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Sandy Zwicker-Self-employed: Consulting, Freelance, Interim
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Experience
Aug 2025 - Present
9 monthsSelf-employed: Consulting, Freelance, Interim
Futterneid Consulting
Position Summary
Self-employed: Consulting, Freelance, Interim at Futterneid Consulting
Industries
Professional Services
Business Areas
Strategy
- Self-employed: Consulting, Freelance, Interim
Jan 2024 - May 2025
1 year 5 monthsHead of Product & Quality / Product Owner
Wholey, Green Grizzly GmbH
Position Summary
Head of Product & Quality / Product Owner at Wholey, Green Grizzly GmbH
Industries
Food and Beverage
Business Areas
Product Development
Quality Assurance
- Responsible for product development, product and product data management, quality management and assurance (incl. IFS Broker)
- Introduced IFS Broker with 99.75%
- Implemented a stage-gate process including decision templates and moderation
Jan 2022 - Dec 2023
2 yearsBerlin, Germany
Head of Product Management
NABA Feinkost GmbH
Position Summary
Head of Product Management at NABA Feinkost GmbH
Industries
Food and Beverage
Business Areas
Product Development
Strategy
- Strategic portfolio development of manufacturer brands
- Product-Life-Cycle-Management
- Development and launch of 5 new categories (approx. 40 SKUs)
- Introduction of a self-optimized innovation process
Jan 2021 - Dec 2022
2 yearsBerlin, Germany
Senior Product Manager
NABA Feinkost GmbH
Position Summary
Senior Product Manager at NABA Feinkost GmbH
Industries
Food and Beverage
Business Areas
Product Development
Strategy
- Strategic portfolio development of manufacturer brands
- Product-Life-Cycle-Management
- Development and launch of 5 new categories (approx. 40 SKUs)
- Introduction of a self-optimized innovation process
Jan 2020 - Dec 2021
2 yearsInnovation Manager
foodspring GmbH
Position Summary
Innovation Manager at foodspring GmbH
Industries
Food and Beverage
Business Areas
Product Development
Project Management
Quality Assurance
- Optimized the sensory product quality of the portfolio
- Developed strategic product concepts in the fitness and functional food area
- Managed projects from concept to launch and beyond
- Analyzed the current state and developed measures such as changing production processes and recipe adjustments
- Launched approx. 35 SKUs and achieved concept approval for 20 SKUs
- Introduced a decision-making process with the management team
Jan 2019 - Dec 2020
2 yearsInnovation Accelerator Food
Unilever Schweiz GmbH
Position Summary
Innovation Accelerator Food at Unilever Schweiz GmbH
Industries
Food and Beverage
Business Areas
Marketing
Product Development
Project Management
- Project leadership throughout the entire innovation project management process
- Idea generation, concept development, validation, and product development
- Creating marketing concepts (Knorr: sauces and snacking) for the Swiss market
- Organizing workshops and implementing agile work methods
- Launching a premium noodle pot
Jan 2017 - Dec 2019
3 yearsProduct Manager
NABA Feinkost GmbH
Position Summary
Product Manager at NABA Feinkost GmbH
Industries
Food and Beverage
Business Areas
Product Development
- Product portfolio management for the manufacturer's brands
Jan 2015 - Dec 2017
3 yearsJunior Product Marketing Manager
Veganz Procurement GmbH
Position Summary
Junior Product Marketing Manager at Veganz Procurement GmbH
Industries
Food and Beverage
Retail
Business Areas
Marketing
Procurement
Product Development
- Assortment management and trend scouting for Veganz stores
- Successful introduction of vegan US brands to the German market (procurement and product marketing)
Industry Experience
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Experienced in Food and Beverage, Retail, and Professional Services.
Food and Beverage
Retail
Professional Services
Business Area Experience
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Experienced in Product Development, Marketing, Strategy, Quality Assurance, Project Management, and Procurement.
Product Development
Marketing
Strategy
Quality Assurance
Project Management
Procurement
Skills
- 10+ Years In Food: Product, Innovation & Quality, Approx. 150 Skus Launched (Dach Market)
- Project Planning & Management: Roadmaps, Milestones, Dependencies, Prioritization
- Reporting: Regular Project Updates, Clear Overviews, Cost Control
- Processes & Quality: Stage-gate Models, Checklists, Certifications And Audits
- Collaboration: Leading And Coordinating Cross-functional Teams, Supplier Management
- Working Style: Structured And Efficient Execution, Decisive, Solution-oriented
Languages
German
NativeEnglish
AdvancedSpanish
AdvancedEducation
Oct 2012 - Jun 2015
Hochschule Weihenstephan-Triesdorf
Bachelor of Science, Food Management, focus: plant-based foods · Food Management · Freising, Germany
Certifications & licenses
IFS Broker
Statistics
Experience
Total positions 8
Experience in Food and Beverage 10.5 y
Avg length 1 y 11 m
Longest experience 2 y 11 m
Global Experience
Countries worked in 1 (Germany)
Primary country Germany
Expertise
Recent roles Self-employed: Consulting, Freelance, Interim, Head of Product & Quality / Product Owner, Head of Product Management
Main industries Food and Beverage, Retail, Professional Services
Main business areas Product Development, Marketing, Strategy
Qualifications
Highest degree Bachelor
Certifications earned 1
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Where is Sandy based?
Sandy is based in Berlin, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
What languages does Sandy speak?
Sandy speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Advanced).
How many years of experience does Sandy have?
Sandy has at least 11 years of experience. During this time, Sandy has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 5 months. Note that Sandy may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
What roles would Sandy be best suited for?
Based on recent experience, Sandy would be well-suited for roles such as: Self-employed: Consulting, Freelance, Interim, Head of Product & Quality / Product Owner, Head of Product Management.
What is Sandy's latest experience?
Sandy's most recent position is Self-employed: Consulting, Freelance, Interim at Futterneid Consulting.
What companies has Sandy worked for in recent years?
In recent years, Sandy has worked for Futterneid Consulting, Wholey, Green Grizzly GmbH, NABA Feinkost GmbH, and foodspring GmbH.
Which industries is Sandy most experienced in?
Sandy is most experienced in industries like Food and Beverage, Retail, and Professional Services.
Which business areas is Sandy most experienced in?
Sandy is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Marketing, and Strategy. Sandy also has some experience in Quality Assurance, Project Management, and Procurement.
Which industries has Sandy worked in recently?
Sandy has recently worked in industries like Food and Beverage and Professional Services.
Which business areas has Sandy worked in recently?
Sandy has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Strategy, and Quality Assurance.
What is Sandy's education?
Sandy holds a Bachelor in Food Management from Hochschule Weihenstephan-Triesdorf.
Does Sandy have any certificates?
Sandy has 1 certificate: IFS Broker.
What is the availability of Sandy?
Sandy is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.
What is the rate of Sandy?
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