Assistant Manager Research & Development at Unilever Nigeria Plc

Employment Nigeria 28-Sep-2018 LAGOS , Managerial

Unilever Nigeria - Welcome to Unilever, a global multinational and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) company with products sold in over 190 countries and more than 2 billion consumers across the world who use our amazing products everyday!

At Unilever, you can shape your own path as you work with the brands and people that drive our sustainable business growth.

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.

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