• Lead and develop a local and regional product portfolio, aligned with ADM Nutrition's strategic priorities and customer needs.
• Act as a trusted technical partner to customers and the commercial team, providing expert guidance on beverage formulation, application development, and manufacturing processes.
• Support regional business development, particularly in West Africa, by translating market opportunities into technically robust and commercially viable solutions.
• Oversee and coordinate end-to-end customer development projects, from concept creation and laboratory development through to industrial trials and manufacturing implementation.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration across Operations, Supply Chain, Commercial, Regulatory, as well as with Development Headquarters and EMEA application labs, ensuring alignment and speed of execution.
• Set clear priorities and resource allocation, enabling effective execution while balancing technical excellence with business impact.
• Build, lead, and coach the team, fostering ownership, capability development, and a strong customer-centric mindset, while acting as a technical mentor internally and externally.

• BS Degree or MS Degree in Food Science and Technology, Chemistry or Pharmacist
• a minimum of 5 years' experience in food and beverage industry
• a strong background and experience in product development and application of beverage
• beverage manufacturing experience
• excellent project management skills
• the ability to think about, assess and shape the future of individuals, teams and the organization; you understand how an organization needs to change in the face of internal and external trends and influences; you develop with others a shared long-term vision for the organization; you advocate for action to achieve long-term goals and influence others to make the vision a reality
• Fluent in English and experienced in supporting customers across West Africa, with understanding of the cultural and linguistic diversity of the region. French would be advantageous.
• strong communication skills
• solid PC skills and affinity with IT tools (SAP and Salesforce)
• strong knowledge in Africa regulatory environment
• Demonstrates flexibility and willingness to travel extensively as required to support customers, projects, and business objectives across the region.
• enthusiasm to develop innovative solutions and trends in the beverage and food market
• joy to collaborate within and between teams

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