Regional Pet Nutrition Lead — Remote & Strategic Impact

Symrise AG; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Symrise AG in the United States seeks a Regional Lead of Pet Nutrition to translate strategy into actionable plans across the regional platform. You will drive health, safety, supply chain, and commercial enablement while shaping product strategy and portfolio management.

You will oversee sourcing, demand planning, and cross-functional collaboration with operations, sales, and planning teams, delivering measurable improvements and new growth opportunities in a multicultural, global company.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in management, industrial or business development.
• 5–10 years in multicultural, international food/pet food industry.
• Knowledge of Nutrition business is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operational Leadership
• Translate strategic priorities into clear, actionable plans across the regional nutrition platform
• Optimize resource allocation to maximize efficiency and impact
• Drive improvements in industrial performance and operational effectiveness
• Health, Safety & Compliance: Ensure full adherence to industrial safety standards and regulatory requirements
• Promote a strong safety culture across all sites
• Guarantee compliance with internal policies and external regulations
• Supply Chain & Procurement Management: Oversee raw material sourcing strategies to ensure continuity and flexibility, and quality of supply
• Monitor and improve cost efficiency across procurement activities
• Align origination and sourcing approaches with mid‑term business needs
• S&OP & Cross‑functional Coordination: Collaborate closely with operations, sales, and planning teams
• Support portfolio decisions, volume planning, and demand‑supply balancing
• Contribute to site sustainability and capacity optimization
• Business Development & Customer Insight: Identify new application opportunities and growth areas within the market
• Support diversification of the customer base
• Translate customer needs and pain points into actionable, value‑creating solutions
• Product & Portfolio Management: Analyze market trends, competitive dynamics, and customer expectations
• Strengthen product positioning and value proposition
• Support segmentation strategies and portfolio optimization
• Technical Nutrition Expertise: Provide expertise on nutrition applications, product functionality, and customer formulations
• Support sales teams and customers with credible and technically grounded insights
• Contribute to solution development aligned with customer requirements
• Commercial Enablement: Equip sales teams with clear product knowledge and value proposition tools
• Develop and deliver training to enhance commercial effectiveness
• Support improved customer engagement and conversion rates
• Continuous Improvement & Project Management: Lead and structure improvement initiatives across the organization
• Prioritize actions and ensure disciplined execution
• Deliver measurable results through pragmatic and focused project management
• Change Management & Collaboration: Lead organizational adjustments in a dynamic environment
• Foster alignment across regional and global stakeholders
• Promote a collaborative, cross‑functional way of working

Skills

Leadership & people mgmt

Cross-functional collaboration

Supply chain optimization

Strategic planning

Nutrition knowledge

Education

Master's degree in management industrial or business development

Job description

Symrise AG in the United States seeks a Regional Lead of Pet Nutrition to translate strategy into actionable plans across the regional platform. You will drive health, safety, supply chain, and commercial enablement while shaping product strategy and portfolio management.

You will oversee sourcing, demand planning, and cross-functional collaboration with operations, sales, and planning teams, delivering measurable improvements and new growth opportunities in a multicultural, global company.