R&D Digital Platforms Assoc Analyst

Job description

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