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  • Posted: Sep 21, 2018
    Deadline: Not specified
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    Our brands are trusted everywhere and, by listening to the people who buy them, we've grown into one of the world's most successful consumer goods companies. Look in your fridge, or on the bathroom shelf, and you're bound to see one of our well-known brands. We create, market and distribute the products that people choose to feed their families and keep ...
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    Assistant Manager Research & Development

    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.

    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified? Go to Unilever on unilever.taleo.net to apply

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