Job Summary
Formulator R&D is responsible to ensure development new products . He/She is also responsible to execute all research and development activities independently or under supervision.
Roles & Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Formulation of Premixes and Feeds - Formulate optimized premixes and feeds based on customer requirements and breed specifications. Optimize standard formulas for feeds and premixes.
- Technical Support - Provide technical/nutritional support to the sales team and customers. Assist customers and farmers with various technical queries. Coordinate with the production team for batching and dosing checks.
- Innovation and New Concepts - Support the Nutrition Manager in feed and premix formulation, introducing new concepts, and developing new products and technologies in animal nutrition. Identify nutritional concepts and technologies outside IFFCO for implementation.
- Market Analysis and Cooperation - Communicate with the sales team to identify growth opportunities in various markets. Cooperate with IFFCO Poultry Division for trials and technical cooperation. Continuously benchmark competing products for functionality and cost.
- Regulatory Compliance - Maintain expertise in nutritional trends and stay up to date with regulatory changes locally and internationally.Provide technical support for the purchase of vitamins and additives.
- Legal Compliance and HSE Policies - Understand legal requirements and company HSE policies, Implement and ensure compliance in the responsible areas
KPIs
- Gross margin (Added value creation)
- No. of customer visits along with the sales team Customer satisfaction
- Introduction of new nutritional concepts Innovation in feed and premix formulations
- Identification of growth opportunities Competitor benchmarking
- Regulatory compliance Inventory cost reduction through technical support on purchase
- Successful implementation of legal requirements and HSE policies, Adherence to legal and HSE norms
Work experience requirement
- R&D function of Animal Feed Industry for 5 years and above
Qualification
- Bachelor degree in Veterinary Science - Essential
- Masters degree in Animal Nutrtion - Preferred
Competencies
Food Technology and Trends
New Product Development
Food Regulations
Analytical Ability
Documentation and Reporting
Communicating effectively
Driving Results
Self and Team Management
Planning & Decision Making
Customer Centricity
Ownership & Result Orientation
