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We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: 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.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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