R&D Product Nutrition specialist

Ferrero; Alba; In loco; EUR 40.000 - 55.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A global food company seeks an R&D Product Nutrition specialist in Alba, Italy. This role involves managing nutritional support, driving innovation, and collaborating with various stakeholders. A Master’s degree in Food Science or a related field is required, along with strong communication and teamwork skills. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment and be proficient in English. Join us to contribute to iconic food brands and help shape nutritional standards.

Competenze

• Master’s degree in Food Science and Technologies or related field required.
• High proficiency in English is essential.
• Previous experience in the food industry is advantageous.

Mansioni

• Provide and manage Nutritional Support to food categories.
• Drive innovation and reformulation propositions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create product overviews.

Conoscenze

Food Science and Technologies

Nutrition

Data Analysis

Communication

Teamwork

Formazione

Master’s degree in Food Science and Technologies, Biology or related field

PhD in related fields

Strumenti

MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Descrizione del lavoro

Overview

Job Location: Alba

Ferrero is a family-owned company with a truly progressive and global outlook and iconic brands such as Nutella, Tic Tac, Ferrero Rocher, Raffaello, Kinder Bueno and Kinder Surprise. As the love for our brands continues to grow, so too does our global reach. Represented in more than 50 countries, with products sold in more than 170, the Ferrero Group is loved by generations around the world. The secret to our global success? 40,000 dedicated employees who celebrate care and quality to craft a business, careers and brands we are proud of. Join us, and you could be one of them.

Diversity Statement

Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all of our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative and highly rewarding.

About the Role

We are currently looking for a talented person to work in a highly dynamic and international environment. You will be part of the Health & Nutrition Department team as an R&D Product Nutrition specialist.

Responsibilities

• Provide and manage Nutritional Support to the sweet package food categories assuring integrity of scientific information.
• Drive innovation and reformulation propositions aligned to scientific evidence and Public Health guidelines.
• Develop nutritional guidelines for innovation and product communication in different categories and fields.
• Assess scientific and nutritional robustness for product claims, define new product serving size and their best positioning.
• Provide guidance to cross-functional partners on nutrition subjects and share relevant scientific findings through inductions and ad hoc trainings.
• Identify and solve product problems related to specific ingredients, nutritional composition and communication.
• Create nutritional scientific dossiers for specific ingredients or nutritional components in a de-risking perspective.
• Collaborate with stakeholders within Ferrero and outside; work in cross-functional teams with Food Law, Food Regulatory, Marketing, Institutional Affairs and R&D to create a complete overview of food products.
• Engage external Key Opinion Leaders, Universities and Research Centers as needed to build a scientific foundation for product communication and formulation.
• Provide support to scientific publications and participate in international congresses; keep up with scientific and nutritional advances in different geographies.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Food Science and Technologies, Biology or related field. A PhD in these areas is a significant advantage.
• Academic knowledge of food ingredients, nutrition and metabolism; ability to manage multiple projects with timelines and priorities.
• Previous professional experience in the food industry is a plus.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills; ability to work collaboratively within cross-functional and international teams.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic and complex work environment; demonstrated resilience and determination to achieve goals.
• Proficiency in data analysis to inform decision-making.
• High fluency in English (written and spoken); proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

How to be successful in the role and at Ferrero

Consumers, quality and care are at the heart of everything we do. To be successful at Ferrero, you’ll need to be consumer and product centric—dedicated to crafting brilliant results for consumers around the world.

Diversity and Inclusion Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities.