R&d Region Brand Manager - Apodaca, México - PepsiCo

PepsiCo

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Apodaca, México

hace 4 días

Publicado por:

Rodrigo Fernández

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Descripción

Overview:

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Responsibilities:

The Opportunity

Lead a team of R&D Scientists/Engineers and Technicians to drive cross-functional, multi-year execution of scaled innovation programs for the Frito Lay North America and Gamesa Exports from Mexico.

Partner with R&D leaders and business teams to drive Macro Snacks (e.g. cookies and crackers) technical strategy and design compelling innovation; specifically, for US but with forward compatibility thinking.

Lead brand stewardship, pep + and productivity agenda for the baking category for the US and cookies and crackers exports from México to the US.

Your Impact
As R&D Region Brand Manager your scope would consist of

Develop and maintain a relationship with cross functional partners to deliver an aligned innovation plan (3+ years)
Establish deep and broad knowledge of category platform, technology levers and cohort needs
Utilize scientific methods to develop knowledge that creates business opportunities that support the company strategic market objectives
Provide technical and business risk assessment/perspectives related to new product development
Design and execute experiments, and analyze and interpret data to make sound technical recommendations on product and process issues
Demonstrates thought leadership and influence beyond product development
Know in detail and follow the innovation process to ensure a robust product design
Leverage external and internal experts for key analytical and sensory research
Perform basic economic evaluations on ingredients, ingredient suppliers, and product formulations
Develop product formulations that leverages expertise in food chemistry and food ingredient functionality
Develop complete product attribute specifications for new products.
Partner externally to source ingredients and leverage vendor expertise in ingredient functionality
Participate as an active member of crossfunctional business development teams comprised of individuals from a variety of disciplines, including Marketing, Purchasing, Engineering, and other groups
Work together with the Technology Applications and New Platforms team to develop strategic and competitive solutions for the platform
Partner with R&D disciplines as Quality Assurance, Food Safety, Nutrition, Regulatory, to ensure a robust, safe and legal product design
Engage support of internal experts & team as needed
Provide updates to key R&D and crossfunctional executive leadership
Manage R&D project budgets

Qualifications:

Who Are We Looking For?

Education/Certifications: BS, MS or PhD. Degree in Food Science or Engineering

Work Experience: 10 years with BS, 7 years with MS or 5 years with PhD in CPG industry

Knowledge in baking: Cookies and cracker technologies or product development preferred
Experience on managing and partnering with lead Scientists during accelerated product development life cycles that include new idea generation, prototype development, product optimization, production startup for test market and national launching of new products
Experience in product or process commercialization/optimization and/or productivity
Strong leadership and collaboration skills
Experience leading/coordinating crossfunctional and crossregional teams
Ability to oversee project activities, as Project Lead.
Ability to influence, collaborate and communicate both above and below level
Demonstrated capability to effectively manage complex projects or multiple projects simultaneously
Demonstrated understanding of how to incorporate business needs into technical decisions
Ability and interest to work in laboratory, pilot plant and manufacturing scale environments

- ** Willingness to travel up to 50%