Description • Be a change agent.
Develop 3-5 year packaging roadmaps and implement global innovation strategies for benefit-led innovation platforms • Lead feasibility of new global packaging technologies that bring new value to the global brand portfolio. • Conduct research and development of innovative sustainable packaging materials and technologies, recycled plastics, renewable feedstocks, and recyclable formats. • Collaborate with cross-functional leaders by setting priority workstreams to drive packaging agenda • Foster supplier joint-value ecosystem to develop conceptual formats, material feasibility, and product experience differentiation • Bring an outside-in focus: Open innovation scouting and technology integration through the latest trends and foresight in the packaging industry to guide future-fit packaging portfolios • Influence brand growth by exploring new formats, propose business models, and bring forward sustainable innovation for people and planet benefit • Drive holistic packaging development through collaborations with consumer insight teams, design, and new value propositions for brands and consumers. • 5 years of experience in packaging innovation, material design, supplier co-creation, and with a consistent track record of bringing new products to market demonstrating differentiating technologies • Technical-based degree required, preferrably packaging or mechanical engineering • Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to think creatively and strategically. • Strong communication skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels of the organization.
Working collaboratively with cross-functional teams, and the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders. • Extensive working knowledge of packaging materials and technologies, recycled and recyclable content, sustainable packaging practices, the circular economy, lifecycle assessments, sustainability metrics and the impact on the environment • Deep understanding of consumer, business, and brands needs and the relationship to packaging decisions & execution. • An entrepreneurial approach that turns insights into product opportunities