Global Q&FS Distribution Quality and Traceability specialist (F/M/X)
Location: Aimargues (near Montpellier)
Type of contract: Permanent (CDI)
Join Royal Canin as a Global Q&FS Distribution Quality & Traceability Specialist! Drive excellence in distribution quality and traceability across our global network. In this role, you’ll lead compliance initiatives, standardize processes, and enhance end-to-end traceability capabilities—ensuring our products meet the highest standards from plant to pet.
What are we looking for?
B.S. or M.S. in Food Science, Quality, or Supply Chain.
5-10 years of experience in QFS Management or Supply Chain, with strong knowledge of distribution quality and traceability standards.
Familiarity with ISO 9001, ISO 22000/FSSC, or BRC Storage & Distribution standards.
Proficiency in IT systems such as WMS, Agnostic, and SAP.
Outstanding communication skills (oral and written).
Proven ability to lead and influence across regions and functions.
Strong understanding of business processes, systems, and change management.
Excellent networking skills and ability to deliver projects through others remotely.
What will be your key responsibilities?
Act as the global Q&FS specialist for standards and procedures related to Distribution Quality Management, Traceability, Hold & Release, and Product Disposal.
Lead global compliance roadmaps for these standards across the distribution network and manufacturing sites where applicable.
Ensure calibration and efficiency of gap assessments and define concession needs.
Facilitate the RC QiD/QiM Community of Practice (COP), driving collaboration, knowledge sharing, training, and continuous improvement.
Provide functional expertise in market traceability IT systems (e.g., Agnostic Corp system) and support global deployment.
Offer technical guidance for risk assessments, development, evaluation, and validation of new requirements and capabilities.
Serve as the key liaison with Petcare and corporate teams on distribution quality and traceability matters.
Maintain regular communication with VCO and R&D/QFS leadership teams and manage escalations when necessary.
What can you expect from Mars?
You will work in a unique campus, which gathers more than 800 Associates working for: the international HQ, the French subsidiary, two laboratories, a kennel and a cattery with more than 200 cats & dogs, and finally the most important factory of the Royal Canin group.
Flexible working opportunities.
Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
