Research, Innovation

The Bel Group is a major player in the food industry through portions of dairy, fruit and plant-based products, and one of the world leaders in branded cheeses. Its portfolio of differentiated and internationally recognized brands includes The Laughing Cow, Kiri, Babybel, Boursin Nurishh, Pom'Potes and GoGo squeeZ, as well as some 30 local brands. Together, these brands helped the Group generate sales of €3.6 billion in 2022.Do you want to join a company with strong brands that puts consumers and responsibility at the heart of the decision-making process? Then Bel is made for youAre you bold, pragmatic, and determined? Do you want to contribute to the transformation of an international agri-food company? Then come join us and measure the impact of your talent and energy in realizing an ambitious and sustainable company project#IWorkForAllForGoodLocation & Starting DateSuresnes - FranceWith frequent international trips to markets and factoriesPermanent job contract, available as soon as possibleMission & ResponsibilitiesThe RID team works together with the Brands teams, Operations, Finance, Quality… to identify the trends and transform them into relevant projects that will drive the sustainable and profitable growth of the company. Together, you will capture the signals from the stakeholders (scientists, experts, competitors, markets, consumers, communities), turn them into decisive projects for the business and deliver the financials and extra-financials KPIs with preferred consumers experiences and compliant products and packaging.Reporting hierarchically to the VP Group Research, Innovation and Development, you will be in charge of defining and developing the innovation / renovation / CSR strategy for your portfolio of brands and channels.AccountabilityLead, direct, and inspire the Kiri, Boursin & OOH teamsDefine the inno / reno / CSR roadmap with your key stakeholdersManage the portfolio of projects to win in market with the relevant KPIs (inno NS, productivity, CSR…) and lead the decision-making process (CODEV Brands & OOH)Identify and mobilize the required resources to deliver on time, in fullManage and grow people, fostering a culture of openness, learning, experimentation, and diversity, equality and inclusion.Contribute to Research, Innovation and Development strategy for the company thanks to your participation in RID Management CommitteeResponsibilitiesDrive execution excellence by adhering to set plans and making necessary trade-offs to fulfill both short-term and long-term commitmentsEnsure prioritization and resources allocation, aligned with the business strategy to maximize global impactMobilize cross platforms resources (Packaging excellence center, Research, pilots & labs…) to support your deliverablesBuild up the skills of a team made up of around twenty people spread over 4 different geographic areas in charge of driving and landing the innovation, renovation CSR projects for products and packagingDrive engagement to achieve resultsManage your budget (overhead, CAPEX, OPEX)ProfileRequired skills to perform in the job :Ability to shape a strategy with key stakeholdersGreat communication and influence skills to drive collaboratively your agendaPragmatism, agility, simplicity to work in an efficient modeTeam leadership to grow, engage and transformCommitment to deliver results engaging all stakeholders (marketing, sales, supply chain, procurement, quality, finance…)Strong business acumen (finance, end to end innovation / renovation / cost saving process)Action and decision orientedRequired background and / or level of professional experience :Advance degree in Food Technology or Food Science, know how on Dairy Industry is a plus15 years’ minimum experience in an FMCG companyExperience in management (transversal or hierarchic) in a multi-cultural environment.Technical know-how from development to production (product, process and pack).User oriented (user tests, sensory tools, design thinking, …)Fluent English #J-18808-Ljbffr