Formulation & Pricing Specialist – Dairy Nutrition

J.D. Heiskell & co.; Amarillo, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

J.D. Heiskell & co. in Amarillo, TX seeks a Formulation Specialist to maintain product formulations, feed tags, and historical data for the Southwest region.

You will coordinate with sales, nutritionist, pricing, operations, and purchasing to manage formulations, costs, and inventory while upholding safety policies and data integrity.

Strong communication, attention to detail, and computer skills are essential; a bachelor’s degree in Animal Science or related field is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science or related field preferred.
• Strong attention to detail required.
• Strong computer skills required.
• Strong customer service commitment required.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Closely coordinate with sales, outside nutritionist, and the Pricing Manager to manage local formulations for the SWCO region.
• Manage and maintain contract ingredient specifications and pricing.
• Updates ingredient costs.
• Determine cost of formulas.
• Coordinate with operations personnel on formulation changes.
• Assist in administrative duties and cross training with other mixed-feed administration personnel.
• Coordinate with purchasing group to monitor expected usage changes.
• Coordinate with the Pricing Manager in implementing monthly formula and ingredient pricing, margin management, and inventory control.
• Build and maintain relationships with outside nutritionists.
• Coordinate with operations and purchasing teams as part of inventory management planning.
• Comply with the company’s Environmental, Health, and Safety policies as listed in the Employee Handbook.
• Drive a culture of safety, accountability, opportunistic curiosity and contribute to creating an environment where people want to work.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem solving

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science or related field

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

J.D. Heiskell & co. in Amarillo, TX seeks a Formulation Specialist to maintain product formulations, feed tags, and historical data for the Southwest region.

You will coordinate with sales, nutritionist, pricing, operations, and purchasing to manage formulations, costs, and inventory while upholding safety policies and data integrity.

Strong communication, attention to detail, and computer skills are essential; a bachelor’s degree in Animal Science or related field is preferred.