Manager Research and Development

Job Summary

- This position is responsible for developing premix, feed and feed additive formulations (Poultry, and Ruminants for all customers of Animal Nutrition).

- Incumbent is required to provide Technical/Nutritional support to the Sales team and customers, interact technically with academia, government agencies as per business needs.

- Introduction of new concepts and new product development will be a key feature of this role.

- To drive formulation of optimized premixes, feed and feed additives based on the Strategic Intent and customer’s requirements / breed specifications (Poultry, Cattle/Camel/Sheep/Goat).

- Work with the team in optimizing standard formula for feeds, premixes and feed additives.

- To provide support to the R&D and Sales team as a Subject Matter Expert.

- To guide and assist customers and farmers in their day-to-day technical queries.

- To work with team on identification of nutritional concepts and technologies outside IFFCO for implementation in the company.

- To communicate with sales team to identify growth opportunities in various markets.

- To ensure technical cooperation with IFFCO Poultry Division (broiler and layers farms) to monitor any kind of trials.

- To partner with production team for the confirmation of batching and dosing check.

- To continuously benchmark competing products for functionality and cost.

- Act as a Subject Matter Expert in Nutritional trends and keeping up to date with regulatory changes locally & internationally.

- To lead competitor’s product testing and continuously benchmark our product performance against key market players in coordination with Quality Control function.

- To apply all measures and means to monitor products and follow up all laboratory tests to ensure production of high quality premixes and feeds.

- To prepare Finished Good certificate of analysis as per the required specifications given by the customers.

- To provide technical support for Purchase of vitamins and additives for the premixes and feeds.

- People management to ensure the team is performing at their best thereby supporting business in achieving its objectives.

Key Performance Indicators

- Added value creation (gross margin).

- Introduction of new nutritional concepts.

- To reduce inventory cost by Technical support on purchase.

- Number of Customer Visits along with sale team.

Qualifications:

- M. V. Sc. in Animal Nutrition or Degree in Veterinary Science with Animal Nutrition background.

Work Experience:

- 10-12 years’ experience in the Animal Feed Industry in similar role.

- Experience of working in Middle-East is preferred.

- Proficiency in English is a must and fluency in Arabic is preferred.

Knowledge & Skills

- Technical knowledge on Animal Nutrition guidelines including NRC, Evonik in-vivo calibrations, worldwide published data on nutrient needs.

- FAMI-QS, ISO, OSHA knowledge is added advantage.

- Ability to create the product formulation, conduct trials with animal groups.

- Knowledge and experience of quality control and standards of Premixes, Feeds and Feed Additives.

- Knowledge of best cattle and poultry practices to help customers to maintain bird/animal performance (Meat/Egg/Milk).

- Knowledge and ability to coordinate with Techno-commercial sales team members, quality team, lab and finance team for field level data and information.

- Technical acumen on Camel, Sheep, Goat, Aqua (Fish and Shrimp) is preferred.

- Technical Expert on Formulations.

- New Product Development.

- Customer Relations.

- Feed Technology and Trends.

- Feed Regulations.

- Training command for internal / external stakeholders.

- Communicating effectively.

- Driving Results in matrix culture.

- People Management.

- Planning & Decision Making.

- Customer Centricity.

- Collaborative and Team Player.

Employment Type: Full Time

Company Industry:

• FMCG
• Foods
• Beverages

Department / Functional Area:

• R&D
• Research & Development

Keywords:

• Premix Feed
• Feed Additive Formulations
• Animal Feed