R&D Executive – Ice Cream (Magnum)

1. Scope

This role applies to the R&D Executive position in Unilever Vietnam’s Ice Cream division, specifically supporting the Magnum brand.

2. Objective

To manage and deliver R&D activities for the Ice Cream category in Vietnam, ensuring product quality, compliance, and innovation in alignment with regional/global strategies.

3. Key Responsibilities

Local R&D Partnership

• Act as the key R&D representative partnering with local businesses and cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate with Regional and Global Development Centers (RDCs/GDCs) to provide insights on local consumers, customers, and regulatory needs.
• Capture learnings from project implementations and share best practices.

Product Expertise

• Understand local market dynamics and provide feedback to regional/global R&D.
• Support product quality management and handle consumer complaints.
• Monitor competitors’ products and technology trends.

Technical Compliance & Claims

• Ensure compliance with Unilever’s internal guidelines and local regulations.
• Act as the first point of contact for on-pack information and labeling accuracy.
• Provide local substantiation and adaptation of product claims.

Innovation & Activation

• Support the implementation of global and regional innovation projects.
• Manage R&D input for artworks, claims approval, and promotional clearances.
• Represent R&D in internal innovation committees.
• 5. Packaging Development
• Support local packaging development and adaptation for innovation and promotions.
• Maintain Bills of Materials (BOM), specifications, and technical documents.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate product labeling.

Laboratory & Support Tasks

• Prepare product samples and coordinate with agencies for lab testing.
• Manage COAs and lab reports.
• Monitor and purchase competitors’ new launches for benchmarking.

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical/Food Engineering or related disciplines.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in R&D, preferably in FMCG or the food industry.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and presentation skills.
• Solid technical knowledge in product and packaging development.
• Entrepreneurial, proactive, and solution-oriented mindset.
• Flexible, independent, and comfortable in a multicultural environment.
• Growth mindset with passion for consumer-centric innovation.

• Competitive salary (negotiable based on experience).
• 100% salary during probation and full SHUI from day one.
• 13th-month salary bonus (pro-rated).
• Shuttle bus and lunch provided.
• Multinational working environment with opportunities for growth and learning.