Regulatory Specialist (Food Safety & Product Integrity Center) - Maternity Leave Substitution

Ferrero; Alba; In loco; EUR 35.000 - 50.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading food company seeks a candidate for the regulatory evaluation and compliance of product recipes. You will support technical documentation for labeling and help interpret food regulations. A background in Food Science or related fields is required, along with strong analytical skills. This role offers the opportunity to work in an international setting dedicated to quality and safety standards.

Servizi

Career development opportunities

Dynamic international environment

Strong company values on quality and compliance

Competenze

• Background in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, Food Law or a related field.
• Experience or strong interest in regulatory area within food or FMCG industry.
• Eager to learn about food legislation, labeling, and product compliance.

Mansioni

• Assist in regulatory compliance and technical scientific assessment of recipes.
• Manage and update data in digital systems ensuring information accuracy.
• Provide technical support to the Legal team on claims and product communication.

Conoscenze

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Effective communication

Fluency in English

Formazione

Degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, or Food Law

Strumenti

Excel

PowerPoint

DEVEX

SAP

Descrizione del lavoro

About the Role

You will join the Group Food Safety & Product Integrity Center, within the Product Integrity Recipes Team, where you will support the regulatory evaluation of our product recipes to ensure compliance with both local and international food regulations, as well as Ferrero’s internal standards. Working in a dynamic, international environment, you will collaborate with colleagues across functions such as R&D, Marketing, and Legal. Your main focus will be on Kinder & Premium Chocolate product categories, contributing to the compliance of new developments and maintaining the highest standards of product integrity and food safety.

Main Responsibilities

In this role, you will assist in the regulatory compliance and technical scientific assessment of new and existing recipes, ensuring they meet the requirements of relevant food legislation. You will help interpret and apply food regulations and support the creation of technical documentation for product labeling and other purposes (e.g., Authorities, Customs). You will provide technical scientific support to the Legal team on matters related to claims and product communication, and provide guidance to project teams during product development from a regulatory perspective.

You will manage and update data in digital systems such as DEVEX and SAP ensuring information accuracy and consistency. You will also contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the regulatory process, gaining hands‑on experience in a key corporate function that operates at the interface between technical expertise and business strategy.

About You

You bring a background in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, Food Law or a related field, and a first experience or strong interest in the regulatory area within the food or FMCG industry. You are eager to learn and to develop your understanding of food legislation, labeling, and product compliance in a global business environment.

You have strong analytical and organizational skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to problem‑solving. You communicate clearly and effectively with colleagues from different functions, showing curiosity and openness to work in an international and multicultural context.

You are fluent in English and comfortable using digital tools such as Excel and PowerPoint; knowledge of DEVEX or SAP is considered a plus. Above all, you bring enthusiasm, flexibility, and a willingness to grow your expertise in a company where product quality and compliance are essential values.

Interested in joining us? If you’re passionate about food safety, regulatory affairs, and working in an international team, apply now and take part in Ferrero’s commitment to excellence and integrity.

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About Ferrero

Ferrero began its journey in the small town of Alba in Piedmont, Italy, in 1946. Today, it is one of the world’s largest sweet‑packed food companies, with many iconic brands sold in countries all over the world. Find out more about Ferrero at ferrero.com.

DE&I at Ferrero

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 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.

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