• Create, further develop and maintain a local/regional product portfolio
• Support the African business development plan from the technical side
• Follow and understand the business strategy of regional and local key accounts
• Provide guidance and technical support on final product formulation and manufacturing to our commercial team for our African customers
• Set goals and priorities to achieve goals
• Processing of sample orders in the IT system
• Sensory and physical assessment, control and qualification of developments
• Provision of the corresponding samples for shipment to national and international customers, for consumer tests and trade fairs
• Review of ingredients (vitamins, minerals, flavors, colors, etc.) and appropriate adaptation of formulations in compliance with cost and quality specifications
• Solid mathematical knowledge
• Compliance with and monitoring of ISO processes, including the fulfillment of assigned rotating laboratory tasks
• Compliance with and monitoring of internal and legal requirements and guidelines for hygiene, occupational safety, food safety and environmental protection
• Support and participation in customer presentations and internal product presentations
• Collaborate and communicate between departments across EMEA, including our development headquarters and technical service team, other application labs and the commercial team.

• Food and beverage manufacturing experience and are (ideally)well networked in the industry
• 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
• Excellent written and spoken English. Another language is an advantage
• Strong communication skills
• Solid PC skills and affinity with IT tools (SAP and Salesforce)
• Strong knowledge in African regulatory environment
• Travel willingness and no problem to spend about 40-50% of your time to Zambia
• Enthusiasm to develop innovative solutions and trends in the beverage market
• Joy to collaborate within and between teams
• You are internationally mobile, welcoming new opportunities in a highly dynamic, global environment with the willingness to go the extra mile.

• BS Degree or MS Degree in Food Science and Technology, Chemistry or Biotechnology
• Minimum of 7 years' experience in food and beverage industry
• Strong background and experience in product development and application of beverage and food

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