R&D Commercialization Lead - Asia
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About Flora Food Group
We offer consumers a compelling choice in four growing categories: butters and spreads, creams, liquids and cheeses. We hold leadership positions in many of the 100 countries we operate in, with iconic brands including Flora, Becel+ProActiv, Blue Band, Country Crock, I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter, Rama, and Violife, together with our local brands and Professional business.
Global branded food champion Flora Food Group, offers the next generation of delicious, natural, nutritious food. Our products are more affordable and more sustainable than their dairy equivalents.
R&D Commercialization Lead – Asia
Location: BSD Tangerang /Cikarang
Working Arrangement: Following company’s standard
Reports into R&D Commercialization Lead - AMEA
Main Purpose Of The Function
The main purpose of the function is lead the Commercialization of innovations/renovation in Asia (Indonesia, Southeast and Far East Asia and South Asia) Business Units on time in full, ensuring full legal, regulatory and safety compliance. He/she provides local technical input/insights into innovation projects to R&D and key Business Unit partners. He/she also support the Business Unit, in activation of new/rejuvenated product launches where close teamwork is required with culinary, Marketing and SC Teams.
Your Role
The person in this role will work closely with Flora FG’s Customer Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance and Global R&D Product Design teams to;
As a key RD Person Asia, incumbent will be a key person that interacts with the SC team on delivery of approved projects and functional lead for R&D teams based in Indonesia.
Key Accountabilities / Main Accountabilities
All associates have the responsibility to report problem(s) with regards to food safety and quality to the E2E Quality lead or a member of the quality department. The quality team shall document the issue(s) reported and ensure good product quality and food safety standards in the factory are implemented consistently and sustained.
We understand your resume might not be up to date and recommend that you apply with what you have or your LinkedIn Profile. Flora Food Group is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workplace, we understand that you might not meet all the requirements stated in the description, but we encourage you to apply anyway. You might be the right candidate for this role or other roles.
Flora Food Group is an employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and equal opportunities for all. We recruit based only on values, qualifications, performance, skills, behaviours, experience, and knowledge. We ensure job advertisements are free from unintentional bias.
No personal characteristics should be a barrier to joining Flora Food Group. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or other personal characteristics.
We offer consumers a compelling choice in four growing categories: butters and spreads, creams, liquids and cheeses. We hold leadership positions in many of the 100 countries we operate in, with iconic brands including Flora, Becel+ProActiv, Blue Band, Country Crock, I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter, Rama, and Violife, together with our local brands and Professional business.
Global branded food champion Flora Food Group, offers the next generation of delicious, natural, nutritious food. Our products are more affordable and more sustainable than their dairy equivalents.
R&D Commercialization Lead – Asia
Location: BSD Tangerang /Cikarang
Working Arrangement: Following company’s standard
Reports into R&D Commercialization Lead - AMEA
Main Purpose Of The Function
The main purpose of the function is lead the Commercialization of innovations/renovation in Asia (Indonesia, Southeast and Far East Asia and South Asia) Business Units on time in full, ensuring full legal, regulatory and safety compliance. He/she provides local technical input/insights into innovation projects to R&D and key Business Unit partners. He/she also support the Business Unit, in activation of new/rejuvenated product launches where close teamwork is required with culinary, Marketing and SC Teams.
Your Role
The person in this role will work closely with Flora FG’s Customer Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance and Global R&D Product Design teams to;
- Develop customer and consumer insights to guide innovation growth program.
- identify potential growth opportunities and strategies by channel
- evaluate Flora FG’s product portfolio for the best possible product fit for each opportunity
- initiate development briefs for new product solutions when appropriate
- actively work with our field sales teams to demonstrate the benefits of Flora FG product solutions and to close sales
- work collaboratively to develop strategic partnerships with key customers
- Serve as Technical Project Leader on projects involving rollout of existing technologies and can also be appointed to lead projects across AMEA business units, where deemed appropriated.
- This role will lead a team of R&D Project leaders and technologists. They will coordinate product and packaging development with the global R&D product and pack design team.
- This role will also maintain and build a strong network of both retail and foodservice contacts.
