About this role
Key Responsibility/ Accountability: Product Development and Customization:
• Design and develop tailored ingredient blends (e.g., hydrocolloids, modified starches, enzymes, proteins, emulsifiers, etc.) to meet specific customer needs in food applications like dairy, beverages, savoury, etc. • Ensure product solutions align with regulatory requirements in the region. • Responsible to conduct in-depth application study in various food categories in order to verify the performance of the blended solutions developed. Technical Support and Problem Solving:
• Provide technical expertise to internal teams and customers on formulation challenges and application troubleshooting. • Work with Innovation & Development Team members across APAC Region to develop suitable prototypes to showcase the functionality of ingredient blends for client presentations. • Conduct root cause analysis for customer production issues and recommend practical solutions. Customer Collaboration and Engagement:
• Work closely with customers and internal sales and business development team to understand their specific needs and tailor solutions accordingly. • Conduct technical training sessions, workshops, and product demonstrations for clients as per requirement in collaboration with local Innovation & Development team. • Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers especially customers in SEA. Regulatory and Compliance Management:
• Closely work with local regulatory, Innovation & Development and compliance team to ensure ingredient blends comply with local regulations in key markets (e.g., labelling, permitted additives, and standards). • Liaise with regulatory teams to update product specifications and certifications. Cross Functional Collaboration:
• Collaborate with Innovation & Development, Business Development, Sales, Marketing, Procurement, Manufacturing and Operations teams to ensure seamless product development and commercialization. • Provide technical input for customer proposals, market strategies, and product launches. • Work closely with various suppliers in order to obtain the best solutions. • Proactively work with Procurement team to identify risk and explore opportunities to improve the blends profitability • Proactively work with Procurement team to identify new ingredient suppliers for blends. Qualifications and Experience: Educational Background:
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in food science, Food Technology or Food Engineering. • Experience: • 10+ years of experience in food R&D, product development, or technical service, with a focus on ingredient solutions. • Proven track record of developing and commercializing functional blends for food applications in the APAC/SEA region. Technical Skills:
• Strong knowledge of hydrocolloids, starches, emulsifiers, proteins, and fibers. • Handson experience with food processing equipment and pilot plant operations. Familiarity with APAC food regulations and compliance requirements. Soft Skills:
• Excellent problem solving and project management skills. • Strong communication and presentation skills for customer interactions and internal collaboration. • Ability to work in a cross cultural, dynamic, and fast paced environment. Regional Expertise:
• Understanding of diverse APAC markets, including consumer preferences, product trends, and challenges. Preferred Attributes:
• Must have a customer centric mindset. • Have experience in dairy or plant-based product formulations. • Proficiency in sensory evaluation techniques and data analysis. • Familiarity with advanced tools for sales and management (Sales Force) • Demonstrated negotiation and influencing skills and ability to work well as part of cross functional / cultural teams. • A strong work ethic, flexible in approach and supportive of others. • Results orientated with a solutions-based approach.
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