Monogastric Nutritionist

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Job Title: Monogastric Nutritionist
Location: Johannesburg, International/Other

Company: Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM)
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Input Retail, Cooperative and Related Crop Services
Job Type: Full Time

Job Description: Job Description

Monogastric Nutritionist (Swine Focus)

Work that feeds the world

At ADM, we give you the opportunity to turn your expertise in swine nutrition into tangible impact across farms, feed mills, and the wider value chain.

You work at the intersection of formulation science, product innovation, and on-farm application. Your role is to connect these areas so that our nutritional solutions are not only technically sound, but also practical, compliant, and effective in real production conditions.

Your work directly supports the productivity and profitability of swine producers in South Africa. What you develop in formulation, validate through trials, or adjust in the field contributes to animal performance, feed efficiency, and overall farm results.

From day one, you work closely with customers, sales, marketing, formulation, R&D, and quality teams. You take ownership of technical challenges, spend time in the field to understand real production conditions, and bring those insights back into product and formulation decisions.

This role operates in a complex and fast-moving environment. Farm conditions vary, constraints are real, and priorities can evolve. Progress is built through observation, testing, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

WHAT YOU DO (IN PRACTICE)

1. On-farm technical support (ADM SA customers)

Conduct farm audits, production performance assessments, and management evaluations for swine operations
Provide technical recommendations, training, and solutions based on farm assessments
Validate and assess raw materials and feed quality at farms and feed mills
Support nutritional planning, feed formulation, and product application for customers and prospects
Assist in evaluating marketing actions, product performance, and customer satisfaction
Investigate and resolve customer complaints through technical diagnostics and corrective recommendations
Deliver technical presentations and training to customers, consultants, and internal teams

2. Formulation & product development support (ADM SA internal)

Develop and optimize swine premix and feed formulations using ADM standards and formulation software
Support tender and consultant formulation requirements and provide recommendations where needed
Support optimization and standardization projects, including pricing, production efficiency, lifecycle management (LCM), and SKU management
Collaborate with Creation, Design & Development, and LCM teams on product development trials and field evaluations
Identify market needs and potential areas for innovation and product differentiation
Support R&D and formulation teams in evaluating raw materials, nutrient profiles, and practical feeding constraints

3. Regulatory, quality assurance & analytical control

Support preparation, review, and evaluation of regulatory documents, labels, and Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
Ensure compliance with South African feed regulations and ADM quality management systems
Support ADM LABS SA on report evaluation and communication to customers
Provide recommendations for handling non-conformities, reprocessing, or product returns when required
Support Quality Assurance teams in raw material assessment and feed safety validation when required

4. Training, communication & cross-functional collaboration

Train internal teams, customers, consultants, and distributors on swine nutrition, management, and product application
Coordinate with regional and global ADM teams to align local solutions with international best practices (including I2L pipelines)
Support marketing with technical content and competitor analysis to strengthen product positioning
Ensure effective communication with commercial and production teams for project execution

PROFILE

Qualifications

Minimum: M.Sc. (Agric) Animal Science, with specialization in swine nutrition

Experience

Minimum 5 years of cumulative experience in swine nutrition, technical services, or production environments

Knowledge

Swine nutrition and feed formulation
Livestock production and farm management
Technical services and product application
Regulatory frameworks, quality systems, and raw materials
Research, innovation, and commercial understanding

Skills

Commercially minded problem solving
Independent ownership and accountability (ability to take initiative and manage priorities)
Ability to translate technical concepts into clear, actionable recommendations
Strong customer focus and commitment to service and performance
Ability to work in fast-paced, high-expectation environments with strong collaboration

Personal attributes

Integrity and responsibility in all interactions, with ethical and transparent behavior
Passion and commitment to animal nutrition and continuous improvement
Strong work ethic, with ownership of outcomes and consistent delivery of quality work
Respect and teamwork, with open communication and professionalism across teams and partners

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Job Post Date: 06/05/26