Responsibilities
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- Characterize and document key physical and functional attributes; critical chemical / nutritional composition, considers the impact of processing ingredients and the result on finished goods.
- Partners with Pet R&D to develop continuous ingredient surveillance program and analyze results.
- Responsible for updating and maintaining specifications associated with product lifecycle management (PLM); from ingredients to finished pet foods and treats.
- Provide support to Procurement, Manufacturing and Quality & Food Safety to ensure nutritional compliance and food safety.
- Build strong, collaborative relationships with Pet cross-functional partners, influence & guide internal and external suppliers, anticipate challenges, and proactively plan to address them.
- Determine priorities against the business and Pet R&D objectives.
Qualifications
- Critical Leadership Expectations : Put Safety First, Do Right, Win As One, Be Bold, Bring Joy, Act Like An
- Fundamental knowledge in food science and processing technologies.
- Familiarity of ingredient nutritional value and nutrient bioavailability, and the complex interactions that influence it (e.
g. physiology, formulation, manufacturing processes).
- Ability to use Feed Formulation Systems and PLM packages, practical understanding of statistics and application.
- Ability to multi-task and leverage resources across multiple projects or assignments.
- Strong collaboration skills and experience partnering internally and externally.
- Ability to effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, complex ideas to various stakeholders.
- Ability to thrive in a changing and fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects simultaneously.
- Willingness to embrace changing business priorities and ambiguity.
- Ability to influence and lead others without direct guidance.
Education
4-year B.S degree in food science, food technology, food engineering, or companion animal nutrition with 2-4 years relevant experience (Feed / Petfood Industry)
Master’s degree in food science, food technology, food engineering or nutrition preferred.
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