RD&A Senior Scientist Raw Materials Category Manager Job at Kerry, Beloit, WI

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  • Kerry
  • Beloit, WI

Job Description

About Kerry

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

About the role

RDA Senior Scientist-Raw Materials reports to the North American RDA Manager-Raw Materials and is the technical owner of the following raw material categories: herbs, spices, vegetables, sauces, stocks, marinades, vinegars, dips & soup, salt, and monosodium glutamate (MSG). This role will be accountable for the management of the raw material lifecycle through category optimization on a regional/global level to reduce SKU count, identify essential core ingredients and savings. The RDA Senior Scientist-Raw Materials is also expected to provide technical support, approval, and recommendations to RDA and other key stakeholders as needed. This position works cross functionally with regulatory, food safety, category buyers, supply chain, site quality, RDA, and finance teams.

Key responsibilities

  • Manage the regional raw material portfolio for the following categories: herbs, spices, vegetables, sauces, stocks, marinades, vinegars, dips & soup, salt, and monosodium glutamate (MSG).
  • Utilize technical and project management skills to create cross-functional teams, identify category needs, and classify materials according to usage, functionality, and spend.
  • Support raw material set up for Kerry RDA, including acquisitions and their integration.
  • Support the standardization of specifications, descriptions, and codes to meet regional requirements and adherence to global standards.
  • Complete food safety assessments and communicate with vendors to meet Kerry’s food safety requirements.
  • Support the RDA function through fielding project needs from concept through commercialization, including optimization and troubleshooting.
  • Assist RDA on material technical questions and sourcing opportunities
  • Strong RDA resource for problem solving – i.e. – supply chain issues, supplier quality issues, etc.
  • Ability to understand Kerry processes and assist in troubleshooting with RDA teams.
  • Coordinate supplier collaboration opportunities with Procurement/RDA representatives through presentations technical, innovation, and culinary based.
  • Manage the technical relationship with our suppliers and assist with RDA engagement when working on maintenance & new sourcing needs.
  • Vital team member to Kerry’s cost optimization program and supporting technical projects for raw materials and coordination with the RDA teams.

Qualifications and skills

1.- BS in Food Science, Quality, Safety, Environmental Sciences.

2.- MS in Food Science/Engineering or related field.

3.- 5+ years applicable food processing technology expertise and statistical process experience.

4.- Strong background in food chemistry, sensory, and food engineering.

5.- Experience in multiple technologies & end use markets a plus.

6.- Ability to drive continuous improvement and change management initiatives.

7.- Strong background in food science/microbiology/packaging systems, with experience in one or more of these areas: herbs, spices, vegetables, sauces, stocks, marinades, vinegars, dips & soup, salt, monosodium glutamate (MSG).

8.-Collaborate cross-functionally with key stakeholders on a regional/global level, including Procurement, RDA, Regulatory, and Supply Chain.

The typical hiring range for this role is $75,602 to $123,432 annually and is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, location, etc. In addition to your pay, Kerry offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and retirement contribution (all benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements).

​Kerry is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Kerry will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen. Additional information can be found at: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (dol.gov).

Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a “starter kit,” investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name

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