Every day, 2.5 billion people use our products to look good,
feel good and get more out of life. That’s about a third of the global
population choosing from household names such as Lipton, Knorr, Dove and
Hellmann’s, and iconic local brands like Bango in Indonesia and Suave in the
US. In fact, thirteen of the world’s top 50 brands are owned by Unilever.
Our geographic reach gives us an unparalleled global
presence, including a unique position in emerging markets which generate 58% of
our turnover.
Our business activities span a complex, global value chain.
We work with thousands of suppliers and spend around €34 billion on goods and
services, including approximately €13 billion on ingredients and raw materials,
which are made into products in our 300+ factories across 69 countries. These
products are then distributed to 25 million retailers, from supermarkets to
small convenience stores, and through other fast-growing channels such as
e-commerce and direct-to-consumer. We are also the second largest advertiser in
the world, based on media spend.
Job Title:
Assistant Manager, Research &Development
Function: R&D
WL: 1E
Reports to:
R&D Manager
Category: Foods & Refreshment
Location: Oregun
Lagos
Main Purpose
To implement R&D programs and activities relevant to the
CCBT, in support of improved consumer experience as well as driving business
growth.
Main Accountabilities
- Function as Technical project leader on innovation and renovation.
- Support the USLP by driving localization of key foods raw materials in conjunction with relevant technical and procurement teams and partner external affairs in creating stories around this.
- In conjunction with trio team members, be the cross-category business team (CCBT) point of contact for 3P related queries/engagements.
- Coordinate product experience/taste sessions on formulation options by stakeholders for decision making.
- Advise the CCBT on latest developments/changes/trends in foods & refreshments space for improvements
- Support category sales growth via deployment of knowledge based selling material for field personnel.
- Function as R&D lead for local flash projects
- Scoping of competitive landscape
- Identify innovative products and/or new product opportunities in the market and bring to the attention of CCBT.
- Consumer careline support through development of FAQs on existing products and innovations.
- Participate in LCF and support the claims co-generation and local approvals process.
- Carry out other duties as may be assigned by management.
Critical success
Factors for the Job
Key Skills
Relevant Experience
Project management knowledge
Technical & Entrepreneurial mindset
Ability to work in a multi-functional, diverse environment
Experienced in risk management
Good communication skills
Degree/Masters in Chemical Engineering, Food Science/and or Engineering,
Chemistry/Industrial Chemistry and Biochemistry
5 years FMCG experience in Quality/R&D (preferably
foods)
Key Environment
Internal: Procurement, Quality, SC, Marketing, Regional
& Global teams
External: Suppliers
The nature of this contact involves the exchange of
information and influencing skills.
Application Deadline
2018-09-25
Application Deadline
2018-09-25
How to Apply
Interested persons should click here to apply
Good Luck!!!
