Consumer Technical Insight Manager - Namet Rub

UNILEVER

• University Degree, preferably with a Master’s / MBA
• Minimum 4 years of experience & substantial track record in a Category R&D function, including at least 2 years in a Consumer Insight Community (CMI/CTI/CSI)
• Solid consumer understanding knowledge: mastering skills in the use of principles, concepts and techniques for consumer testing (qual and quant)
• In-depth knowledge of; consumer insight generation, Qual/Quant Research, Statistical knowledge, Sensory assessment and technical project management
• Excellent command of English

İŞ TANIMI

• Define and drive overall Technical Consumer Understanding programme for the region,
• Identify insights that will drive new product & pack opportunities for the regional projects portfolio, based on analysis of trends, consumer needs, new technology impact on consumers (partnering with CMI where relevant),
• Understand the key drivers of preference for different product segments/formats,
• Analyse consumer and sensory test data to draw out big and relevant learnings that can drive business opportunity.,
• Act as advocate of the consumers on RDC projects to translate consumer needs into technical targets,
• Define and lead regional strategic CTI programme, integrating and partnering with CMI consumer strategic understanding plans for projects and platforms,
• Act as a core member of key Regional Project Teams to provide technical consumer and sensory inputs at all phases of the Innovation Funnel,
• Capture all regional CTI needs to guarantee they are reflected in global projects,
• Drive functional excellence & increase knowledge base in CTI ensuring a robust insight capability,
• Manage, coach and develop a team of CTI assistant mgrs (WL1s), supporting them in the execution of the global CTI and Strategic Understanding programme.
• Contribute to establishing the RDC as an inspiring place to work, contributing to site culture and group / team building events.
• Ensure the compliance of their work to the Unilever Code of Business Principles and all SHEQA policies, including the support of product claims, risk management as well as environmental and regulatory awareness.