As a key RD Person Asia, incumbent will be a key person that interacts with the SC team on delivery of approved projects and functional lead for R&D teams based in Indonesia.
Key Accountabilities / Main Accountabilities
- Co-Own innovation and productivity strategic roadmaps for Retail and Food Service, Industrial and Private Label Channels for Asia.
- Lead and coordinate technical function delivery on innovation and productivity projects within retail and FS channels.
- Ensure all innovations and renovations are launched with excellence in execution.
- Head of R&D Emerging Markets
- R&D Commercialization Lead - AMEA
- Head of Marketing Indonesia & South-east Asia
- Regulatory and Nutrition Manager
- General Manager Indonesia & Southeast Asia
- R&D Resources local Deploy, Nutrition & Regulatory Affairs.
- SC Regional team
- Minimum university degree in food science or relevant science.
- Minimum 7 years’ experience in regulatory, foods product development, project leadership, preferably in the context of complex, Regional and Global projects.
- Knowledge in plant-based food (Oils & Fats, Spreads, Margarine, cheese, creams & dressings) technology.
- A team player with a can-do mentality.
- Self-starter, but can also work in a global framework.
- Flexibility and willingness to adapt within a fast-changing environment.
- Strong communicator
- Fluent in English, spoken and written.
All associates have the responsibility to report problem(s) with regards to food safety and quality to the E2E Quality lead or a member of the quality department. The quality team shall document the issue(s) reported and ensure good product quality and food safety standards in the factory are implemented consistently and sustained.
We understand your resume might not be up to date and recommend that you apply with what you have or your LinkedIn Profile. Flora Food Group is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workplace, we understand that you might not meet all the requirements stated in the description, but we encourage you to apply anyway. You might be the right candidate for this role or other roles.
Flora Food Group is an employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and equal opportunities for all. We recruit based only on values, qualifications, performance, skills, behaviours, experience, and knowledge. We ensure job advertisements are free from unintentional bias.
No personal characteristics should be a barrier to joining Flora Food Group. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or other personal characteristics.
About Flora Food Group
We offer consumers a compelling choice in four growing categories: butters and spreads, creams, liquids and cheeses. We hold leadership positions in many of the 100 countries we operate in, with iconic brands including Flora, Becel+ProActiv, Blue Band, Country Crock, I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter, Rama, and Violife, together with our local brands and Professional business.
Global branded food champion Flora Food Group, offers the next generation of delicious, natural, nutritious food. Our products are more affordable and more sustainable than their dairy equivalents.
R&D Commercialization Lead – Asia
Location: BSD Tangerang /Cikarang
Working Arrangement: Following company’s standard
Reports into R&D Commercialization Lead - AMEA
Main Purpose Of The Function
The main purpose of the function is lead the Commercialization of innovations/renovation in Asia (Indonesia, Southeast and Far East Asia and South Asia) Business Units on time in full, ensuring full legal, regulatory and safety compliance. He/she provides local technical input/insights into innovation projects to R&D and key Business Unit partners. He/she also support the Business Unit, in activation of new/rejuvenated product launches where close teamwork is required with culinary, Marketing and SC Teams.
Your Role
The person in this role will work closely with Flora FG’s Customer Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance and Global R&D Product Design teams to;
As a key RD Person Asia, incumbent will be a key person that interacts with the SC team on delivery of approved projects and functional lead for R&D teams based in Indonesia.
Key Accountabilities / Main Accountabilities
All associates have the responsibility to report problem(s) with regards to food safety and quality to the E2E Quality lead or a member of the quality department. The quality team shall document the issue(s) reported and ensure good product quality and food safety standards in the factory are implemented consistently and sustained.
We understand your resume might not be up to date and recommend that you apply with what you have or your LinkedIn Profile. Flora Food Group is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workplace, we understand that you might not meet all the requirements stated in the description, but we encourage you to apply anyway. You might be the right candidate for this role or other roles.
Flora Food Group is an employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and equal opportunities for all. We recruit based only on values, qualifications, performance, skills, behaviours, experience, and knowledge. We ensure job advertisements are free from unintentional bias.
