**BAT is evolving at pace - truly like no other organisation.****To achieve the ambition, we have set for ourselves, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to live our ethos every day. Come be a part of this journey!****BAT INDONESIA IS LOOKING FOR R&D LAB MANAGER (FLAVOUR)****INTERNAL JOB TITLE**:Flavour Hub Manager**FUNCTION**: Marketing R&D**SUB FUNCTION**: New Categories, R&D**CITY & COUNTRY**: Malang, Indonesia*****ROLE SUMMARY****What are the key objectives and expectations from this role?**The Flavour Hub Manager leads the operations of the Flavour Hub as part of the Global Flavour Centre of Excellence (FCoE) as a satellite flavour laboratory and service centre. The Flavour Hub will - in partnership with the flavorists in the FCoE and respective Product Development and Deployment teams - provide operational flavour support for APME and the Group.**Reports to**Head of Flavour CoE**Number of Direct Reports**Up to 3**Core Relationships****Internal** **Global** - Head of Flavours & Flavour CoE team, Global Product Discovery, Development & Deploy teams and Flavour Manufacturing sites**Internal Regional** - DRBU Product teams, Analytical Science, Consumer Product Safety, Product Compliance, Research Support Services, SP&I, Commercial Team, Patents/Legal, Procurement**External** - Flavour houses and flavour suppliers and 3rd Party Development Partners**Geographic Scope**APME with a Global support role**ACCOUNTABILITIES**- Flavour Lab Management, including but not limited to raw materials inventory, documentation, laboratory equipment, EH&S responsibilities, budget, and expense management.- Casing & Flavour preparation from formulations shared by the flavorists for pilot plant production and/or samples manufacture, including but not limited to shipping and delivery and documentation completion.- DRBU Stakeholders Management and engagement and regional point of contact for flavor related queries.- C&F Specification creation in TaO and Handel from information received from the flavorists.- Region Specific Factory support - Technical support, PDS & MSDS, contingencies, cleaning procedures, local casing manufacturing and C&F complexity reduction.- Enabling Productivity - support of new supplier qualifications, EM support for Brand Migration / Delist opportunities and write-off avoidance assessment.- Regulatory Support for PC & Stewardship- People (Planning Hub Team Management, Resource Prioritization & Development)**EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE****ESSENTIAL****Experience Required**- Significant experience (5 years+) in laboratory management in relevant consumer good industry- Proven ability to collaborate effectively with multi-functional partners such as marketing and product development and to smooth internal processes and barriers across global and regional levels.- Proven excellent project management, time management, team collaboration, and organizational skills- Proven track record in developing and maintaining supplier relationships.- Emerging and developed markets experience**Technical / Functional / Leadership Skills Required**- A working knowledge and awareness of flavours; flavour preparation & flavour prototyping- Strong managerial/leadership skills, with a proven ability to lead/motivate team members, monitoring performance and ensuring high quality outputs across global and regional levels- Able to influence and coordinate cross-functional teams, including internal and key external partnerships, critical in the delivery of programmes and initiatives to ensure the most effective use of internal/external resource/expertise- Laboratory and analytical expertise to ensure compliance with standard operating procedures and laboratory best practice- Training, developing and supporting the capabilities of Flavour Technicians.- Excellent leadership, interpersonal and communication skills- Excellent people developer and technical coach- Ability to influence key stakeholders at a very senior level**Education / Qualifications / Certifications Required**- Chemistry and/or Analytical qualifications or certification- Project Management qualifications**WE ARE BAT**At BAT we are committed to our Purpose of creating A Better Tomorrow. This is what drives our people and our passion for innovation. **See what is possible for you at BAT.**- Global Top Employer with 53,000 BAT people across more than 180 markets- Brands sold in over 200 markets, made in 44 factories in 42 countries- Newly established Tech Hubs building world-class capabilities for innovation in 4 strategic locations- Diversity leader in the Financial Times and International Women's Day Best Practice winner- Seal Award winner - one of 50 most sustainable companies**BELONGING, ACHIEVING, TOGETHER**Collaboration, diversity and teamwork underpin everything we do here at BAT. We know that collaborating with colleagues from different backgrounds is what makes us stronge
