionable recommendations. - Excellent project management, attention to detail, and stakeholder communication. - Creative problem‑solving and proactive execution. - Ability to work in ambiguous, fast‑growing environments and influence across a matrixed structure. **Required Education & Certifications** - Bachelor’s degree (required). - MBA preferred. - No specific certifications required.

Evanston, United states

On site

Senior

12-02-2026

Company Name

Ornua

Job Title

Associate Brand Manager

Job Description

Job title: Associate Brand Manager Role Summary: Assist in developing and executing short‑ and long‑term brand strategies for a high‑growth consumer goods business. Own performance monitoring, translate data into actionable plans, manage portfolio strategy, support demand forecasting, collaborate with sales and NPD teams, and lead cross‑functional initiatives to launch new products, optimize costs, and drive revenue growth while maintaining P&L responsibility. Expactations: - Deliver measurable improvements in market share, volume, and revenue. - Translate performance data into strategic actions and track execution. - Demonstrate strong analytical judgment and creativity in problem‑solving. - Lead and influence across matrixed teams, ensuring timely and quality delivery of brand initiatives. Key Responsibilities: 1. Support development and rollout of short‑term and long‑term brand strategies. 2. Monitor business performance; analyze data, identify opportunities, and implement action plans for key metrics. 3. Manage portfolio strategy and assortment optimization for defined business segments. 4. Participate in monthly demand review; build and maintain driver‑based forecast models. 5. Partner with sales on customer marketing initiatives and new sales strategy development. 6. Collaborate with innovation (NPD) to guide products from development through market launch, including sell‑in and support plans. 7. Drive cost‑saving and product renovation strategies across the pipeline. 8. Lead diverse cross‑functional teams with complex inputs and tight deadlines. Required Skills: - Strong analytical mindset with ability to transform data into insights and actions. - Financial acumen; comfortable managing P&L elements. - Project management skills and keen attention to detail. - Excellent written and verbal communication, including presentations to senior leaders. - Creative problem‑solving and proactive, action‑oriented approach. - Experience working effectively in matrixed, cross‑functional teams. - Ability to thrive amid ambiguity and change. Required Education & Certifications: - Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, economics, or a related discipline. - MBA preferred. - Minimum 5 years of experience in consumer packaged goods (CPG) brand or marketing roles.

Evanston, United states

On site

Mid level

12-02-2026