IT Packaging Applications Specialist

We are looking for an IT Packaging Applications Specialist to join the global Information Technology Marketing and R&D Center of Expertise (CoE). Reporting to the IT CoE Packaging Architect, this role operates at Group level and focuses on IT solutions supporting Packaging, Labeling and the Graphic Chain within the Product Lifecycle Management domain.

Positioned at the intersection of business and technology, the IT Packaging Specialist will contribute to the evolution, maintenance and support of Packaging-related applications (for new products, new/revamped pack layouts), ensuring effective alignment between business needs and IT solutions within a complex and international environment.

The position is based in our Alba offices , with flexibility for remote work up to two days per week.

In this role, you will be responsible for: process design , contributing to the product innovation processes within the PLM domain; support and evolution , ensuring robust maintenance and daily support of packaging-related business applications; and application lifecycle management , overseeing the full lifecycle of Packaging, Labeling and Graphic Chain applications, from implementation and enhancement through to their eventual phase-out.

You will ensure that IT solutions effectively address business requirement s while remaining consistent with Ferrero’s IT strategy, internal standards and quality guidelines.

In addition, you will be actively involved in project initiatives within the CoE perimeter , collaborating with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure alignment with defined application models, architecture guidelines and internal policies. As part of ongoing transformation activities, you will support the evolution of the PLM landscape , contributing to the implementation of an integrated and comprehensive IT platform covering Packaging-related domains.

You will work on third-level support activities , ensuring timely resolution of issues and effective communication with stakeholders, contributing to the stability and reliability of the applications in scope. You will also collect, analyze and evaluate enhancement requests , supporting continuous improvement of existing solutions.

In your day-to-day activities, you will collaborate with other IT teams, suppliers and external resources across projects and run activities , providing technical expertise and guidance when needed. Finally, you will support the IT CoE Packaging Architect in governance activities and ensure alignment across the CoE on Packaging-related applications.

You hold a master’s degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Business Management or a related field, and you have gained previous experience within the PLM domain , working on Product Development applications in similar roles, ideally in the FMCG sector.

You bring a strong background in PLM solutions , with proven expertise in SQL, JavaScript, and XML. Hands-on experience with Centric Software is highly valued and represents a significant plus. Familiarity with Adobe Illustrator, as well as PLM and portfolio management tools such as SAP PLM and SAP PPM, further strengthen your profile.

You feel comfortable working in an international environment and communicate effectively in English . You bring strong analytical skills and a structured, problem-solving approach, combined with a proactive and collaborative mindset and the ability to interact effectively with different stakeholders.

The role is classified at Level 1° under the National Collective Agreement for the Food Industry (CCNL Industria Alimentare). The guaranteed minimum base annual gross salary established by the CCNL for the applicable level is €43.249. The overall compensation will be determined based on the experience, skills, and qualifications of the selected candidate.

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Ferrero began its journey in the small town of Alba in Piedmont, Italy, in 1946. Today, it is one of the world’s largest sweet-packaged food companies, with many iconic brands sold in countries all over the world. Find out more about Ferrero at .

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 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.
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