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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in ingredient development and quality improvement, with a strong foundation in food science and supply chain management. Proficient in managing product specifications and collaborating across multiple departments to ensure compliance and project success.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Ingredient DevelopmentQuality Improvement ProjectsSupply Chain ManagementFood Science ExpertiseRegulatory Compliance
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Hard Skills
Ingredient QualificationProduct Specification ManagementData AnalysisNutritional RequirementsAnalytical RequirementsEnvironmental SustainabilityCapability StudiesTechnical SupportProject ManagementTravel Ability
Soft Skills
CommunicationCollaborationProblem-SolvingLeadership
Tools & Technologies
Purina Systems
Industry Keywords
Food ScienceAnimal ScienceGrain ScienceSoy SciencePlant ProteinFish Science
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Qualify new raw materials and suppliers
- Provide technical support to existing suppliers and factories
- Identify and lead ingredient-related and quality improvement projects
- Lead development and implementation of new and existing ingredients for existing and new products
- Manage product specifications with nutritional, regulatory, and analytical requirements
- Coordinate raw material qualifications and lead assigned ingredients
- Partner with Procurement on ingredient development projects, timelines, and product impact assessments
- Provide technical expertise to R&D, Legal, Regulatory, Consumer Marketing, Purchasing, QA, CDG, HR, Plants, US Management, and other groups
- Keep management and project members informed of issues, risks, timing, and contingencies
- Manage ingredient portfolios using standardized scientific procedures and capability studies
- Use Purina systems and tools to schedule activities and tests, collect and analyze data, and complete and disseminate reports
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in food science, animal science, or related scientific field
- 5+ years of experience in supply chain, product/ingredient development, environmental sustainability, food science, or related environment
- Ability to travel 30–40%
- Knowledge of grain, soy, plant protein, or fish science preferred
- This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship
Benefits
Comp & perks- Performance-based incentives
- 401k with company match
- Healthcare coverage
- Broad range of other benefits
- Inclusive workplace
- Recruitment accommodations for individuals with disabilities