Dairy Technologist - International Business

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Product Development & Sourcing -Dairy FMCG (International Business)- Graduate in Food Dairy Science/Dairy Technology is mandatory or any graduation related to Dairy

Must have relevant experience in Product Development, Production Process, Quality, and sourcing for FMCG food or Dairy products.

Other requirements:

• Ready to sign a bond for 3 years.
• Excellent communication Skills.
• Must be confident and fluent in Communication Skills.
• Must have hands-on Experience with SAP.
• Salary & Designation: Open for Discussion.

Job Description:-

• Techno-commercial evaluation of supplier.
• Negotiations for best price, quality, and service by evaluating offers and giving counter offers based on industrial standards.
• Third-party operations management viz, ordering, inventory control, close coordination with concern department.
• Ensuring timely fulfillment of orders and backward working at the supplier end to ensure smooth operations.
• Identify, source & manage R&D ingredients to develop new formulations and make improvements to existing products.
• Coordinating and Conducting value-added audits of the third-party Manufacturing Units and any other essential audits as per business requirements.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory documents as prescribed by the exporting country.
• Support Third-party operation and QA to resolve ingredient, formula, and process issues.
• Manage product specifications, Documents, and System entries (SAP).
• Investigate, report, and make sound recommendations on technical issues based on the data analysis, QC findings, and Third-party inputs.
• Cost control through ongoing review of formulation, developing vendors for improving operation efficiencies, identifying bottlenecks and providing solutions to have best efficient sourcing.
• Keeping track of Third-party account ledger, receivables, payment, stock etc. Ensure commercial agreements with the third party are in place and being followed religiously.

Desired Candidate Profile :

• 10-15 yrs. work experience in a similar industry.
• Techno-commercial skill who understands business prospects and opportunities to improve spending with a better value of money.
• Graduate in Food Technology, Food Science, Dairy Science, Dairy Technology.
• Sound knowledge of Dairy and food processing technology, specifically, Sweets, Bakery, Paneer etc.
• Updated with the latest innovations in food processing and trends.
• Regulatory awareness, networking, committed, team player.
• Understanding of Food Safety laws, food safety-based process requirements, HACCP/ ISO 22000/ FSSC 22000 implementation.
• Knowledge of External Audits/ 3rd party audits with Testing, Inspection and certification requirements.