Sourcing Operations Specialist - Greater Asia & Indonesia - R&D

Business Context:

Unilever International is Unilevers White Space Arm of Unilever and a decacorn in-making. UI has scaled 10x since its launch in 2012 and with a turnover of 1.4 billion € in 2024 it is one of the fastest growing and most profitable sizable business of Unilever

UI caters to the last billion consumers in underserved markets, consumer segments, and channels across 200+ countries and all Unilever categories. As intrapreneurs we deploy an agile innovation model that enables more than 1 launch per day. We introduce Unilevers brands into white space geographies like Korea, Pacific Islands, Mongolia, and spearhead launches of iconic brands like Dove, Vaseline, Knorr, Surf, TRESemme into big markets like U.S, China, Europe, & Asia.

Purpose of the Job:

This role is responsible for technical management and R&D support for Unilever International (UI) in Southeast Asia. It focuses on strategic sourcing and execution, ensuring seamless coordination of R&D activities for exports from and deployments to the region.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning and execution of strategic sourcing initiatives from Southeast Asia from R&D perspective, aligning with UIs business goals and global R&D standards.

• Product scaleup and troubleshooting across BGs in Unilever & 3P Manufacturing units in Thailand, Philippines, Vietnam & Indonesia. Ensuring high standard of delivered quality for new product /innovations.

• Manage end-to-end R&D activities related to exports and deployments, including last mile product development, quality assurance, cost optimization, regulatory documentation, PLM specification creation, and project network coordination including ICQA process.

• Deliver high-quality technical support to regional and local UI teams, enabling market expansion with innovative and affordable products.

• Foster strong collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, including UI BG teams, SEA R&D, Supply Chain, and Contract Manufacturers.

• Track and report on project performance, proactively identifying and mitigating risks. Support SC & CQA teams in troubleshooting for quality complaints.

Experience required

• Essential: In-depth knowledge of manufacturing processes, scaleup, understanding of factory operations. Significant experience (Min. 5 years) of Processing/Scaleup (preferred) or Formulations development or Manufacturing in any BG - Beauty & Wellbeing, Personal Care, Home Care, and Foods.

• Preferred: Degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry.

Information :

• Company : Unilever
• Position : Sourcing Operations Specialist - Greater Asia & Indonesia - R&D
• Location : กรุงเทพฯ
• Country : TH