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iconApply by July 20th 2026
Your Workplace
Royal FrieslandCampina
Amersfoort (Stationsplein), Netherlands
On-Site / Office
Your Day-to-Day
Contract type
Freelancer / Contractor
Experience level
Mid-level
iconFull-Time (38 hrs/wk)
Your Rewards

About the Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic and results-driven Deployment Lead to support two strategic Supply Chain transformation projects within FrieslandCampina Ingredients (FCI): the deployment of Optimus and the implementation of Anura Scheduling & MRP at the Delhi plant in the United States.

In this role, you will act as the crucial link between the central deployment team in the Netherlands and the local operations team in the US. Your primary responsibility will be to translate project requirements and deployment plans into practical actions that enable the local organization to successfully adopt new systems, processes, and ways of working.

The assignment will begin with the Optimus deployment, scheduled to start in October, where you will support the Production, Quality, and Maintenance teams throughout the implementation journey. This will be followed by the Anura Scheduling & MRP deployment in 2027, during which you will work closely with the Scheduler and MRP Planner to ensure a smooth transition and successful adoption.

You will play a key role in driving deployment readiness, coordinating stakeholders, supporting testing and training activities, and assisting during critical implementation and go-live phases.

The position is based in Amersfoort, the Netherlands, but requires regular travel to the Delhi plant in the United States. Depending on project milestones and implementation phases, such as testing and go-live, extended periods on-site may be required.

Your responsibilities
Serve as the primary deployment liaison between the central FCI deployment team and the Delhi plant in the US.Translate deployment requirements, project plans, and milestones into actionable activities for local teams.Drive deployment readiness across the site and ensure successful adoption of new systems and processes.Support local teams in preparing for organizational and operational changes.Coordinate and align stakeholders across multiple functions and locations.Facilitate communication between project teams in the Netherlands and operational teams in the US.Support testing, training, validation, and user readiness activities.Assist local teams throughout implementation, cutover, and go-live phases.Monitor progress, identify risks and issues, and proactively drive resolution actions.Support the deployment of:
  • Optimus for Production, Quality, and Maintenance teams.
  • Anura Scheduling & MRP for Scheduling and Planning functions.
Work closely with:
  • Hiring Manager
  • US Plant Manager
  • Project Managers
  • Deployment Teams
  • Production Teams
  • Quality Teams
  • Maintenance Teams
  • Scheduling and Planning Teams
Ensure successful adoption and sustainable embedding of new ways of working within the plant.
Required skills

Experience

  • Proven experience in deployment, implementation, or transformation projects.
  • Strong project management experience.
  • Experience working within large, complex organizations.
  • Experience supporting operational business teams through system and process changes.
  • Experience with ERP and planning systems, preferably SAP.
  • Experience with OMP is considered a strong advantage.
  • Experience within manufacturing, operations, or supply chain environments is preferred.

Technical & Functional Knowledge

  • Understanding of manufacturing and supply chain processes.
  • Knowledge of production, quality, maintenance, scheduling, and MRP processes.
  • Familiarity with deployment methodologies, testing, training, and go-live activities.
  • Ability to translate project requirements into practical solutions and actions for operational teams.

Competencies

  • Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
  • Excellent communication and influencing skills.
  • Ability to energize, motivate, and engage others.
  • Hands-on and pragmatic approach.
  • Strong organizational and coordination capabilities.
  • Proactive and solution-oriented mindset.
  • Ability to work effectively across cultures and international teams.
  • Comfortable operating in both business and IT environments.
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Qualifications

  • Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
  • Willing and able to travel regularly to the United States for extended periods when required.
  • Available to start as soon as possible, preferably before October.

Personal Profile

  • Enthusiastic and energetic professional with a passion for driving change.
  • Strong collaborator who can connect teams across locations and functions.
  • Resilient and adaptable in a dynamic project environment.
  • Results-oriented with a strong focus on successful delivery and adoption.
  • Comfortable working with stakeholders at all organizational levels, from operational teams to senior management.
What we offer
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What You Bring

iconBachelor’s degree (or higher)
iconEnglish, Dutch (at least one required)

About Us

At FrieslandCampina, everything revolves around making an impact. Every day, we work to improve the lives of millions of people around the world — for our dairy farmers, our colleagues, and our consumers.

What began in 1871 as a cooperative of forward-thinking dairy farmers in Friesland has grown into one of the world's leading dairy companies. Yet, we remain firmly rooted in our origins.

FrieslandCampina is owned by a cooperative of more than 15,000 dairy farmers across the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany. Together, we are building a future where nutrition, innovation, and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do.

With us, you do not just work on products — you work on something meaningful. Will you join us?