Raw Material Regulatory Technologist

Kerry; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in taste and nutrition is seeking a Regulatory Affairs Specialist based in Kuala Lumpur. This role involves managing daily regulatory inquiries related to raw materials and ensuring accurate documentation. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant field, and 2-3 years of experience in the food industry. Strong knowledge of food regulations is essential. This is a desk-based role focusing on compliance, customer relations, and requires flexibility to support across time zones.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-3 years relevant experience in the food industry, especially in Regulatory or Quality Assurance.
• Willingness to work European shift hours during public holidays.
• Desk-based role focused on documentation management and customer relations.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily regulatory inquiries and information requests regarding raw materials.
• Support the execution of Traded Goods and Raw Material requests promptly.
• Review and approve raw material specifications for legality and accuracy.

Skills

Food regulatory & legislative knowledge

Customer Advocacy

Scientific and Technical Expertise

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Food Science, or related discipline

Tools

SAP

Optiva

Power BI

Salesforce

Job description

Requisition ID: 62671 Position Type: FT Permanent Workplace Arrangement: #LI-Onsite

About Kerry Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment. About the role

Work Location: 1Powerhouse, PJ (5mins walk from MRT Bandar Utama) Reporting To: Regulatory Services Lead Working Hours: 12.00pm – 9.00 pm

The primary responsibility of this role is to manage daily regulatory inquiries and information requests from both internal and external stakeholders concerning raw materials used within the European region. This position requires close collaboration with Regulatory Scientific Affairs, Category Technologists, Procurement, Quality, and Account Managers. It plays a crucial role in supporting business growth and providing a competitive advantage by ensuring that customer-facing information is accurate, consistent, and efficient—delivered right the first time. Additionally, the role is key in maintaining the accuracy of data related to the finished products we produce.

Key responsibilities

• Responsible for efficiently supporting the execution of various Traded Goods and Raw Material requests in a timely manner.
• Manage the approval process for raw material specifications, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Perform administrative duties in accordance with established guidelines.
• Ensure all raw materials meet policies, including allergen management and cross-contamination risk controls.
• Highlight any errors/amend raw materials specifications being submitted by suppliers and make sure they are up to date with any relevant changes.
• Challenge suppliers as needed and ensure that requests for information and food safety questions are addressed promptly within critical timelines.
• Review and approve raw material specifications for legality and accuracy, ensuring they align with business and customer technical requirements.
• Support site audits to ensure traceability of incoming raw materials.
• Create and maintain essential documentation, including technical documentation and standard operating procedures.
• Coordinate and foster strong working relationships with internal stakeholders (RDA, QA, Operations, Procurement, and Commercial) and external partners.
• Manage and achieve individual and departmental Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to drive continuous improvement and excellence initiatives.
• Maintain flexibility to meet evolving business needs.

Qualifications and skills

• A degree or local equivalent in Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Food Science, or a related discipline.
• A minimum of 2-3 years of relevant experience in the food industry, specifically in Regulatory, Quality Assurance, Production, or R&D.
• Solid knowledge of the food industry.
• Willingness to work European shift hours and provide support during public holidays. Flexibility and reliability are essential to ensure consistent support across time zones and during peak periods.
• This is a desk-based role focused primarily on documentation management and customer relations via virtual platforms. Attention to detail in handling and maintaining documentation is crucial to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and effective communication.

Functional Competencies

• Food regulatory & legislative knowledge.
• Customer Advocacy.
• Scientific and Technical Expertise.
• Conduct administrative tasks.
• Experience in SAP, Optiva, Power BI and Salesforce systems an advantage.

Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a “starter kit,” investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.

Recruiter: #LI-NA1
Posting Type: LI