Assistant Business Application Group Manager

Title: Assistant Business Application Manager

Location: Saudi Arabia (Jeddah City)

Full-Time

Responsibilities

• Execution of I&R strategy for the supported product category (ies) in the market(s):Ensure that the 3Cs (Consumer, Compliance, Competitive advantage) are always considered in their projects.
• Contribute to/manage the development/renovation and introduction of new products & processes in factory(ies)/ Co-manufacturing, based on R&D owned technologies & knowledge (Nestlé technology asset ) or in close collaboration with R&D, whilst ensuring compliance with both Nestle requirements and local regulatory framework.
• Contribute to the delivery of I&R projects from concept to post launch evaluation within her /his area of expertise.
• Contribute to flawless new product/technology deployment from R&D to operations, including know-how.
• Optimization/improvement of current products & processes within factory(ies)/ Co-man using local business and supply situation: Contribute to/manage projects/initiatives related to products, processes, suppliers e.g. costs reductions, optimization of manufacturing parameters, supplier development, specification optimization, GREAT, co-manufacturers’ management...within his/her area of expertise.
• Have the competencies required for the job and as a member of AG to enable the AG being the local center of expertise for product mastership.
• Develop and maintain the competence required for product & process mastership within his/her area of expertise and as per job position.
• Act as the link between R&D and Factory Operations: maintain contact with R&D and other AG within product category at least to share best practices, when appropriate participate in Business Specific Expert Networks (BSEN) or R&D Expert Networks to leverage knowledge.
• Technical assistance to factory(ies)/ Co-man: Assist factory(ies) and provide them with services necessary to ensure product & process mastership while striving for zero defects in manufacturing.
• provide comprehensive technical support for basic technical assistance requests from the factory(ies)
• ensure knowledge transfer to the factory(ies) related to product and process mastership within his/her area of expertise to eliminate root cause of assistance requests, i.e. act as local training resource to operators for product and process mastership.

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a related industry.
• Technical education background (preferably University graduate or equivalent in food science, chemistry or related subjects). complemented by a food industry experience within the product category
• R&D experience is a must.
• English & Arabic Speaker
• Understanding of I&R strategy and targets