At Beiersdorf, we want to help people feel good about their skin – and our commitment goes far beyond caring for skin. For 140 years, we have developed innovative skin and body care products for well-known brands such as NIVEA, Eucerin, La Prairie, Hansaplast, and Labello. We act according to our purpose, WE CARE BEYOND SKIN, and take responsibility for our consumers, our employees, the environment and society.
Behind every brand, every product and every accomplishment are our more than 20,000 employees. It is for them that we live a culture of inclusion, respect and trust that is strongly aligned with our values CARE, COURAGE, SIMPLICITY and TRUST. We embrace diversity by valuing the uniqueness of each individual and being committed to equal opportunities for all.
Your Tasks
This position offers you the opportunity to help shaping the IT digitization for raw materials topics in R&D and to manage raw materials groups independently.
The job is aimed at applicants who are interested in IT topics and raw materials and who want to shape the future proactively.
IT Digitization
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For the R&D Raw Materials Information Systems (Teamcenter Raw Materials, DMS/G5, Power BI) you support the team in digital transformation topics:
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You will provide recommendations for automation and digitalization of raw material processes and support the team leader in developing concepts.
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You will support the needs assessment of data for the pledges (CO2 emissions, Net Zero, Controversial Ingredients) as well as Future Lab activities
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For the implementation of the requirements, there is close cooperation and coordination with the affected specialist functions and the BSS
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Existing master data from the IT systems is to be made available to R&D via Power BI reports in a way that is appropriate for the target group.
Manage raw material groups
For the raw material groups you manage, you will represent R&D interests in the Raw Materials Sourcing Teams (RMSTs).
You are responsible for the systematic, scientific processing of raw material groups. You evaluate raw materials and suppliers based on defined criteria and ensure the following activities in collaboration with Purchasing and QM:
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Implementation of sustainability requirements (BDF Pledges: CO2 Emission, Net Zero).
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Optimization of supply security through continuous minimization of risks
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Recommendation and coordination of RMTs (Raw Material Tests) to be prioritized.
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Independent processing of the release process for new raw materials
Ensure the necessary communication and exchange of all relevant information, especially within R&D (Category Teams, Scouting, Regulatory, Safety) and Purchasing and QM.
For the responsible raw material groups, you ensure the scientific documentation in reporting systems.
Your Profile
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Completed scientific/technical training or scientific/technical studies
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Experience in the development of cosmetics, preferably professional experience in product development and/or prototyping
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Experience in project management, e.g. in sub-project management for innovation process or innovation projects
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Systematic, structured approach to critically challenge established processes
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Proactively contribute your analytical skills to the concept development process
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Experience Power BI applications is advantageous
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Good presentation and communication skills
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Fluent in written and spoken English
Unfortunately, the position is
not suitable
for candidates with a PhD.
Additional information
We embrace Diversity and Inclusion and are committed to providing equal opportunities to all of our applicants – regardless of race, gender, age, religion and beliefs, sexual orientation and gender identity, disability, cultural, ethnic or national origins. We would therefore kindly ask you to include only information and data in your documents which are relevant for the assessment of your application (e.g. curriculum vitae, salary expectations, relevant references and certificates) and encourage you to upload your CV without a picture.
If you would like to attach a cover letter, please upload it with your resume.
Have a look at our benefits: What we offer – Our Benefits | Beiersdorf
Hamburg/Germany is the primary location for this position. Therefore, we recommend residence in Hamburg.
Our company agreement allows basically up to 40% of the working time in a flexible work location in Germany. The exact arrangement of this agreement in the relevant team will be explained in a personal conversation.
