R&D Analyst

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Job Description Lead, execute, and coordinate business continuity projects for Hispanics markets within R&D Product and Packaging. Manage copackers on product, packaging, and process topics from the R&D perspective. Own complementary labeling guidelines for copackers and suppliers. 2 Key Accountabilities (Specify required outputs from the role): Activities Measurement Criteria % For business continuity projects: Lead formula and packaging development, coordinating with Regulatory to ensure compliance. Lead the PLM process and coordinate risk analysis and approvals with the interdisciplinary team. Execute internal sensory evaluations, analyze data, and generate reports. Approve theoretical nutrition facts for the copacker. Approve trial reports for the copacker. Approve formula, nutrition, and packaging specs in Agile. Approve artworks in Atlas from R&D Product and Packaging. I. Launch date of business continuity projects II. Meeting minutes III. Projects & activities control matrix IV. Sensory panel report 50 Coordinate R&D projects and manage copackers in South America on technical matters. Execute internal sensory panels when required (e.g., due to copacker changes) to ensure business continuity. I. Meeting minutes II. Projects & activities control matrix III. Sensory panel report 40 Generate and update complementary labelling for products in South American markets from the R&D side. I. Launch date of business continuity projects 10 3 KPIs/Dimensions of this role (Please list main KPIs of businesses that the job will be accountable for): Financial Non-Financial TBD TBD 4 Key Relationships (Specify reporting lines and main internal / external relationships): Internal External Reports to: Head of R&D Hispanics Direct report: NA Functional: Commercial Marketing & Inno Procurement OPS: logistics, supply chain, FSQ Legal Regulatory Finance People DMO US Exports Suppliers: Ingredients Packaging Copackers Chile: ICB, Aconcagua Copacker Argentina: Tau Delta Copacker Colombia: Colombina Dynamix (relabeling) 5 Skills/Competencies (List skills “e.g. language, systems, graduation etc” and competencies “behavioural” that incumbent needs to have in order to perform at the job): Knowledge & Experience Capability Education: Food Engineering or related Experience: 3-5 years in new product development (product & packaging) Basic knowledge of food/pack regulations Basic understanding of quality system management Microsoft Office SAP would be a plus Leadership Adaptability & flexibility Organized; strong time management Prioritization Problem solving Teamwork in multifunctional environments Attention to detail Assertive, clear communication (oral and written) Critical thinking Agility with software/systems *Languages: Spanish, Intermediate English Location(s) Santiago, Chile Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes .