This is a dynamic, fast paced role that works closely with cross-functional teams across both the demand & supply side of the business, working on both short- and medium-term innovation projects, productivity projects while providing technical support to our operations.

What are we looking for?

Minimum

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Animal Nutrition, Food Science/ Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or similar: Advance degree preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in research and development
• Strong knowledge of product development from bench top to full scale production.
• Demonstrated excellence in project management and capability to lead cross functional projects.
• Strong ability to work cross functionally with people in other disciplines and/or business areas.
• Ability to manage stakeholder groups

Preferred

• Advanced degree
• 10 years experience in R&D/Product Development
• Previous experience in FMCG with Pet Food

What would be your key responsibilities?

• Supports the business growth agenda by developing future innovation opportunities within the dry platform
• Develops & implements the product and portfolio strategy to support growth agenda
• Ensure product performance competitiveness across dry portfolio
• Lead the translation of consumer insights into holistic concepts (product).
• Use appropriate tools to facilitate concept and prototype evaluation (creation and presentation).
• Create and align product design briefs with cross functional project team.
• Specify product design attributes and quality targets.
• Own product development within projects.
• Support Process and Packaging Development Teams.
• Follow corporate labeling and claim policy.
• Lead agreed productivity (DiB) projects and initiatives.
• Support continuous improvement projects driven by Dry factories.
• Support business continuity contingencies that would require product development input.
• Contribute product design expertise to unit, regional, and global communities for the pet food segment.

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 130,000 like-minded and talented Associates, all guided by The Five Principles.
• Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

If you’re passionate about our brands, a great strategic thinking, deliver high quality decision and have a high drive for results, then we want to hear from you. Click ‘apply’ in this position.

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