Formulator CCA R&D Assistant Manager

Unilever is currently hiring for Formulator CCA R&D Assistant Manager based in Cikarang R&D Centre, Indonesia

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

If you are passionate about food and aiming to make a bigger and better impact, then this role is just for you!

Main Responsibilities

1. Assist scoping of new incoming projects/Activity Requests to define feasibility, complexity level and resource requirements.
2. Assist defining and support shaping product concepts fit for Indonesia deployment, in collaboration with cross-functional partners.
3. Support to create and maintain high-quality specifications as part of project delivery and 5S related activities where relevant.
4. Oversee the seamless technical implementation of projects into sourcing units, including factory trial risk assessments and supporting analytical measurements.
5. Manage and support supplier relationships in the development of new products/change of materials, working closely alongside METs and Procurement.
6. Deliver R&D input into the required Innoflex documentation ahead of monthly gatekeeping meetings.
7. Ensure all claims are accommodated and well implemented related to product development and create documentation to support BPOM evidence.

Candidate Criteria

Experience & Qualification

1. Candidate must have a bachelor’s degree in food science, food technology, or engineering-related fields.
2. Candidates should have 2-3 years of experience as a formulator in food or beverages.
3. Moderate to advanced scientific and food technology knowledge and analytical thinking.

Skill

1. Candidate must be able to create and develop products according to specifications and regulations.
2. Candidate must understand ingredient management, allergens, and HACCP.
3. Candidate must have basic knowledge of food chemistry and food microbiology, processes, and packaging.
4. Able to proactively problem-solve, seeing a way through problems, both individually and collaboratively, with personal integrity and commitment to fulfilling potential.

Leadership

1. You are energized by delivering fantastic results and are an example to others – both your results and your resilience.
2. You are responsible for your own wellbeing and delivering high standards of work, focusing on the Consumer and their needs.
3. You are humble and aware, interpreting evidence and data smartly, spotting issues and opportunities to make things better.

Additional Information

Work location: Office-based role at Cikarang R&D Centre.

Please be aware that if you are applying for this role, we require you to have working rights in the country where the role will be based. If successful, your application will be treated as a self-initiated Change Location Outside of Country transfer, meaning any relocation costs must be self-funded.