Formulation & Application Technologist (SEA)

Key Responsibility/ Accountability:

Product Development and Customization:

• •Design and develop tailored ingredient blends (e.g., hydrocolloids, modified starches, enzymes, proteins, emulsifiers, etc.) to meet specific customer needs in food applications like dairy, beverages, savoury, etc.
• •Ensure product solutions align with regulatory requirements in the region.
• •Responsible to conduct in-depth application study in various food categories in order to verify the performance of the blended solutions developed.

Technical Support and Problem Solving:

• •Provide technical expertise to internal teams and customers on formulation challenges and application troubleshooting.
• •Work with Innovation & Development Team members across APAC Region to develop suitable prototypes to showcase the functionality of ingredient blends for client presentations.
• •Conduct root cause analysis for customer production issues and recommend practical solutions.

Customer Collaboration and Engagement:

• •Work closely with customers and internal sales and business development team to understand their specific needs and tailor solutions accordingly.
• •Conduct technical training sessions, workshops, and product demonstrations for clients as per requirement in collaboration with local Innovation & Development team.
• •Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers especially customers in SEA.

Regulatory and Compliance Management:

• •Closely work with local regulatory, Innovation & Development and compliance team to ensure ingredient blends comply with local regulations in key markets (e.g., labelling, permitted additives, and standards).
• •Liaise with regulatory teams to update product specifications and certifications.

Cross Functional Collaboration:

• •Collaborate with Innovation & Development, Business Development, Sales, Marketing, Procurement, Manufacturing and Operations teams to ensure seamless product development and commercialization.
• •Provide technical input for customer proposals, market strategies, and product launches.
• •Work closely with various suppliers in order to obtain the best solutions.
• •Proactively work with Procurement team to identify risk and explore opportunities to improve the blends profitability
• •Proactively work with Procurement team to identify new ingredient suppliers for blends.

Qualifications and Experience:

Educational Background:

• •Bachelor’s or master’s degree in food science, Food Technology or Food Engineering.
• •Experience:
• •10+ years of experience in food R&D, product development, or technical service, with a focus on ingredient solutions.
• •Proven track record of developing and commercializing functional blends for food applications in the APAC/SEA region.

Technical Skills:

• •Strong knowledge of hydrocolloids, starches, emulsifiers, proteins, and fibers.
• •Handson experience with food processing equipment and pilot plant operations. Familiarity with APAC food regulations and compliance requirements.

Soft Skills:

• •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.

Regional Expertise:

Understanding of diverse APAC markets, including consumer preferences, product trends, and challenges.

Preferred Attributes:

• •Must have a customer centric mindset.
• •Have 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.
• •A strong work ethic, flexible in approach and supportive of others.
• •Results orientated with a solutions-based approach.

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