No personal characteristics should be a barrier to joining Flora Food Group. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or other personal characteristics.
We offer consumers a compelling choice in four growing categories: butters and spreads, creams, liquids and cheeses. We hold leadership positions in many of the 100 countries we operate in, with iconic brands including Flora, Becel+ProActiv, Blue Band, Country Crock, I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter, Rama, and Violife, together with our local brands and Professional business.
Global branded food champion Flora Food Group, offers the next generation of delicious, natural, nutritious food. Our products are more affordable and more sustainable than their dairy equivalents.
R&D Commercialization Lead – Asia
Location: BSD Tangerang /Cikarang
Working Arrangement: Following company’s standard
Reports into R&D Commercialization Lead - AMEA
Main Purpose Of The Function
The main purpose of the function is lead the Commercialization of innovations/renovation in Asia (Indonesia, Southeast and Far East Asia and South Asia) Business Units on time in full, ensuring full legal, regulatory and safety compliance. He/she provides local technical input/insights into innovation projects to R&D and key Business Unit partners. He/she also support the Business Unit, in activation of new/rejuvenated product launches where close teamwork is required with culinary, Marketing and SC Teams.
Your Role
The person in this role will work closely with Flora FG’s Customer Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance and Global R&D Product Design teams to;
- Develop customer and consumer insights to guide innovation growth program.
- identify potential growth opportunities and strategies by channel
- evaluate Flora FG’s product portfolio for the best possible product fit for each opportunity
- initiate development briefs for new product solutions when appropriate
- actively work with our field sales teams to demonstrate the benefits of Flora FG product solutions and to close sales
- work collaboratively to develop strategic partnerships with key customers
- Serve as Technical Project Leader on projects involving rollout of existing technologies and can also be appointed to lead projects across AMEA business units, where deemed appropriated.
- This role will lead a team of R&D Project leaders and technologists. They will coordinate product and packaging development with the global R&D product and pack design team.
- This role will also maintain and build a strong network of both retail and foodservice contacts.
As a key RD Person Asia, incumbent will be a key person that interacts with the SC team on delivery of approved projects and functional lead for R&D teams based in Indonesia.
Key Accountabilities / Main Accountabilities
- Co-Own innovation and productivity strategic roadmaps for Retail and Food Service, Industrial and Private Label Channels for Asia.
- Lead and coordinate technical function delivery on innovation and productivity projects within retail and FS channels.
- Ensure all innovations and renovations are launched with excellence in execution.
- Head of R&D Emerging Markets
- R&D Commercialization Lead - AMEA
- Head of Marketing Indonesia & South-east Asia
- Regulatory and Nutrition Manager
- General Manager Indonesia & Southeast Asia
- R&D Resources local Deploy, Nutrition & Regulatory Affairs.
- SC Regional team
- Minimum university degree in food science or relevant science.
- Minimum 7 years’ experience in regulatory, foods product development, project leadership, preferably in the context of complex, Regional and Global projects.
- Knowledge in plant-based food (Oils & Fats, Spreads, Margarine, cheese, creams & dressings) technology.
- A team player with a can-do mentality.
- Self-starter, but can also work in a global framework.
- Flexibility and willingness to adapt within a fast-changing environment.
- Strong communicator
- Fluent in English, spoken and written.
All associates have the responsibility to report problem(s) with regards to food safety and quality to the E2E Quality lead or a member of the quality department. The quality team shall document the issue(s) reported and ensure good product quality and food safety standards in the factory are implemented consistently and sustained.
We understand your resume might not be up to date and recommend that you apply with what you have or your LinkedIn Profile. Flora Food Group is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workplace, we understand that you might not meet all the requirements stated in the description, but we encourage you to apply anyway. You might be the right candidate for this role or other roles.
Flora Food Group is an employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and equal opportunities for all. We recruit based only on values, qualifications, performance, skills, behaviours, experience, and knowledge. We ensure job advertisements are free from unintentional bias.
No personal characteristics should be a barrier to joining Flora Food Group. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or other personal characteristics.