Role: R&D PC Assistant

Function: R&D
WL: WL1C

Reports to: Alan Castillo

Scope: Regional

Location: Cuernavaca, Hybrid Position

Main Purpose of the Job

Drive and lead the implementation of innovation and non-innovation projects for PC business.
Lead R&D activities and, eventually, other tasks related to full product development. Flexibility and versatility are key requirements.
This position is based in Mexico with a regional scope, supporting and leading projects mainly for Mexico and North Latam.

Main Accountabilities

Within Unilever:

Drive packaging actions to deliver OTIF innovation portfolio, margin improvement, Secure Supply (SS), and simplification projects.Project networking and follow-up with global and regional teams.Direct contact with Supply Chain for proper project deployment.Coordinate and support factory tests, including pack trials.Manage primary and secondary packaging specifications, pallet patterns, and packaging tests.Perform and evaluate stability and compatibility tests.Run packaging material validation tests (e.g., mould components, labels).Run formula validation tests.Conduct full product distribution tests (e.g., transit test, drop test).Create packaging specifications.Artwork approval.Direct contact with global, cluster, and local teams.

Outside Unilever:

Direct contact with packaging material suppliers, third parties, co-packers, and technical institutes.Direct Reports: None

Key Interfaces:

Supply Chain Cluster (Planning / Procurement / TIM)Global R&DLocal Deploy R&DMarketing teams (global and local)Critical Success Factors for the Job

Key Skills:

Science and technical profileAnalytical profileExternal orientationProject & risk managementMulti-skills in packaging and formulation

Others:

English – Fluent spoken and written (mandatory)Minimum 1–2 years of experience in similar positions or in packaging materials development/manufacturing (desirable)Minimum 1 year in mass consumer goods manufacturing company (or similar) in related positions such as R&D, Supply Chain, Quality, Procurement, Planning

General Unilever Skills:

Good interpersonal communicationTeam leadership & alignmentBusiness results orientedFlexible and versatile profileLeadership BehavioursGrowth mindsetBias for actionConsumer/customer focusAccountability & responsibility

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