Danone Specialized Nutrition Division (SN) puts priority and very strong commitment to ensure stringent quality standards & regulatory compliance, having very sensitive consumer in the heart of our business.

Specification Management & Compliance organization ensures strategic and sustainable ingredient management; take accountability for raw material specifications compliance globally for the SN division; enhance efficiency in Specification management by implementing new ways of working across Strategic supplier development, Quality, R&D and Supply points. The Specification Management organization enhances expertise and seniority within the Specification teams worldwide, to drive the process of specifications with high quality standard in a cross-functional environment.

Primary Overview

• Supporting raw material monitoring programs which include sample management and results tracking

• Implementation of Cybele in AMEA

• Drive internal discussion to finalize nutrient matrix of dairy and plant-based proteins ingredients

• Part of Global team SN Dairy Ingredients

• Ensure full food safety and regulatory compliance of Specialized Nutrition Ingredient specifications used in Danone factories in the region, to ensure highest standards of finished products for customers

• Build and maintain effective working relationship with internal (Purchasing, Quality and R&D teams) and external partners (suppliers, technology partners) for excellence in execution

Key Responsibilities

1. Supporting the management and implementation of raw material monitoring program in the AMEA region - Identify the key ingredients and parameters to be included in the program 
• Steer the sample management of the program to ensure planned raw materials reaches the third-party lab 
• Ensures that the testing is carried out according to plan 
• Managing purchase orders and invoices for analysis 

2.  Cybele: Integration of SAP/Artemis to new system, Optiva 
• Verification of current data in Artemis has been fully integrated into Optiva
• To close gaps (if any) between Artemis and Optiva
• Main contact point for any gaps/improvement by specification stakeholder 

3.  Drive internal discussion to finalize nutrient matrix of dairy and plant-based proteins ingredients 
• To decide nutrient parameters that are not mandatory for the ingredient through literature research and testing results 
• Coordinate with specification portfolio owners and product development team to finalize on non-mandatory parameters 
• Documentation of all literature research, results and discussion with full traceability

• Bachelor’s degree in food science or related fields is preferred
• At least 2 years of experience in dairy ingredients, dairy conversion processes/technologies, dairy cost drivers and regulation in nutrition/food industry
• Preferably Dairy specifications development experience with a strong focus on material quality, food safety and regulatory compliance on a global scale
• Experience in Artemis/SAP/Optiva systems and Power BI is a plus
• Excellent team working and communication skills in a non-hierarchical, cross functional and highly international environment
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects
• Ability to work in a multi - cultural dynamic environment
• Detail-oriented is a must

Flexibility
Do things your way. At Danone Singapore, we believe that our teams work best when they are empowered to work flexibly – this is why our hybrid working policy allows you to agree the right balance of homeworking and office working, in line with yours and the team’s needs.

Focus on development – your way
With a suite of learning opportunities and a strong focus on in-role development, your line manager will work closely with you to help unlock your career ambitions within Danone. Working here you will enjoy a fast-paced, complex environment, which is packed with opportunities for the entrepreneurial spirit. You’ll work with some of the best-known brands in the world, such as Evian, Dumex and Aptamil, and we absolutely guarantee that you can just be yourself.

Our values
We live by our core ‘HOPE’ values – H is for Humanism, as people are at the heart of everything we do. O is for Openness, welcoming new ideas from the world we live in. P is for Proximity, as we believe that building close relationships leads to better understanding and trust. E is for Enthusiasm, for those who are as passionate as we are about bringing health through food to as many people as possible.

Join our movement for a healthier world. One Planet One Health BY YOU. For more information about Danone, our divisions and culture, please visit careers.danone.com. 

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