Overview

This role supports R&D beverage activities mainly F&V beverage business of the company in AMESA, activities includes

Contribute to the product development and commercialization of AMESA F&V initiatives
Lead formulation development work on Sustainability Journey addressing internal guardrails and external regulatory requirements.
Provide technical support on MQ and specifications work

Key words:

Lead analytical activities, Product development activities, Brand stewardship activities for AMESA regions more focus on India Innovation developments.

Product development , Brand stewardship, Productivity and Commercialization of beverage portfolio

Responsibilities

Lead appropriate product development lab work, including timely development of bench-top prototypes, implementation and maintenance of stability testing, and support scale-ups for commercialization under JDs & New products under the beverage platform
Co lead the back end supply chain to successfully meet processing challenges and ensuring sustainable and consistent ingredient quality
Lead the flavour development program for R&D Beverages with appropriate learning's in flavour tools and techniques to ensure quality , speed and cost of flavour work with Flavour partners
Accountable for monitoring quality in market and supporting development to ensure compliance.
Collaborate with LS and Regulatory functions and accurately implement guardrails and targets in advance of project delivery . Display advanced level of understanding in these areas
Employ experimental design and statistical processes to provide robust formulation support by conceptualizing and preparing laboratory/pilot beverages and concentrates and adequately iterating on product attributes basis analytical and sensory evaluation
Rigorously implementing basic Project management tools in all areas of product development work. (TSG, accolade, FSS etc)
Integrate Consumer test results with key product deliverables and provide technical guidance and bench development for targeted development initiatives
Ensure accurate processes for preparation , sampling and codification for analytical and sensory evaluations and interpretation of results
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal , including documenting work/ programs accurately and timely into appropriate formats ( eg. laboratory notebooks)
Utilization of interpersonal skills to work effectively within teams and cross-functions including International PD teams.

Qualifications

.MS in a Food Science & Technology or related scientific field with 4 years experience

.A proven track record in product development preferably in Beverages.

Knowledge & Experience

Advanced knowledge of formulation development techniques including design of experiments and statistical applications
Leverage understanding of key business drivers, technical nuances in own area to get results.
Develop agenda for projects activities and drive execution.
Translate stratergies into plans that can be effectively executed.
Knowledge about Juice drinks / Other fruits processing and agro challenges.
Experience of working in FMCG sector essential with advanced knowledge of food science , process technology and understanding of nutrition and regulations
Creative ability and ability to provide thought leadership on tactical aspects of projects
Outstanding team working and excellent communication skills
Ability to accurately analyze and communicate implications of experimental results

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