Your New Role:

Innovation strategy and execution

• Designs and develops the Innovation Procedure (Innovation Funnel) within the company and establishes an innovation idea management system (including processes and templates/forms);
• Continuously evaluates the innovation process across all its phases, proposes new ideas and approaches for managing and developing the innovation process, and ensures the continuity of the innovation pipeline;
• Collects and analyzes the information required to develop Business Cases, which are submitted to the company’s Board members for approval;
• Develop and implement the projects approved by the Board, guiding the Business Case through all stages until the project reaches a mature phase;
• Act as an innovation champion and promote a culture of creativity and continuous improvement;
• Lead cross-functional innovation projects from idea generation to launch readiness.
• Coordinate product, packaging, and process innovation initiatives with Marketing, R&D, Sourcing and Sales;
• Ensure that innovation projects are aligned with brand identity, category strategy, and business priorities;
• Monitor innovation progress, identify risks, and drive corrective actions when needed;
• Share and adapt best practices from local and international markets.

Market and consumer understanding

• Identify consumer needs, usage occasions, and category trends relevant to food innovation;
• Translate consumer and shopper insights into clear innovation opportunities.
• Use market data and category analysis to identify growth spaces and innovation priorities;
• Support the development of brand and portfolio direction based on consumer and market insight.

Cross-functional project management

• Build and coordinate project teams for innovation initiatives;
• Align stakeholders on scope, timing, roles, and deliverables;
• Ensure clear communication and regular updates throughout the project lifecycle;
• Support decision-making and secure buy-in from relevant functions.

Financial responsibility

• Plan and monitor the innovation budget;
• Track performance of innovation projects versus business objectives;
• Evaluate the commercial impact of launches and renovation initiatives;
• Support ROI tracking and resource allocation for innovation activities.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• University degree, preferably in Marketing, Economics, Food Science, Business Administration, or a related field;
• 5+ years of experience in FMCG, preferably in food, marketing, innovation, product management, or category management;
• Experience in cross-functional project management is an advantage;
• Strong English communication skills, both written and spoken;
• Excellent presentation, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills;
• Advanced project management capabilities;
• Good understanding of consumer behavior, shopper behavior, channels, and category dynamics;
• Good command of MS Office, especially PowerPoint and Excel;
• Strategic thinking and leadership;
• Innovation mindset and consumer orientation;
• Collaboration and influence;
• Results orientation, ownership and accountability;
• Problem solving and decision making.

Attention:

• The recruitment process will be conducted through QPAS.
• Only eligible candidates will be contacted.
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