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JOB DESCRIPTION

The KDP productivity team plays a pivotal role in driving efficiency, streamlining products and processes, enhancing overall performance, and improving the profitability of our products . Our mission is to optimize KDP brands, extend beyond our core capabilities, and maximize the profitability of our products. At KDP, our inspiration is rooted in our company vision : “Drink Well, Do Good!”

As a Scientist within the Productivity team, you will lead initiatives focused on enhancing product and process efficiency. Your responsibilities will include developing strategies to improve productivity, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and implementing innovative solutions. By doing so, you’ll contribute to KDP’s ability to create and commercialize new products that delight our consumers and customers.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced, and highly collaborative environment. Develop and implement holistic solutions that align with KDP’s overall Productivity and  Innovation agenda. Collaborate extensively with R&D, Marketing, Supply Chain, Procurement, Sales, and Ingredient Suppliers.

If you’re passionate about making a meaningful impact, this role offers an exciting opportunity within the KDP productivity team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Leads bench-top experiments, formula calculations, and develops prototypes for product tastings and sensory testing across a variety of KDP brands and products
• Interprets test results, writes technical reports, and effectively communicates information within the organization
• Verifies formula accuracy, completes formula documentation, and conducts pilot-plant trials
• Fully understands R&D functions and project management process to lead the commercialization of ideas to launch
• Partners with various functions of R&D (Sensory, Ingredients, Nutrition, Regulatory, Flavor Technology, Chemistry, Process Engineering, and Technical Services)
• Influences and actively participates in Marketing and Consumer Research programs to gain consumer insights, and translate into key product concepts
• Manages multiples projects and represents R&D in cross-functional teams consisting of members across various departments of KDP (R&D, Marketing, Supply Chain, Sales and Procurement)
• Delivers updates on projects within the business to key stakeholders and cross-functional peers
• Proactively identifies opportunities for improvement within function
• Maintains accurate and detailed record of laboratory work
• Work appropriately and safely in a laboratory environment
• Demonstrate flexibility and resilience in adapting to changing business needs and priorities
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and strengthen our culture of inclusion
• Consumer-Centric Approach : Understand the business goals, brand marketing strategies, and manufacturing capabilities within the KDP network. Translate consumer needs into key product concepts.
• Effective Communication : Communicate updates on strategic initiatives within the business to key stakeholders.
• Use formulation software to document lab work and formulas.