Global Technical Innovation Manager

Svenska Cellulosa AktiebolagetSCA is a leading global hygiene and forest products company. The Group develops and produces sustainable personal care, tissue and forest products. Sales are conducted in about 100 countries under many strong brands, including the leading global brands TENA and Tork, and regional brands, such as Libero, Libresse, Lotus, Nosotras, Saba, Tempo, Vinda and Zewa. As Europe’s largest private forest owner, SCA places considerable emphasis on sustainable forest management. The Group has about 44,000 employees. Sales in 2015 amounted to approximately SEK 115bn (EUR 12.3bn). SCA was founded in 1929, has its headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden, and is listed on NASDAQ OMX Stockholm. For more information, visit www.sca.com
 

Overview
 
Global Technical Innovation Manager Incontinence Care, TENA Men.
The purpose of the role is to develop & deliver innovative new solutions to better meet the needs of a defined target audience. As part of a marketing / technical partnership, the role is responsible to lead prioritized concepts through all stages of the innovation funnel from concept to launch (which will be executed by the regional teams). In addition the role is responsible to create strong 8 quarter launch plan in close cooperation with the GBD, lead markets, CRU, PD&I and others to drive company sales growth and reach overall SCA targets.
The position is located in Gothenburg.
 



Main Tasks
 

Recommend to the GBD the assortment vision & ambition
Based on consumer and customer insight run technical feasibility
Own product specification within targeted area
Discover, develop and evaluate new territories/new concepts that enables a balanced flow of activities entering the Q8 launch plan
Recommend product and solution innovations that build on key brand features & design to GBD and validate with key marketing communities
Support BU growth and monitor cost saving initiatives vs innovation funnel
Propose Innovation project organisation and resources to the GBD. Act as project manager for relevant innovation projects through all stages of the Innovation funnel
Develop assortment, claims and pack design
Dive input to strategic & innovation driven Capexes
Secure alignment with R&D Core, Technology and Manufacturing (Suppliers) Key

 

Key Competencies
 

5+ years’ experience in technical development and innovation management
Proven skills in product innovation development & delivery
Ideally worked in manufacturing as well as in an innovation or R&D function
Strong experience in running & project managing multi-functional teams effectively
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in collaborative international environment
FMCG experience

 
Key Competencies & Leadership Capabilities

Good problem solving skills
You have an entrepreneurial eye for the business potential it offers
Strong project management and networking skills
Self-motivated, objective driven with ability to work autonomously
Can sell ideas well and find the right stakeholders
Makes the vision happen
Hungry to lead and change the game
Creates an environment for innovation
Has courage and shows perseverance

Additional Information
You need to be able to travel once a month.
Please apply online in English.
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