*what you'll do for us*:
- lead and manage the global development and innovation (gdi) agenda for the juices category in latin america, overseeing all aspects of innovation, regulatory, quality improvement, productivity, and business continuity programs.
- drive the end-to-end process from strategy development to solution implementation and commercialization, ensuring alignment with the broader category strategies.
- serve as an active member of the latam extended category team, collaborating with marketing and innovation peers to ensure cohesive category strategies.
- maintain strong connections and collaboration with the global juices category team and relevant communities of practice.
- provide visionary leadership to support the evolution of the gdi function, inspiring innovation and future-oriented thinking within the organization.
- responsible for thoughtful resource allocation within the category, ensuring gdi work aligns with category strategy.
- create and maintain a 3+ year innovation pipeline for the category (4:2:1 model), identifying and implementing key technical capabilities needed for success.
- manage the technical, innovation & supply chain (ti&sc) timeline of the category’s project portfolio, including risk analysis and resolution within the gdi scope.
- establish effective communication channels with the gdi network, the operating unit’s extended category team, global communities, suppliers, partners, and associations.
- foster strong relationships with supply chain stakeholders (operating unit, commercial product supply, procurement, bottlers) to ensure smooth project execution.
- engage with scientific and regulatory affairs (sra) for advocacy and compliance, mapping future threats to the category and recommending proactive actions.
- lead, measure, track, and maximize the performance of the direct team, developing and implementing talent and potential development plans.
- serve as a role model for the extended gdi team, driving high performance and professional growth within the team.
*requirements & qualifications*:
- advanced english level.
- 10+ years of extensive knowledge and experience in research and development roles, with a strong emphasis on the food and beverage industry.
- proven experience integrating end-to-end technical scopes for innovation projects, including project management, supply chain, and quality assurance.
- demonstrated ability to manage senior stakeholders and influence cross-functional teams to achieve strategic goals.
- strong leadership skills with a proven track record of managing and positively impacting teams.
- experience creating and analyzing business cases, including the financial assessment of projects.
- knowledge of food safety and quality standards, ensuring all products meet stringent quality requirements.
- familiarity with consumer science and marketing, understanding consumer needs and translating them into innovative product solutions.
*what we'll do for you*:
- offer a supportive and inclusive work environment that fosters personal and professional growth.
- provide opportunities for global collaboration and career advancement within our extensive network.
- enable access to cutting-edge tools, technologies, and methodologies to support innovation and continuous improvement.
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*lo que harás por nosotros*:
- liderar y gestionar la agenda global de desarrollo e innovación (gdi) para la categoría de jugos en américa latina, supervisando todos los aspectos de la innovación, regulación, mejora de calidad, productividad y programas de continuidad del negocio.
- impulsar el proceso de principio a fin desde el desarrollo de la estrategia hasta la implementación de soluciones y comercialización, asegurando el alineamiento con las estrategias generales de la categoría.
- servir como un miembro activo del equipo de categoría extendida latam, colaborando con colegas de marketing e innovación para asegurar estrategias cohesivas de categoría.
- mantener fuertes conexiones y colaboración con el equipo global de la categoría de jugos y comunidades de práctica relevantes.
- proporcionar liderazgo visionario para apoyar la evolución de la función gdi, inspirando la innovación y el pensamiento orientado al futuro dentro de la organización.
- ser responsable de la asignación de recursos dentro de la categoría de manera reflexiva, asegurando que el trabajo gdi esté alineado con la estrategia de la categoría.
- crear y mantener un pipeline de innovación de más de 3 años para la categoría (modelo 4:2:1), identificando e implementando capacidades técnicas clave necesarias para el éxito.
- gestionar la planeación y cronograma técnico, de innovación y cadena de suministro (ti&sc) del portafolio de proyectos de la categoría, incluyendo el análisis y resolución de riesgos dentro del alcance de gdi.
- establecer canales de comunicación efectivos con la red gdi, el equipo de categoría extendido de la unidad operativa, comunidades globales, provee