Unilever está contratando R&D Formulation Savoury Coordinator

Función:  R&D

Reporta a: Product Development Manager

Scope: Regional

Localidad: Pilar, Argentina

Términos & Condiciones: Full time

Main Purpose of the Role:

The Product Development Coordinator will be responsible for leading Product Innovation and Renovation within the Cooking Aids vertical, acting as a TPL and supporting formulation development, reporting to the Cooking Aids Product Manager. This is an exciting role that offers the opportunity to work across different workflows in Latin America, while leading cross-functional teams to deliver projects with a future-fit category mindset.

Job Summary:

• Lead Innovation and Renovation Projects in LATAM (with focus on Argentina), delivering R\&D activities OTIF and supporting functions to achieve targets.
• Become the reference for Cooking Aids technology in Argentina.
• Maintain close connection with GDC to explore new technologies and ideas for innovation and cost improvements.
• Perform technical assessments of products/ingredients as needed for development and business support.
• Demonstrate strong leadership in cross-functional forums with Marketing, Planning and Supply Chain, as well as external interfaces (e.g., suppliers).
• Lead discussions and solutions with global teams (Material Expert Teams) to propose the best ingredients for the portfolio plan.
• Ensure projects are developed with a simplification and NET ZERO mindset.
• Lead problem-solving initiatives (new workflows) when required, establish action plans with key interfaces, identify improvement areas and propose solutions.
• Develop strong understanding of data analysis and Nutritional/Food Guidelines.
• Support cost reduction initiatives (5S projects) within Cooking Aids technologies.
• Support local Cooking Aids projects.
• Ensure full compliance with Unilever’s Code of Business Principles and all SHE and QA policies, including support for product claims, risk management, and local legislative awareness.

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Engineering, Nutrition, Chemistry, or related fields.
• Generalist/profile with leadership capabilities, strong technical background, and openness to learn new category technologies (focused on Cooking Aids).
• Curious and pioneering mindset, applied to technical solutions, with a hands-on attitude.
• Strong connection to the food market, industry and consumer trends.
• Experience as a Formulator / TPL – Technical Project Leader.
• Openness to doing things differently.
• Strong digital skills are essential, including Nutrition digital tools, SAP PLM, Excel, Power BI, dashboards, etc.
• Ability to work in cross-functional teams across different categories and drive agendas forward.
• Effective communication (storytelling) and presentation skills.
• Comfort working with a line manager based in another country, with a high level of autonomy.
• Experience working with global (English-speaking) and regional teams.

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