Ferrara · 6 days ago
Sr. Director, International Expansion
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$174K/yr - $261K/yr
10+ years expFerrara is on a journey of global growth, aiming to expand its iconic brands to new markets. The Sr. Director, International Expansion will lead critical initiatives to enhance international operations, optimize portfolios, and drive operational excellence while ensuring global consistency and efficiency.
ConfectioneryFood and Beverage
Responsibilities
Lead Global Business expansion from a commercial operation standpoint: Guide the continued development and integration of international operations, ensuring global consistency, control and driving efficiencies
Enhance planning and performance monitoring: In collaboration with Finance and commercial teams, ensure that the commercial operation is delivering on agreed KPIs and drive actionable insights to improve performance. Coordinate the ST and LT planning process for international
Develop and Execute Market Expansion initiatives: Together with the other International Leadership Team members, design, coordinate and execute new commercial initiatives (e.g.: business cases for new market entry) establishing PMO governance, leading cross-functional workstreams, and securing executive alignment and approvals
Champion Operational Excellence: Identify opportunities for standardization and process improvement across the international function. Drive international governance through regular steering committees, board reviews, and functional updates
Lead Change Management for Transformation Initiatives: Act as a global change leader for enterprise transformation efforts (e.g., SAP S/4HANA; new sales & distribution models), ensuring international requirements are represented, and teams are engaged and prepared for change
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, Economics, or related field required
10-15+ years of progressive leadership experience in international business, strategy, consulting, or operations within CPG / FMCG industry
Strong strategic, financial and commercial acumen, with the ability to manage complex P&Ls and drive business performance
Proven global mindset and experience navigating cultural and market differences
Excellent cross-functional leadership, influencing senior stakeholders across regions and functions, and demonstrated experience in commercial areas (i.e. R&D, marketing, sales, distribution)
Advanced program and project management capability, with experience leading multi-country or cross-business initiatives
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Exceptional communication and change leadership, with a focus on clarity, alignment, and engagement
Demonstrated success leading business integrations, portfolio optimizations, or operating model transformations
Experience managing international P&Ls and driving margin improvement initiatives
Track record of developing and launching new go-to-market or distribution strategies across multiple regions
Preferred
MBA or advanced degree preferred
Experience supporting or leading large-scale system transformations (e.g., SAP S/4HANA) preferred
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental insurance
A 401(k)
Paid time off (PTO)
An annual bonus based on company performance
Company
Ferrara
Ferrara is a confectionery company that offers sweet snacking.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2017-10-18Acquired
Leadership Team
Marco Capurso
Chief Executive Officer
Sandi Santa Ana
¡UNIDOS! LatinX BRG (Business Resource Group) Co-Founder/Co-Lead
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