Assistant Manager, Research & Development At Unilever

Unilever is one of the world’s leading consumer goods companies, making and selling around 400 brands in more than 190 countries.

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

How to Apply

Interested persons should click here to apply

Good Luck!!!