New Product Developer - Kimberly-Clark Trading (M) Sdn Bhd
Responsibilities
- Work closely with marketing, global and other APAC P&TD teams to generate ideas to develop new products and improve existing products, keeping in consideration product cost, engineering feasibility, product safety, legal, process capability, material availability etc
- Execute the qualification and implementation of the product development or improvement projects to be successfully launched in the market
- Actively drive ways of developing innovative product designs utilizing laboratory facilities and other resources.
- Lead and drive opportunities for cost optimization programs, coordinating with affiliates and suppliers to meet the business requirement.
- Build a strong collaborative network amongst KC global and other P&TD teams to share information and gain knowledge of new technology
- Provide any technical services to the business team such as developing product claims, consulting technical point in advertising and any other related issues
- Incorporation of novel technologies into products
- Drive team to think out of the box without being held captive by traditional ideas to aid problem solving
- Ideas generated are developed into working prototypes via innovative avenues and project objectives are met.
Requirements
• At least 5 years of relevant working experience in engineering or personal care industries
• A degree in Science or Engineering or related field
• Proven experience in product development (from idea generation to commercialization)
• Strong understanding of competitive landscape
• Strong project management and people skills
• Proven leadership skills
• Integrity within professional environment
• Strong communicator
• A pro-active approach
• A degree in Science or Engineering or related field
• Proven experience in product development (from idea generation to commercialization)
• Strong understanding of competitive landscape
• Strong project management and people skills
• Proven leadership skills
• Integrity within professional environment
• Strong communicator
• A pro-active approach
Company Overview
Kimberly-Clark is leading the world in essentials for a better life. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, with nearly 57,000 employees worldwide and operations in 35 countries, Kimberly-Clark posted sales of USD 21.1 billion in 2011. Kimberly-Clark’s global brands are sold in more than 150 countries. Every day, 1.3 billion people trust Kimberly-Clark products and the solutions they provide to make their lives better.
History
We trace our roots to the late 19th century when Kimberly-Clark was first established as a paper and newsprint company in 1872.
Product & Services
We are well-known with family care and personal care brands such as Kleenex, Scott, Andrex, Huggies, Pull-Ups, Kotex, Poise and Depend, we hold the No. 1 or No. 2 share position globally in more than 80 countries. Around the world, medical professionals turn to Kimberly-Clark Health Care for a wide portfolio of solutions that improve health, hygiene and well-being of their patients and staff. From family care to personal care, in safety, Do-It-Yourself and Home Improvement settings, we're driving our growth by enhancing the health, hygiene and well-being of people every day, everywhere.
Financial
Consistently growing sales, profits and returns is key to Kimberly-Clark’s long-term, sustainable shareholder returns.
Why Join Us?
At K-C we believe in recruiting the best people and putting them in the right jobs so that they can do their best work. Our trusted brands are an indispensable part of life for 1.3 billion people in more than 150 countries. To maintain this trust and pioneer new product categories, we're seeking people who share our passion for excellence, teamwork and original thinking.
Cultures and Values
Throughout our 138-year history, Kimberly-Clark has adhered to a set of simple yet insightful values established by our founders – quality, service and fair dealing. These are the standards of performance by which our leadership and employees are measured. These values have helped establish Kimberly-Clark as a leading-edge global company that produces superior essential products used by families and professionals from all walks of life and cultures around the world
