Jaap Van Erp
Nijmegen
Summary
Experienced Sustainability leader with 10 years of business and corporate CPG experience, currently leading the Sustainable in a Generation program for the Global Mars Food & Nutrition division. In this role I am supported by a cross-functional team (Marketing, Corporate Affairs, R&D, Procurement and Supply) to advance towards the 'Sustainable in a Generation' vision. Mars is one of the leading CPG businesses by taking action to eliminate plastic waste and reach scope 1-3 Net zero emissions.
My educational background can be found in Environmental & Natural Science with two master degrees specializing in Sustainable Water, Land and business management. I am characterized as a purpose driven, results orientated, empathetic leader with infectious energy.
I enable successful businesses to win against their purpose, by creating diverse, energized teams that ignite change and make things happen. My approach is informed by 10 years’ experience in Regional and Global roles divided over Confectionary & Food CPG, focusing on Product and Packaging innovation, Q&FS, Sustainability and leading High Performing Teams (up to 10 direct reports).
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Global Sustainability Lead
Mars Food & Nutrition
01.2021 - Current
- Defined, communicated and implemented holistic business Sustainability strategy covering Packaging, Climate, Water and land use.
- Global owner of Sustainability data reporting (internal and External) by focusing on enrichment, governance and maintenance. Managing global data custodian (1 FTE)
- Built direct long-term relationships with Global Senior leaders consisting out of Corporate, Marketing, R&D and Supply chain senior executives.
- Experienced program manager, demonstrating ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Managing cross functional senior expert group of 10+ associates
- Developed forecast and +5 year Sustainability budget with yearly spend of +$25m dollar, signed of by the business
- Met with retailers to understand business strategies, priorities and needs as well as anticipated forthcoming business opportunities.
- Assessed and proposed sustainability initiatives by considering cost-effectiveness, technical feasibility and acceptance of full supply chain (including R&D, Supply, Sourcing and GM's).
EMEA Packaging Innovation Manager
Mars Snacking
01.2018 - 12.2020
- Created and managed a team of 8 Packaging Developers to support growth of the Seasonal & Gifting category in EU (+1 billion dollar category for Mars).
- Key member of EMEA R&D leadership team, co-developing strategy to win in EMEA
- Capability pillar owner by leading yearly capability plans and associate development reviews
- Initiated award winning plastic free concept for Seasonal range, driving sustainability agenda in early days
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
Global Dairy Q&FS Transformation Manager
Mars Wrigley
12.2016 - 12.2017
- Leading Global team of +20 Food safety and Supplier Quality assurance associates on accelerated Dairy qualification program
- Qualifying new Food Safety standards, Risk assessments and deployment plans for +30 supply locations globally
- Training and education material development with external agency to compliment Mars University
- Maintain close relationship with Functional Senior executives, by setting up bi-weekly Steer community sessions
Management Trainee
Mars Wrigley
04.2013 - 12.2016
- Participating in 3-year development program, with yearly reviews following up or out principle
- Year 1 focused on business process optimization to enable faster to market innovations starting from R&D innovation till in market execution.
- Year 2 Worked as an expat in Strasbourg in our largest M&M's factory globally. As a Q&FS lead I was responsible for daily quality operations, leading a team of operators. Rapid French language and culture education and was key to integrate successfully and deliver project.
- Year 3 Received Line management responsibility over Regional cross-segment Compliance team, existing out of six legal text associates. This role required close associate performance management, recruitment and problem management skills.
Education
Honours BUL - Reflections On Science
Radboud University Honours
Netherlands01.2013
Master of Science - Environmental Sciences - Water & Management
Radboud University
Nijmegen01.2013
Master of Science - Transnational Water Management
Universitat Duisburg-Essen
Germany01.2013
Bachelor - Environmental & Natural Science
University of Utrecht
Netherlands06.2011
Skills
- Drives vision & Purpose
- Strategic agility
- Practicing Break Through thinking
- Navigating complex challenges
- Building effective teams
- Organizational savvy
- Learning on the fly
- Strong R&D background
Languages
Dutch
Native language
German
Advanced
C1
French
Advanced
C1
English
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Global Sustainability Lead
Mars Food & Nutrition
01.2021 - Current
EMEA Packaging Innovation Manager
Mars Snacking
01.2018 - 12.2020
Global Dairy Q&FS Transformation Manager
Mars Wrigley
12.2016 - 12.2017
Management Trainee
Mars Wrigley
04.2013 - 12.2016
Honours BUL - Reflections On Science
Radboud University Honours
Master of Science - Environmental Sciences - Water & Management
Radboud University
Master of Science - Transnational Water Management
Universitat Duisburg-Essen
Bachelor - Environmental & Natural Science
University of Utrecht
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