Formulation Manager

Job Description : COSMETIC FOLMULATION MANAGER EAST AFRICA Require a strong resource who can formulate innovate products for us in Petroleum Jellies, Hair Care Creams and Lotions. The ideal candidate would have the experience of working for cosmetic companies in Formulation and R&D areas. Job Description: Strategy & Management: Manage the Cosmetics category innovation strategy in accordance with current Portfolio, Strategy, and corporate innovation. Support the creative development process from concept through submission including concept development, research, presentation, and establishment of 3-year plan Research consumer insights & market opportunities via granular insights & analytics Support Commercialization Innovation effort as needed. Conceptualizing: Manage the development of innovative formulas capitalizing on market trends/growth Opportunities, Foster a deep understanding of the cosmetics market/industry trends, from ingredient, Texture, form, etc. Be able to communicate product concepts, positioning, and attributes visually and through Product profiles. Research product claims to help lead the trend, meet market entry and product Differentiation. Development: Partner with lab capabilities to help accelerate innovation creation. Work cross-functionally with internal teams to meet timelines (Claims, R+D, and Legal) Collaborate and help drive innovation with the Packaging team marrying formulas with new and different packages. Manage a product through the production lifecycle upholding quality and safety from lab, to Pilot to production. When needed develop onsite at the lab. Communication and Messaging: Present product evaluation, trends benefits and key positioning in internal meetings. Relevant experience of at least 8-10 years Masters / bachelors degree Strong skills in tactile/aesthetic evaluation of cosmetic products as well as the ability to communicate product understanding. Ability to think creatively and brainstorm new ideas to stay ahead of the market curve. Excellent organization, communication, and follow-through skills with a keen eye for detail. Multi-functional, flexible, to handle ever changing priorities. Strong written, oral, and presentation-based communication skills. A graduate in science with 8-10 years of experience in working on cosmetic organizations. Understanding of African markets will be ideal though not compulsory.

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