Formulation, Nutrition and Ingredients Platform Manager
Nestle
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Bangkok • Thailand
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About the role
- Lead formulation, nutrition, and ingredient solutions for complex I&R projects.
- Support marketing and technical teams in deploying the regional I&R strategy.
- Ensure product compliance with global nutritional standards and local regulations.
- Drive formula optimization across factories, focusing on sustainability, cost reduction, and complexity reduction.
- Develop and guide a team of formulators, nutritionists, and ingredient specialists.
- Translate consumer insights into product concepts using strong scientific and nutritional knowledge.
- Oversee VAM/VIA processes to ensure the right ingredients at the right cost.
- Act as the technical interface with universities, suppliers, and regulatory bodies.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science, Food Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related fields; MBA/Master’s is a plus.
- At least 7 years preferably as petfood nutritionist/formulator.
- Horizontal experience in QA, RSA/ Manufacturing or related positions in petfood is acceptable.
- Good knowledge of general petfood process (dry, wet and treats).
- Strong communication skills and ability to effectively work in team environment with large and multidisciplinary teams.
- Ability to travel internationally is required.
- Experience of people leadership and development is a plus.
Benefits
- Hybrid work arrangement
- Opportunity for professional development
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
formulationnutritioningredient solutionsformula optimizationproduct complianceconsumer insightspetfood processQAmanufacturingpeople leadership
Soft Skills
strong communicationteamworkmultidisciplinary collaborationleadershipdevelopment
Certifications
Bachelor’s degreeMBAMaster’s degree