Unilever is currently hiring for a B&W Assistant R&D Manager – Hair Care based in Cikarang, IndonesiaUnilever is the place where you can bring your purpose to life with the work that you do – creating a better business and a better world. We are looking for talents that would like to join this exciting journey with us.Our R&D Beauty & Wellbeing team is embarking on an exciting journey as Assistant Manager for Formulation and Processing of Hair Care and Techinical Project Leader.If you are a self-starter with strong bias for action, accountability & responsibility, passion to grow self and others, as well as having a business growth mindset, then we would love to hear from you!What can you expect from the role? Formulation/Processing part: lead formulation & process R&D work for BW – Hair IndonesiaDelivering innovation solution to agreed project OTIF by following best practice in project management. Driving and supporting Marketing, Procurement, & Supply Chain on technical programmes for alternative material sourcing, adapting and optimizing core formulation & process portfolio, helping in assessment of problem solving which interface among formulation and machinesWorking together with global team for robust deployment of the formulation in Indonesia.Working with CTIC and innovation team to drive insight exploration & implementation for developing winning concept for BW project and initiative. Continuous monitoring of competitor activity and complete technical assessment reports.Key contact for Product /Processing Hair in Indonesia.TPL part: lead deployment of global projects for Indonesian market and end-to-end management of local projects Working with the brand partners, shape & lead the technical product design for local projects across all elements of the product – packaging, formula, claims, fragrance etc.Project management: plan, agree, monitor and review project workplan and deliverables of individuals working on technical project tasks.Manage stakeholders and keep them informed of technical delivery.Communicate, give inputs, and act as local R&D point of contact to regional / global TPL for development of global/regional projects. Manage risk by leading technical risk assessment in cross-functional project teams. Monitor implementation of identified risk mitigation strategies.Does this sound like you? Have technical (engineering/science) background with experience in formulation/processing in FMCG; 3+ years in experience will be a plus. Fluent in both verbal & written English. Experience as technical project leader, formulation and processing in FMCG, preferably in cosmetic industry.Good at data management and able to use and maximize the use of relevant IT tools. Excellent Excel & PowerPoint skills that support well-developed skills in presenting complex information, both visually and in writing.A willingness to work with uncertainty and information gaps; to set a direction where there is no precedent.Able to work in fast paced environment and manage timelinesExceptional communication and influencing skills.Strong analytical mindset and curiosity. Attention to detail and good problem-solving skills.Ability to understand operating principles and establish technical standards.Ability to discuss with Engineering & Production team on formulation and processing as well as potential product & machine interface to find solution and problem solving.Why Unilever? Unilever is the place where you can bring your purpose to life with the work that you do – creating a better business and a better world. You will work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. You will lead innovations, big and small, that will make our business win and grow. You will learn from brilliant business leaders and colleagues who provide mentorship and inspiration so that you can become a better you.Note: Unilever embraces diversity and encourages applicates from all walks of life! We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment journey. If you require any support to complete your application or any subsequent stage throughout your recruitment journey with us at Unilever, then please specify how we may be able to assist you.