Job Description
Lead the proactive development of integrated solutions that support the overall sustainable growth and profit development of Kerry business within the bakery market for the Europe & Russia region.
* To be seen as the Kerry 'go–to' expert on customer needs in relation to finished products and processes, providing expertise in the application of Kerry technologies into customer products.
* Work closely with the commercial team and support priority business initiatives to help deliver growth in key bakery accounts by translating Kerry technology capability into sales.
Key Responsibilities:
* Contribute to business success by leading new product development in line with technical demand of customers, market trends, sales, food law regulations, and business strategy.
* Responsible for linking consumer and customer insights into application solutions.
* Collaborate with multiple technical and commercial stakeholders, working in a fast-paced environment, responsible for the application and demonstration of ingredient products sold to into the bakery and related industries.
* Establish a relationship with our customers, working through our bakery and related sales and marketing teams, while being seen as a subject matter expert in the field.
Qualifications and Skills:
* Strong technical knowledge across a variety of bakery processes, formulations, technologies (enzymes, emulsifiers, texture systems, natural, and chemical preservatives), and ingredients.
* Industrial experience of 10+ years with a minimum BSc/MSc in Food Science/Cereal Processing/related scientific field. Experience in data collation, analysis, and reporting (verbal and written for technical and non-technical audiences) using a scientific approach.
* Strong background in food/cereal chemistry, sensory, spoilage, food packaging with bakery operational experience or processing knowledge preferable.
* Comprehensive knowledge/understanding of key ingredient (flour, shortening, eggs, sugar, etc.) and functional ingredients, their interactions/synergies, and their impact on bakery applications.
* Team player, willing to support and work with technology-focused scientists and the bakery team both in Kerry and with our sales staff and their customers.
* Good communicator, both verbal and written, with attention to detail.
Desirable Criteria:
* Demonstrated ability to use basic bakery-related analytical equipment, this includes; thermal profiling, pH meter, viscosity (various methods), specific gravity, product dimension measurement, texture analyzer, dough rheology (by feel is fine), etc.
* Experience in the formulation of multi-technology solutions to deliver customer desired attributes. Troubleshoot technical challenges with cross-functional technology leads.
* Profound business and commercial understanding.
* Ability to perform consistently in a fast-paced environment by trouble-shooting and problem-solving.
* Experienced in the upscaling of laboratory experiments to assist in industrial production in customer's premises.
* Capacity to be flexible and multi-task, ability to work to challenging timelines.
* Desire and willingness to learn more about new bakery technologies and processing equipment.
Personal Competencies:
* Analytical with a strong attention to detail.
* Good presentation and project management skills.