SR Product Developer Kenya at ADM

• fully understand ADM Nutrition’s product and service portfolio
• create, further develop and maintain a local/regional product portfolio
• support the African business development plan from the technical site
• follow and understand the business strategy of regional and local key accounts
• provide guidance and technical support on final product formulation and manufacturing to our commercial team for our African customers
• set goals and priorities to achieve goals
• Processing of sample orders in the IT system
• Sensory and physical assessment, control and qualification of developments
• Provision of the corresponding samples for shipment to national and international customers, for consumer tests and trade fairs
• Review of ingredients (vitamins, minerals, flavors, colors, etc.) and appropriate adaptation of formulations in compliance with cost and quality specifications
• Solid mathematical knowledge
• Compliance with and monitoring of ISO processes, including the fulfillment of assigned rotating laboratory tasks
• Compliance with and monitoring of internal and legal requirements and guidelines for hygiene, occupational safety, food safety and environmental protection
• Support and participation in customer presentations and internal product presentations
• collaborate and communicate between departments across EMEA, including our development headquarters and technical service team, other application labs and the commercial team.

• BS Degree or MS Degree in Food Science and Technology, Chemistry or Pharmacist
• a minimum of 5 years' experience in food and beverage industry
• a strong background and experience in product development and application of beverage and food
• food and beverage manufacturing experience and are (ideally)well networked in the industry
• excellent project management skills
• the ability to think about, assess and shape the future of individuals, teams and the organization; you understand how an organization needs to change in the face of internal and external trends and influences; you develop with others a shared long-term vision for the organization; you advocate for action to achieve long-term goals and influence others to make the vision a reality
• excellent written and spoken English. Another language is an advantage
• strong communication skills
• solid PC skills and affinity with IT tools (SAP and Salesforce)
• strong knowledge in African regulatory environment
• travel willingness and no problem to spend about 30% of your time outside Nairobi
• enthusiasm to develop innovative solutions and trends in the beverage and food market
• joy to collaborate within and between teams
• You are internationally mobile, welcoming new opportunities in a highly dynamic, global environment with the willingness to go the extra mile.

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