Job Summary
- This position is responsible for developing premix, feed and feed additive formulations (Poultry, and Ruminants for all customers of Animal
Nutrition)
- Incumbent is required to provide Technical/Nutritional support to the Sales team and customers, interact technically with academia,
government agencies as per business needs
- Introduction of new concepts and new product development will be a key feature of this role
Roles & Responsibilities
- To drive formulation of optimized premixes, feed and feed additives based on the Strategic Intent and customer’s requirements / breed
specifications (Poultry, Cattle/Camel/Sheep/Goat).
- Work with the team in optimizing standard formula for feeds, premixes and feed additives
- To provide support to the R&D and Sales team as a Subject Matter Expert.
- To guide and assist customers and farmers in their day-to-day technical queries.
- To work with team on identification of nutritional concepts and technologies outside IFFCO for implementation in the company.
- To communicate with sales team to identify growth opportunities in various markets.
- To ensure technical cooperation with IFFCO Poultry Division (broiler and layers farms) to monitor any kind of trials.
- To partner with production team for the confirmation of batching and dosing check.
- To continuously benchmark competing products for functionality and cost.
- Act as a Subject Matter Expert in Nutritional trends and keeping up to date with regulatory changes locally & internationally.
- To lead competitor’s product testing and continuously benchmark our product performance against key market players in coordination with
Quality Control function.
- To apply all measures and means to monitor products and follow up all laboratory tests to ensure production of high quality premixes and
feeds.
- To prepare Finished Good certificate of analysis as per the required specifications given by the customers.
- To provide technical support for Purchase of vitamins and additives for the premixes and feeds.
- People management to ensure the team is performing at their best thereby supporting business in achieving its objectives.
- Understand, reflect & practice IFFCO’s vision & values.
Key Performance Indicators
- Added value creation (gross margin).
- Introduction of new nutritional concepts.
- To reduce inventory cost by technical support on purchase.
- Number of Customer Visits along with sale team.
Qualifications:
- M. V. Sc. in Animal Nutrition or Degree in Veterinary Science with Animal Nutrition background.
Work Experience:
- 10-12 years’ experience in the Animal Feed Industry in similar role
. Qualifications:
- M. V. Sc. in Animal Nutrition or Degree in Veterinary Science with Animal Nutrition background.
Work Experience:
- 10-12 years’ experience in the Animal Feed Industry in similar role
- Experience of working in Middle-East is preferred.
- Proficiency in English is a must and fluency in Arabic is preferred.
Knowledge & Skills
- Technical knowledge on Animal Nutrition guidelines including NRC, Evonik in-vivo calibrations, worldwide published data on nutrient needs
- FAMI-QS, ISO, OSHA knowledge is added advantage
- Ability to create the product formulation, conduct trials with animal groups
- Knowledge and experience of quality control and standards of Premixes, Feeds and Feed Additives - Knowledge of best cattle and poultry
practices to help customers to maintain bird/animal performance (Meat/Egg/Milk)
- Knowledge and ability to coordinate with Techno-commercial sales team members, quality team, lab and finance team for field level data and
information
- Technical acumen on Camel, Sheep, Goat, Aqua (Fish and Shrimp) is preferred
Competencies
Technical Competencies
- Technical Expert on Formulations
- New Product Development
- Customer Relations
- Feed Technology and Trends
- Feed Regulations
- Training command for internal / external stakeholders
Behavioral Competencies:
- Influencing skills
- Communicating effectively
- Driving Results in matrix culture
- People Management
- Planning & Decision Making
- Customer Centricity
- Collaborative and Team Player
IFFCO is a United Arab Emirates based innovative and integrated multi food products Group. With an established global presence, the Group offers a wide range of food products, related derivatives, intermediates and services. Key business segments: - Impulse Foods - Agri Business - Oils & Fats - Packaging - Chemicals - Sales and Distribution - International network The IFFCO Group worldwide comprises of 32 offices and 30 manufacturing facilities in 10 countries. From the Group comes some well-known brand leaders including: - Allana - Tiffany - Al Baker - London Dairy - Igloo - Hayat - Noor - Rahma - Allegro Across these brands, the Group delivers value to consumers in the Middle East, Africa, Eastern Europe, West Asia, the Far East, Australia and the USA.
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