RD&A Senior Technologist II

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

We are recruiting for a RD&A Senior Technologist to join our Snacks Seasoning Team based in Naas, Ireland & Portbury, UK. You will be joining a well established and friendly team and will lead the UK & ROI region to drive growth to customer and Kerry business, send sample emails to customers weekly and own/manage specific projects.

 

This role works collaboratively with Kerry business units, and you will gain a wealth of knowledge and exposure across the business.

 

We are flexible on candidate location but you must be commutable to Portbury, UK

What will I be doing?

• Customer facing role developing cost competitive Snack seasonings utilising top note and flavour knowledge and Taste solutions expertise to meet Business and customer requirements
• Building Strong customer relationships, delivering customer centric solutions and managing customer opportunities to drive Business growth
• Knowledge of market trends, restrictions, Regulations, customer requirements and processes. Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies
• Collection development in partnership with Flavour Technology and Culinary foundations, Flavour Technology Business Development and Portfolio Manager
• NPD to scale up in factory - Using technical expertise to develop, create, innovate, and commercialise. Link with operations teams to ensure efficient manufacturing of developed seasonings
• Understanding of the full range of Kerry Technologies and ability to build that into development of Snack seasonings. Leading key internal and external projects building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
• Work independently on projects/briefs liaising with Account Managers, managing customer expectations, attending customer visits, and ensuring timelines are met - Understanding of project management
• Commercial awareness to ensure development of cost-effective formula’s providing value to our customers, along with cost optimisation projects to achieve PIP (Profit Improving Programme) objectives in alignment with Regional PIP leads
• Understand systems and RD&A ways of working including Salesforce (Opportunity management), Optiva (recipe creation), MDG (requesting new or extending raw materials), SAP
• Mentor, Train and Develop internal talent aligning career development goals with organisational objectives

What will I get in return?

At Kerry, we believe in giving talented, curious people the opportunity to make a difference.

We work as a team, searching for the best ways to inspire food and nourish life. We are a community of innovators, working across disciplines to solve global food challenges with a fresh approach. We want you to achieve whatever you put your mind to.

 

We also offer:

• 25 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays)
• Hybrid working
• Health Care Cover
• Matched pension scheme
• Benefits platform offering discounts and cashback on major retailers

What do I need to be successful?

In Kerry we understand that people have very different career trajectories and experiences. In order to be successful in this role we would be looking for the right competencies and aptitudes as well as your proven track record of success in a similar role and environment.

 

These include:

• BSc in food science or equivalent
• extensive experience in Snack industry
• Experience in top note development for savoury applications
• Customer facing experience
• Project management and organisational skills
• Experience in evaluation of ingredients in food application
• Strong innovation skills to develop novel solutions and create competitive advantage for Kerry
• Driven to overcome challenges and develop timely solutions
• Good commercial awareness and market focus
• Excellent communication skills and knowledge sharing ability

Get in touch today!

In Kerry we benefit from the knowledge of our colleagues who bring a diverse range of cultures, backgrounds, lifestyles and experiences.

One team fostering an inclusive culture that, above all, inspires food and nourishes life.

One culture where everyone brings their unique perspectives and experiences to help make us better, together.

We are committed to nurturing an environment of positivity and inclusiveness, where everyone can be at their best, both personally and professionally.

​Our recruitment, selection and assessment process are based on the skills and competencies of the specific roles and based entirely on merit. We are committed to and value Diversity and Inclusion in all recruitment processes within Kerry and do not discriminate based on gender, race, class, economic status, ethnic background, sexual orientation, age, political beliefs, veteran status, marital status or any other protected characteristic.

We look forward to meeting you!