Assistant Manager Research & Development at Unilever

Job Number: 18000E2W
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:

• Project management knowledge
• Technical & Entrepreneurial mindset
• Ability to work in a multi-functional, diverse environment
• Experienced in risk management
• Good communication skills

Relevant Experience:

• 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.