Regulatory Technologist (APMEA)

About Kerry

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

About the role

The primary role of Regulatory Technologist in Data System team is to work in partnership with the Scientific Affairs, RD&A, Quality and Account Managers to support regulatory data and system queries from both internal and external stakeholders.
 

Key responsibilities

• Responsible for supporting the execution of various Regulatory product and material documentation and requests in an efficient and timely manner
• Execute Halal & Kosher registration by perform document compilation, on-line submission and maintenance of the certificate.
• Support internal stakeholders across APMEA by providing system solutions according to business needs.
• Create and maintain label templates via Loftware system.
• Liaise with Regulatory, QA, Operations and RD&A to understand Loftware system issues and implement required fixes / changes.
• Conduct administrative duties within defined guidelines
• Responsible for managing and meeting individual and overall department Key Performance Indicators.
• Coordinate and develop effective working relationships between internal (RDA, QA, Operations, Procurement & Commercial) & external stakeholders.  
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to drive continuous excellence initiatives.
• To perform any projects assigned from time to time by superior.
• Remain fully flexible to meet business requirements.

Qualifications and skills

• Degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, or related discipline.
• Fresh grad or up to 2 years of related working experience in food industry
• Basic knowledge in Halal, Kosher and Food Regulation
• Computer literate with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Experience in SAP, Optiva, Power BI, Loftware and Salesforce systems an advantage.
• Able to work independently and able to work well within a team.
• Possess good project management, communication, presentation, inter-personal and organizational skills.
• Proactive, self-starter and have strong drive-in continuous improvement with proficiency in problem solving.
• Analytical, critical thinker and rational in attending to regulatory queries from customer with good decision-making skill and resolving arising matters.
• Agile, adaptive towards rapid changes in a demanding fast-moving environment to perform well under pressure with open mindedness.