Asistente de Formulación y Desarrollo de Producto

Unilever; Tortuguitas; Presencial; ARS 900.000 - 1.300.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Unilever Argentina is hiring a Laundry R&D Formulation Assistant to support technical development, 5S and Clean Future projects in the Laundry category. The role is based at the Tortuguitas plant, Buenos Aires, Argentina, and requires managing multiple projects in parallel while delivering on-time results.

You will work with cross‑functional teams, validate raw materials and pack materials, prepare samples, and load formulations in SAP PLM.

Formación

• Academic Background: Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering/Chemistry/FOOD technology and fluent English (oral and written).
• Strong sense of responsibility and accountability with flexibility to adapt to different environments.
• Proven communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional teams.
• Proactivity to resolve conflicts and creativity for project management.
• Agility and passion for high performance; ability to translate project requirements into deliverables.
• Formulation development experience is preferred; willingness to learn and take on responsibilities.

Responsabilidades

• Technically lead the implementation of Laundry innovation projects in Argentina (TPL role).
• Develop and implement formulations in innovation, 5S and clean future projects.
• Understand consumer needs and articulate business requirements to the project team.
• Collaborate with cross-functional team members to execute projects.
• Validate raw materials, pack materials and alternative suppliers; perform tests.
• Coordinate project activities, sample prep and prototype testing; load formulations in SAP PLM.
• Prepare documentation and ensure regulatory compliance for claims and labeling.

Conocimientos

Responsibility

Flexibility

Communication

Proactivity

Creativity

Agility

Requirements translation

Formulation experience

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering/Chemistry/FOOD technology

Descripción del empleo

Laundry R&D Formulation Assistant - Argentina Información básica Function: R&D Location: Buenos Aires - Site Planta Tortuguitas - Tortuguitas. Scope: Argentina Reports to: Home Care R&D Manager Terms & Conditions: Full time. Permanent position Background Information: In the Home Care Business Group at Unilever, you not only get an opportunity to Make Your Home a Better World but also get a chance to Make our World a Better Home! Our Clean Future ambition means we want to develop products that make the lives of consumers a bit easier, work brilliantly, and at the same time are kinder to the planet. To succeed, we look for people passionate about delivering winning, leading-edge science & technology; and building brilliant brands and innovations which drive growth. Our business is comprised of multiple strong brands (DiG, Domestos, Cif, Comfort as well as Surf, Radiant, Sunlight and a portfolio of care detergents), spanning the categories of Fabric Care and Home & Hygiene. We have a winning DNA, including product superiority, iconic purposeful brands, Clean Future inspired Science & Technology, wide portfolio, geographic footprint and a strong 5S program. Our strong footprint places us in an authority position to drive market development in multiple geographies and categories, crafting the future of Homecare for consumers around the world.

This job will be based within the Laundry category - Research & Development Argentina, with focus on Technical Development, Project Management & Deploy activities in delivering Innovation, 5S and Clean Future activities and business Support projects. Main job purpose: The candidate will help to deliver Laundry project funnel, on-time in full - as well as support and lead business continuity, cost savings and clean future activities/projects. The role requires the ability to organize and execute 5 or more different projects in parallel and at a fast pace, while still managing everyday tasks and duties to support the R&D department. Represents R&D function in Cross-functional team in Project meetings.

Key Accountabilities

• Technically leading the implementation of Laundry innovation projects in Argentina (TPL role).
• Develop and implement formulations in innovation, 5S and clean future projects.
• Understanding the consumer habits & needs as required by the Project team while articulating the needs of business.
• Working with cross-functional team members to execute projects.
• To validate technically raw materials, pack material and/or alternative suppliers.
• Perform technical/operational and project coordination tasks for the implementation of innovation/5s.
• Sample preparation/test prototypes.
• Monitoring and evaluation of technical tests (for example, stability, performance, etc).
• Physical-chemical evaluation of the products.
• Management of product specifications and labelling-Generation and load of formulations in SAP PLM.
• Preparation of documentation for records.
• Responsible for the approval of claims, AW, advertising clearance, competitor challenge in local language from technical and regulation compliance point of view.
• Local deploy activities, supporting sales meetings, activation materials, ideas generation for communication and projects.

Required Qualifications

• Academic Background: Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering/Chemistry/FOOD technology Fluent English (oral and written)
• Skills and Competencies: Sense of responsibility/ accountability.
• Skills and Competencies: Flexibility to work in different environments, with different business needs.
• Skills and Competencies: Proven communication and interpersonal skills, ability to work with cross functional teams
• Skills and Competencies: Proactivity to resolve conflicts.
• Skills and Competencies: Creativity for project management
• Skills and Competencies: Agility & Passion for High Performance.
• Skills and Competencies: Ability to translate project / supply chain requirements into key deliverables.
• Skills and Competencies: Formulation development experience is key to this role (is preferred), but you must be willing to learn and take on responsibilities.

Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their ‘Whole Self’ to work and this includes you! Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.

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