Provide technical leadership and expertise for projects/programs in an individual contributor role;
Innovate / develop new retail equipment and supporting the commercial and marketing activities which deliver sustainable competitive advantages for growth and/or brand value.
Responsible for implementation of retail equipment development initiatives and ensuring that these initiatives are efficiently and effectively managed across the system.
Create value for the Coca-Cola system by identifying and implementing technology-based solutions in retail equipment that drive out non-value adding costs and that add profitable incremental volume.
Proactively manage the process of new retail equipment innovation and development, introductions and improvements. Manage and guide the activities of the agreed retail equipment development process.
Be the Group subject matter expert in a designated area of retail equipment. Understand the expectations of consumers, customers and the Coca-Cola system for retail equipment innovation and development.
Review and make recommendations on innovative new business opportunities outside of the present operating structures. Maintain and develop technical skills and expertise in retail equipment design, functionality and application.
Key Result Areas:
Develop and evaluate new retail equipment concept prototypes, pilot production and manufacturing systems.
Manage a project/program through to full proof of technical concept or commercialization for a single category.
Access pipeline to recommend solutions applicable to discipline-specific area to assess opportunities for growth and reapplication.
Take a project through the CIF Process using the Innovation Process Guides.
Conduct a case study or literature review on a critical topic in own discipline and deliver findings to internal SME network.
Develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders to identify, validate and implement potential new retail equipment developments.
Develop design briefs and specifications for retail equipment and manage development from concept identification through to market launch, leveraging internal and external development resources.
Ensure that TCCC intellectual property rights are established and protected prior to any commercialization of new retail equipment innovations.
Maintain relationships with leading edge retail equipment design firms, Universities, trade and innovation organizations and suppliers.
Develop value-based relationships and regular review processes with appropriate parties, such as TCCC Corporate, Bottlers, R&D, CEPG, SRA and Quality Assurance etc., to maintain an expert knowledge of TCCC retail equipment specifications, quality requirements and environmental policies.
Participate in and provide consulting on retail equipment related matters to project teams and key stakeholders.
As appropriate, identify and manage self-initiated new retail equipment opportunities outside of the existing system including if required working with third parties.
Job Requirements / Qualifications:
Drives cross-discipline collaboration
Demonstrates thorough understanding of role of own discipline
Learns where the interdependencies reside and how they connect both inside and outside of R&I
Begins to establish relationships primarily within own discipline, suppliers, other functions, etc. and within the technical community in Research & Innovation
Project management
Manages own small project(s) or component of larger project within own discipline, according to set deliverables under guidance of technical leads
Learns standard processes for Project Management (i.e. systems such as CIF,Clarity, Etc.)
Technical communication for business effectiveness
Keeps appropriate records of project work (e.g., lab book, technical report) enabling others to easily understand and leverage the information
Expertise
Develops conceptual knowledge of theories, practices and procedures in area of technical discipline; applies those in the completion of job responsibilities
Building a business case
Following directives from others, collects information, executes analyses, and generates data (e.g., COGS) to inform elements of the business case
Seeks out opportunities (e.g., reviews historical business cases, solicits guidance from senior colleagues) to learn basic knowledge regarding KO’s economics and related factors (e.g., bottler networks, consumer value chain and regulatory environment)
Bringing Innovation to Market
Leverages prior education, suppliers and literature to innovate within scope of briefs provided by other technical experts or supervisor
Takes advantage of opportunities to learn about new concepts or technologies (e.g., attends scientific meetings, sits in on peer reviews)
Applying, Translating & Advocating Science & Technology for Business Impact
Leverages education, suppliers and literature to innovate within scope of briefs
Takes advantage of opportunities to learn about new concepts or technologies (e.g., attends scientific meetings w/ documentation of key learning’s in Meeting Reports and maintains diligent effort to remain current w/ scientific literature).
Project briefs provided by other technical experts or supervisor.
Leveraging External Science/Technologies
Keeps current on professional publications, societies, etc., to learn best practices within own scientific area
Begins to leverage best practices in own work
Developing and managing research pipeline
Following directives from others, uses established procedures and methodologies to execute research and provide quality data to inform pipeline decision making
Thoroughly documents research processes
Knowledge and Experience
BS/MS + 0 – 3 years’ experience in mechanical and/or electrical engineering development, preferably in a development role, for a fast moving consumer goods or retail equipment company.
Education and Professional Qualification
BS, MS or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering and related.
Language Requirements
Good communication skills in both Chinese and English.
Travel Requirements
Travel from 5 to 25% of work time under normal conditions
At The Coca-Cola Company you can cultivate your career in a challenging and dynamic environment. We are the largest manufacturer and distributor of nonalcoholic drinks in the world-selling more than 1 billion drinks a day. Unlock your full potential with a future-focused company that is known and respected throughout the world.
About the company
The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO) is the world’s largest beverage company, refreshing consumers with more than 500 sparkling and still brands. Led by Coca-Cola, the world’s most valuable brand, our Company’s portfolio features 15 billion dollar brands including Diet Coke, Fanta, Sprite, Coca-Cola Zero, vitaminwater, Powerade, Minute Maid, Simply, Georgia and Del Valle. Globally, we are the No. 1 provider of sparkling beverages, ready-to-drink coffees, and juices and juice drinks.
Through the world’s largest beverage distribution system, consumers in more than 200 countries enjoy our beverages at a rate of 1.7 billion servings a day. With an enduring commitment to building sustainable communities, our Company is focused on initiatives that reduce our environmental footprint, support active, healthy living, create a safe, inclusive work environment for our associates, and enhance the economic development of the communities where we operate. Together with our bottling partners, we rank among the world’s top 10 private employers with more than 700,000 system employees.
Address and contact
No.1188, Ziyue Road, Zizhu Science Based Industrial Park, Minhang District, Shanghai, China
Tel: 021-61928356
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