SR Product Developer Kenya

As a scientist you will coordinate and manage the customer product development projects, supporting the development process from the generation of concepts to creation of laboratory samples, through to industrial manufacturing. Supporting and leading product and trial fillings at the customer site.  Focus on beverage and sweet food applications.

Within the role you:

• 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.

You have

• 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.