Key Responsibility/ Accountability:

1. Product Development and Customization:

• Design and develop tailored ingredient blends (e.g., hydrocolloids, modified starches, enzymes, proteins, emulsifiers, etc.) to meet specific customer needs in food applications like dairy, beverages, savoury, etc.
• Ensure product solutions align with regulatory requirements in the region.
• Responsible to conduct in-depth application study in various food categories in order to verify the performance of the blended solutions developed.
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2. Technical Support and Problem Solving: 

• Provide technical expertise to internal teams and customers on formulation challenges and application troubleshooting. 
• Work with Innovation & Development Team members across APAC Region to develop suitable prototypes to showcase the functionality of ingredient blends for client presentations. 
• Conduct root cause analysis for customer production issues and recommend practical solutions. 

3. Customer Collaboration and Engagement: 

• Work closely with customers and internal sales and business development team to understand their specific needs and tailor solutions accordingly. 
• Conduct technical training sessions, workshops, and product demonstrations for clients as per requirement in collaboration with local Innovation & Development team. 
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers especially customers in SEA.

4. Regulatory and Compliance Management: 

• Closely work with local regulatory, Innovation & Development and compliance team to ensure ingredient blends comply with local regulations in key markets (e.g., labeling, permitted additives, and standards). 
• Liaise with regulatory teams to update product specifications and certifications.    

5. Cross-Functional Collaboration: 

·       Collaborate with Innovation & Development, Business Development, Sales, Marketing, Procurement, Manufacturing and Operations teams to ensure seamless product development and commercialization. 

·       Provide technical input for customer proposals, market strategies, and product launches. 

·       Work closely with various suppliers in order to obtain the best solutions. 

·       Proactively work with Procurement team to identify risk and explore opportunities to improve the blends profitability 

·       Proactively work with Procurement team to identify new ingredient suppliers for blends.

Qualifications and Experience:

-Educational Background:  Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology or Food Engineering.

-Experience:  10+ years of experience in food R&D, product development, or technical service, with a focus on ingredient solutions.  Proven track record of developing and commercializing functional blends for food applications in the APAC/SEA region.

Technical Skills:  Strong knowledge of hydrocolloids, starches, emulsifiers, proteins, and fibers.  Hands-on experience with food processing equipment and pilot plant operations.  Familiarity with APAC food regulations and compliance requirements.

-Soft Skills:  Excellent problem-solving and project management skills.  Strong communication and presentation skills for customer interactions and internal collaboration.  Ability to work in a cross-cultural, dynamic, and fast-paced environment.

-Regional Expertise:Understanding of diverse APAC markets, including consumer preferences, product trends, and challenges.