Job Description

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

Business Unit:

Animal Nutrition (362)

Business Group:

Agri Foods (233)