Skin Cleansing Product Development Assistant Manager

The Company Profile

At Unilever you are more than your job title, you are part of the world’s most successful, purpose-led business. Work with brands that are well-loved around the world, that improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us.

We produce world-leading brands including Knorr, Dove, Axe, Hellmann’s and Omo, alongside trusted local names and innovative-forward thinking brands like Tresemme, Rexona, Vaseline.

Be part of the most successful purpose-led business in the world. Have the opportunity to see the true impact that you’re having in the work you do - every small thing counts.

Skin Cleansing Research and Development

Personal Care is growing business of Unilever with change in Market dynamics Unilever is responding effectively.

Job Main Purpose

The purpose of the Skin Cleansing product development in North Africa, Levant & Iraq (NALI) region will be to support Unilever Skin Cleansing brands through category design activities in NALI involving across formats and channel while focusing on soap bars and liquids. Additional work will center around new product forms and sourcing which create new opportunities for flexibility speed and savings. This will involve working with internal R&D teams, Procurement, Marketing, Brand and Supply Chain both locally and globally as well as external suppliers. One of the important aspects of this position is leading innovation for skin cleansing, getting local insights and transform it into bigger and differentiated innovations.

Job Main Responsibilities

Digital Proficiency:

• Demonstrate expertise and comfort in working within a digital environment.
• Utilize digital tools effectively staying abreast of emerging technologies to enhance operational efficiency.
  
  

Innovation Leadership

• Exhibit a proactive cando approach identifying possibilities in seemingly impossible situations. Respond promptly to changes in priorities ensuring adaptability and agility in a fast-paced environment.
• Showcase successful leadership in innovation market deployment claims and product development.
  
  

Project Management

• Leverage strong project management skills to oversee end to end project lifecycles including collaboration with third parties.
• Translate innovation into operational implementation ensuring seamless execution through projects.
  
  

Network Collaboration

• Demonstrate a proven ability to work effectively within networks.
• Foster collaboration and communication across Global cluster and local teams for cohesive project delivery.
  
  

Product Development Expertise

• Possess knowledge of soap bars ingredients liquids formulation and product development processes.
• Creatively contribute to the development of innovative products aligning with market trends and consumer needs.
  
  

Quality Assurance

Conduct troubleshooting in case of quality issues during batch making.

Ensure rigorous adherence to quality standards and implement corrective measures as needed.

Compliance And Legislative Understanding

Understand and stay informed about country legislative standards providing an added advantage to operational processes.

Time Management And Priority Setting

Effectively manage time and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines and project milestones.

Stakeholder Management

Build and maintain professional networks internally and externally.

Maintain an external focus to understand market competition and dynamics.

Global Team Collaboration

Establish and maintain strong connections with the Global cluster and local teams.

Facilitate seamless communication and collaboration across diverse teams.

Job Main Experiences & Qualifications Required

• Technical/Scientific degree preferably in Chemistry ,Pharmacy ,Chemical Engineering, or a relevant Science qualification will be considered.
• At least 5 years experience in FMCG R&D and product development preferably in personal care area
  
  

Main Skills

• Digital Tool Proficiency
• Design for Value
• Product Management
• Storytelling for R&D
• Project Management
• Innovation execution
• Leadership
  
  

Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their ‘Whole Self’ to work and this includes you! Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.