Overview New Product Development & Formulation Support - Maternity Leave. Temporary role in Affinity Petcare's Research & Development team.
Your Role We are looking for a temporary New Product Development & Formulation Support to join our Research & Development team. In this role, you will be involved in the whole cycle of the product (definition, development, launch, maintenance and optimization), collaborating and coordinating the work of several areas of the company (operations, marketing, sales, finance, etc.) while being responsible for critical technical activities for the product development and formulation.
What will you do? Project Management Efficient management of projects at NPD level, adhering to milestones, costs objectives & performance targets.
Effective communication of progress & challenges to key stakeholders
Cross-functional Collaboration Participate in cross-functional teams
Coordinate execution of technical activities across several areas.
Provide technical support to other departments
Innovation Collaborate in the definition of innovative concepts based on market needs.
Monitor market trends & conduct competitive landscape.
Prototyping Formulate new product recipes according to target needs.
Coordinate industrial trials to ensure product industrial feasibility
Coordinate product tests to confirm product characteristics
Launch readiness Define requirements of ingredient volumes and the needs for new ingredients
Define of product specifications and control plan
Define of product labels and revision of artworks
Help Manufacturing to coordinate first productions & solve potential issues
Maintenance & Optimization: Optimize formulas to maximize performance and operational efficiencies
Adapt formulas to operational constraints
Perform new ingredients homologation
Review ingredients nutritional profiles
Identify opportunities for product improvement & efficiencies
What we are looking for Bachelor's or Master's degree in Food Technology, Nutrition, Engineering, Biology, Chemistry or similar field
At least 2 years of experience as product developer, formulator, or similar within the food or pet food industry
Knowledge in pet nutrition, ingredients and/or food processing is highly valuable
Strong collaborative skills in cross-functional environments are imperative
Excellent organizational & project management skills are highly valuable
Creativity, optimism, problem-solving skills and eagerness to learn are essential
Systematic, methodical & structured
High capacity for data analysis. Advance level of Microsoft Excel
Fluent Professional English is a must
What we offer Hybrid working model
Flexible working hours
Ticket Restaurants
Pension plan
Fully equipped Gym
Breakfast and fresh fruit
Affinity University platform: Professional development opportunities for employees at different stages of their careers, acknowledging diverse career paths.
Pet-friendly office
Celebrations & Fun
If you don't meet all the requirements, don't worry. We value diverse backgrounds and encourage you to apply anyway. Your application will be thoughtfully reviewed!
We cultivate an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity. We firmly believe that embracing a variety of perspectives is integral to both our company's success and the strength of our team. That's why we are committed to providing equal opportunities for all.
Our Company
Affinity Petcare is more than an international petfood company. For more than 60 years, we have been dedicated to nourishing healthy bonds between dogs, cats, and people to make the world a better place.
We are very proud of our innovative brands which include: Ultima, Advance, Brekkies, Nature's Variety, Nature's Menu, Natural Trainer, Libra, and more. Currently, we have over 1,200 professionals working for this purpose from Barcelona, Paris, Milan, and London, as well as 4 production sites through which we supply the 70+ countries where our brands have a presence.
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Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Temporary
Job function Product Management and Marketing
Industries
Food and Beverage Services
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