Global Specifications Manager– DAIRY INGREDIENTS

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About the job

Primary Overview 

• Ensure full food safety and regulatory compliance of Specialized Nutrition Ingredient specifications used in Danone factories in the region, to ensure highest standards of finished products for customers 

• Manage the specification of Dairy materials (Milk Powders, Lactose and GOS) for Asia, Middle East & Africa (AMEA)  

• Supporting raw material monitoring programs which include sample management, results tracking and statistical analysis 

• Part of Global team responsible for the specification portfolio of SN Dairy Ingredients 

• Identify opportunities for specification improvement, efficiency, complexity reduction, security of supply and translate those into concrete harmonization projects across factories and suppliers. 

• Build and maintain effective working relationship with internal (Purchasing, Quality and R&D teams) and external partners (suppliers, technology partners) for excellence in execution 

 

Major Responsibilities 

• Achieve full technical, food safety and regulatory compliance of Dairy Ingredients specifications 

• Drive specification upgrading process: functional specification, new regulatory global requirements and safety risks anticipation 

• Drive both internal and external material development and validation processes, including  

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Manage of dairy ingredients in Artemis (specification system) 

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Update of specification databases by liaising with key internal stakeholders (R&I, Quality) to understand the needs of local Supply Point 

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Provide up-to-date and precise raw material nutritional information according to current raw material technical specification and raw material monitoring results 

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Lead the specification discussion/negotiation with suppliers and internal stakeholders 

• Take the lead (co-lead) role in the ingredient stream for the roll-out of Bestmix (formulation tool) in Supply Points 

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Ensure ingredient completeness (E.g. nutrients, composition, allergens) in Artemis 

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Rectify/resolve potential issues highlighted by Product Developers  

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Coordinate with other global portfolio owners to close up gaps in Artemis 

• Lead the management and implementation of raw material monitoring program in the AMEA region by liaising with R&I, Cycle & Procurement (C&P), local specification managers, third party laboratory and Analytical Excellence team. 

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Identify the key ingredients and parameters to be included in the program  

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Steer the sample management of the program to ensure planned raw materials reaches the third party lab  

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Ensures that the testing is carried out according to plan 

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Managing purchase orders and invoices for analysis 

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Coordinates with portfolio owners to warrant a timely analysis/review of the data 

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About you

 

• Bachelor’s degree in food science or related field is preferred 

• At least 3 years of experience in dairy ingredients, dairy conversion processes/technologies, dairy cost drivers and regulation in nutrition/food industry 

• Preferably Dairy specifications development experience with a strong focus on material quality, food safety and regulatory compliance on global scale 

• Experience in Artemis/SAP systems and Power BI is a plus 

• Excellent team working and communication skills in a non-hierarchical, cross functional and highly international environment 

• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously 

• Ability to work in a multi-cultural, dynamic and fast-paced environment 

• Detail-oriented and flexibility is a must 

About us

Flexibility 

Do things your way. At Danone Singapore, we believe that our teams work best when they are empowered to work flexibly – this is why our hybrid working policy allows you to agree the right balance of homeworking and office working, in line with yours and the team’s needs. 

 

Focus on development – your way 

With a suite of learning opportunities and a strong focus on in-role development, your line manager will work closely with you to help unlock your career ambitions within Danone. Working here you will enjoy a fast-paced, complex environment, which is packed with opportunities for the entrepreneurial spirit. You’ll work with some of the best-known brands in the world, such asevian,DumexandAptamil, and we absolutely guarantee that you can just be yourself. 

 

Our values 

We live by our core ‘HOPE’ values – H is for Humanism, as people are at the heart of everything we do. O is for Openness, welcoming new ideas from the world we live in. P is for Proximity, as we believe that building close relationships leads to better understanding and trust. E is for Enthusiasm, for those who are as passionate as we are about bringing health through food to as many people as possible. 

 

Join our movement for a healthier world. One Planet One Health BY YOU. For more information about Danone, our divisions and culture, please visitcareers.danone.com.