Formulation & Application Technologist (SEA)
Về công việc
Trách nhiệm chính
- Design and develop tailored ingredient blends (e.g., hydrocolloids, modified starches, enzymes, proteins, emulsifiers) to meet specific customer needs in food applications such as dairy, beverages, and savory products.
- Ensure product solutions comply with regional regulatory requirements.
- Conduct in‑depth application studies across various food categories to verify performance of blended solutions.
- Provide technical expertise to internal teams and customers on formulation challenges and application troubleshooting.
- Collaborate with Innovation & Development Team members across APAC to develop prototypes for client presentations.
- Conduct root cause analysis for customer production issues and recommend practical solutions.
- Work closely with customers and internal sales and business development teams to understand needs and tailor solutions.
- Conduct technical training sessions, workshops, and product demonstrations for clients.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers in SEA.
- Collaborate with regulatory, innovation, and compliance teams to ensure ingredient blends comply with local regulations.
- Liaise with regulatory teams to update product specifications and certifications.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (Business Development, Sales, Marketing, Procurement, Manufacturing, Operations) to ensure seamless product development and commercialization.
- Provide technical input for customer proposals, market strategies, and product launches.
- Work closely with suppliers to obtain best solutions and identify risks and opportunities to improve blend profitability.
Yêu cầu
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or Food Engineering.
- 10+ years of experience in food R&D, product development, or technical service, focusing on ingredient solutions.
- Proven track record of developing and commercializing functional blends for food applications in the APAC/SEA region.
- Strong knowledge of hydrocolloids, starches, emulsifiers, proteins, and fibers.
- Hands‑on experience with food processing equipment and pilot plant operations.
- Familiarity with APAC food regulations and compliance requirements.
- Excellent problem‑solving and project‑management skills.
- Strong communication and presentation skills for customer interactions and internal collaboration.
- Ability to work in a cross‑cultural, dynamic, and fast‑paced environment.
- Understanding of diverse APAC markets, including consumer preferences, product trends, and challenges.
Yêu cầu ưu tiên
- Customer‑centric mindset.
- Experience in dairy or plant‑based product formulations.
- Proficiency in sensory evaluation techniques and data analysis.
- Familiarity with advanced tools for sales and management (Sales Force).
- Demonstrated negotiation and influencing skills and ability to work well as part of cross‑functional/cultural teams.
- Strong work ethic, flexible in approach, supportive of others.
- Results‑oriented with a solutions‑based approach.
Thông tin khác
- Location: No. 12 Hoang Hoa Tham Street, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh
- Job type: Toàn thời gian