R&D Project Specialst

Flormar

Who Are We ? 
We are the number one make-up brand of Turkey with 21% market share. We compete in the markets of 93 countries in seven continents, primarily in developing markets.
We are a woman’s best friend with our fashionable and reliable make-up products. We welcome women into the creative world by providing them with colors and textures that will allow them to represent their style in the best manner. We believe that color is the core of the Flormar world. We devote ourselves to finding the trendiest colors to bring out the beauty in women. We believe that each color is an essential tool for expressing your culture and reflecting your emotions.

History
Founded in Milano, the capital of the fashion industry, Flormar was acquired by the Şenbay Family in the year 1970 and began production in Turkey. Flormar became an indispensable brand for women with its yearly production of 120 million units, as well as its wide range of products consisting of blushes, foundations, eyeshadows, mascaras, lipsticks, nail polishes, accessories and skin care products.
Flormar, as one of the world’s leading make-up companies, also has a 21% share in the color cosmetics market of Turkey. Focusing on foreign operations since the year 2008, Flormar has covered a long distance in order to become a global brand with its 800 shops located in more than 250 cities in more than 100 countries.
Also one of the top 500 exporting companies in Turkey, Flormar provides added value to Turkey’s economy by reaching women across the world through its presence in over 40,000 retail outlets.
With its years of experience and expert staff, Flormar continues to push forward. In 2012, it signed a deal with Groupe Rocher, a leading brand worldwide, and passed on 51% of its shares. Flormar continues to grow over 20% on an annual basis, and it aims to maintain its consistent growth, aspiring to reach a retail sale value of 1.1 billion 100 million Turkish Liras by the year 2020.

• B.Sc. / M.Sc. /Ph.D. degrees in Chemical Engineering or Engineering fields
• English - Advanced level allowing fluent communication, understanding complex technical statements and documents associated with duties 
• Preferably min 2 years in colored cosmetics sector, advanced project management skills is an asset, requires national and international travel on a project basis.
• Strong communication, negotiation, analytic, and critical thinking skills. Ability to work collaboratively. Excellent facilitation and presentation skills. Cultural adaptability. Virtual and remote team management ability.

İŞ TANIMI

• Following trends related to cosmetics sector; recommending new and/or innovative concepts & product opportunities and leading R&D projects for retail & wholesale channels for Turkish and international market.
• Conducting market research, patent & literature search, sector and competitor analysis, feasibility report, project plan preparation.
• Analyzing the performance of existing product lines, pursuing the improvement of current products, suggesting line extension initiatives regarding to the market needs, consumer demands and trends.
• Leading cross-functional teams such as R&D, Supply Chain, Trade Marketing and Finance in the development of new and/or innovative projects including business planning, financial analysis, brand/product positioning and forecasting.
• Managing the project from start to completion including the resolution of project issues
• Creating a project schedule and plan with financial, resource and material requirements
• Joining to the international fairs relating to the cosmetics sector, acquire technical know-how about newly released products and closely follow-up competitors’ place in the global market
• Reporting to the R&D Manager