Product Development Coordinator

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Sector: Project and Program Management
Role: Assistant
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time

Unilever is currently hiring for Product Development Coordinator.

ABOUT UNILEVER
With 3.4 billion people in over 190 countries using our products every day, Unilever is a business that makes a real impact on the world. Work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We are driven by our purpose: to make sustainable living commonplace, and it is our belief that doing business the right way drives superior performance. At the heart of what we do is our people - we believe that when our people work with purpose, we will create a better business and a better world.

At Unilever, your career will be a unique journey, grounded in our inclusive, collaborative, and flexible working environment. We don't believe in the 'one size fits all' approach and instead we will equip you with the tools you need to shape your own future.

JOB PURPOSE
The Product Development Coordinator for the Ice Cream category will focus on developing unique flavours and innovative ideas, using culinary skills to create new and exciting ice cream products.

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE

• Act as the Formulation Work Stream technologist, collaborating with Brand Development and cross-functional project teams to ensure ingredients meet the product brief and are delivered on time and in full. Experiment with ingredients, techniques, and flavour combinations to create innovative, trend-setting products.
• Work in the end-to-end product development cycle for the ice cream category, focusing on creating new recipes, flavours, textures, and formats through culinary expertise.
• Internal training/upskilling of product development/showcasing/storytelling.
• Champion culinary creativity across Latam RD&I team, supporting to drive culinary visions within ice cream teams.
• Project and innovation roadmap inspiration sessions.
• When assigned, act as the Technical Project Leader, accountable for developing products for innovation, 5S, and simplification projects.
• Define and select sustainable, cost-efficient ingredients that provide the necessary functional and sensory benefits, ensuring product stability throughout its shelf life.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure products are scalable, high-quality, and aligned with consumer preferences and brand identity.
• Develop formulations that meet quality and technical standards while also delighting consumers and strengthening brand power.
• Manage the creation of technical specifications for all ingredients used in project development.
• Provide technical briefings to Partner to Win suppliers, exploring new technologies and innovations.
• Ensure compliance with the Code of Business Principles and all SHE (Safety, Health, and Environment) and QA (Quality Assurance) policies.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED

Experiences & Qualifications

• University Degree in Science, Chemical Engineering, Food Engineering. Post graduation/specialization in Gastronomy or Confectionary will be considered; however, it is important to meet the required qualifications.
• Experience in R&D, flavour creation, formulation development, and some experience as a chef or in a similar activity is a plus.
• Intermediate to Advanced Level English (must be able to write emails and reports in English and actively participate in English-speaking business meetings).
• Knowledge of Food or Ice Cream manufacturing processes preferred.
• Work presence in Valinhos is needed.

Skills

• Passionate about food and innovation, always looking for the next big trend.
• Open-minded and collaborative, able to work closely with cross-functional teams.

Unilever embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all walks of life! This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.

Unilever is committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities.

Company

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. The personal contribution you make means you feel good about what you do and proud that you have a career with a higher purpose.

Be a force for good. Unleash your curiosity and pioneering spirit to make our business win and grow.

Our policies & flexible working

At Unilever, we have a range of market-leading, family-friendly and flexible working policies, which enable our employees to balance their day-to-day responsibilities.

These policies and practices include:

• Agile working, which gives employees the possibility to work remotely and flex their own hours, whilst ensuring business needs are met.
• Flexible working arrangements including, but not limited to, part-time and job share opportunities.
• Enhanced leave policies - all employees taking maternity or shared parental leave have up to 16 weeks’ paid leave.
• Practical support including nursery benefits and back-up care for parents and carers.
• A constant focus on wellbeing for employees, including regular health checks, mental health support, and our Employee Assistance Programme.

We have a strong culture of mentoring, training, and learning across the organisation.

Our ambition: unlocking talent through disability inclusion

The World Health Organization estimates that there are one billion people in the world currently living with a disability. Removing the barriers facing people living with disability is a priority for our business.