R&D Analyst

Job Description:

Job Description

Lead, execute, and coordinate business continuity projects for Hispanics markets within R&D Product and Packaging.
Manage copackers on product, packaging, and process topics from the R&D perspective.
Own complementary labeling guidelines for copackers and suppliers.
2 Key Accountabilities (Specify required outputs from the role):
Activities
Measurement Criteria
%
For business continuity projects:
* Lead formula and packaging development, coordinating with Regulatory to ensure compliance.
* Lead the PLM process and coordinate risk analysis and approvals with the interdisciplinary team.
* Execute internal sensory evaluations, analyze data, and generate reports.
* Approve theoretical nutrition facts for the copacker.
* Approve trial reports for the copacker.
* Approve formula, nutrition, and packaging specs in Agile.
* Approve artworks in Atlas from R&D Product and Packaging.
I. Launch date of business continuity projects
II. Meeting minutes
III. Projects & activities control matrix
IV. Sensory panel report
50
Coordinate R&D projects and manage copackers in South America on technical matters. Execute internal sensory panels when required (e.g., due to copacker changes) to ensure business continuity.
I. Meeting minutes
II. Projects & activities control matrix
III. Sensory panel report
40 Generate and update complementary labelling for products in South American markets from the R&D side.
I. Launch date of business continuity projects
10
3 KPIs/Dimensions of this role (Please list main KPIs of businesses that the job will be accountable for):
Financial
Non-Financial
TBD
TBD
4 Key Relationships (Specify reporting lines and main internal / external relationships):
Internal
External
Reports to: Head of R&D Hispanics
Direct report: NA
Functional:
* Commercial
* Marketing & Inno
* Procurement
* OPS: logistics, supply chain, FSQ
* Legal
* Regulatory
* Finance
* People
* DMO
* US Exports
Suppliers:
* Ingredients
* Packaging
* Copackers Chile: ICB, Aconcagua
* Copacker Argentina: Tau Delta
* Copacker Colombia: Colombina
* Dynamix (relabeling)
5 Skills/Competencies (List skills "e.g. language, systems, graduation etc" and competencies "behavioural" that incumbent needs to have in order to perform at the job):
Knowledge & Experience
Capability
* Education: Food Engineering or related
* Experience: 3-5 years in new product development (product & packaging)
* Basic knowledge of food/pack regulations
* Basic understanding of quality system management
* Microsoft Office
* SAP would be a plus
* Leadership
* Adaptability & flexibility
* Organized; strong time management
* Prioritization
* Problem solving
* Teamwork in multifunctional environments
* Attention to detail
* Assertive, clear communication (oral and written)
* Critical thinking
* Agility with software/systems
*Languages: Spanish, Intermediate English

Location(s)
Santiago, Chile

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