Associate Animal Nutritionist - Poultry

Poultry Science Association; Del Norte (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Aboitiz Foods seeks an Associate Nutritionist to provide feed formulations for the Feed Mill plant and to work closely with the Nutritionist to keep formulations available for customers.

The role requires knowledge of animal nutrition, data analysis, and collaboration with R&D and Sales to deliver cost-effective solutions. Familiarity with feed-mill operations and quality assurance is preferred.

Qualifications

• Degree in Animal Science / Animal Nutrition or related field.
• Experience with feed formulations is advantageous.
• Strong data analysis and report-writing skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Formulations & Nutrition: develop feed formulations including internal farm and commercial variants.
• Provide least-cost formulations and support costings for budgeting.
• Research & Development: explore new ingredients and support R&D trials.
• Product Development: collaborate on new product concepts with category teams.
• Technical Support: deliver technical guidance to customers and internal teams.

Skills

Animal nutrition knowledge

Data analysis

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Animal Science / Animal Nutrition degree

Feed formulation coursework

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Company Description

Aboitiz Foods is an integrated regional food and agribusiness company dedicated to creating a high-performance culture anchored on our time-honored values of Integrity, Teamwork, Innovation, and Responsibility. Through the collective strengths of our subsidiaries, Pilmico and Gold Coin, we believe in sustainably feeding Asia’s growth from mill to meal.
We are constantly improving and optimizing our processes by integrating the value chain around Asia. We leverage our sector expertise and capabilities to deliver quality every time. With our world-class technology and culture of constant innovation, we devote ourselves to serving you better.
At Aboitiz Foods, we embrace change and inspire innovation, leading the way in food and agribusiness solutions. Join us as we shape the future of food in Asia and build a culture where, together, we nourish the future.

Job Description

The Associate Nutritionist is responsible for providing the formulation required by the Feed Mill plant. Works directly with the Nutritionist in keeping formulations available needed by customers and clients.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Formulations & Nutrition

1. Responsible for feed formulations required by customers including internal farm, commercial, and customized formulations.

2. Provide Least cost formulations for customers.

3. Provide formulation costings, and material usage needed by accounting, purchasing & other departments.

4. Ensures the safety and confidentiality of all product formulations by implementing all risk management SOPs guidelines and work instructions applicable.

Research & Development

1. Responsible for research of new ingredients that can possibly be used in the formulations in collaboration with R&D.

2. Responsible for the implementation of formulations needed by R&D for trial purposes.

3. Responsible for the implementation of new ingredients that will help improve feed cost.

Product Development

1. Collaborate with Product Category for new product development.

Technical Support

1. Provide technical support to customers internally and externally as needed.

Qualifications

Education:

• Animal Science, specializing in Animal Nutrition.

• Agriculture (animal science);

• Animal management;

• Animal production science;

• Applied animal science;

Experience:

• Not required but experience is an advantage

License/s:

• PRC License

Other Requirements:

• Working knowledge of animal nutrition and animal physiology

• Knowledge of animal diseases and symptoms.

• Knowledge of production performance parameters

• Appreciation of Feed Sales and Marketing

• Working knowledge of feed-mill operations and quality assurance.

• • Familiarity with analyzing data and writing reports;

  • The capability to formulate and communicate ideas;

  • The capacity to form long-term relationships with customers and clients;

  • an appreciation of the interdisciplinary nature of science and the validity of others' viewpoints;

  • Business management, time management, and personal development skills;

  • Advanced numeracy, IT, and internet skills;

  • Driving skills

Additional Information

Other Skills required:

• High level proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written(technical/financial) communication skills.
• Knowledge of major aspects of procurement, construction, project control and financial.
• Good communication skills (Verbal and Written)

Soft Skills:

• Good Management skills (PLOC)
• Highly detail-oriented
• Very good organizational skills
• Very good coordination skills