Senior Specialist Material & Recipe Management

Nestlé S.A.; Bridgewater Township (NJ); On-site; USD 89,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Nestlé S.A. is seeking a Senior Specialist Material & Recipe Management to lead formulation and recipe management for Health Science products. You will develop recipes, manage lifecycles in SAP RM and Formul@1, and ensure compliance with regulatory label declarations.

You will collaborate with CTAG, QA, Regulatory Affairs, Factories, and Global MRM to drive improvements, standardize formulations, and harmonize ingredients across markets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Nutrition, Chemistry, or related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered
• 4+ years of experience in a regulated industry (food, pharmaceuticals, supplements, infant formula, pet food, or related)
• Knowledge of FDA regulations, GMPs, HACCP, QMS, and 21 CFR requirements
• Understanding of ingredient functionality, formulation development, and food manufacturing processes
• Experience with SAP, formulation management systems, specification management systems, and Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Material and Recipe Management activities across projects and new-market rollouts
• Drive compliance activities for new products
• Partner with Global MRM and other teams to drive continuous improvement projects
• Train and support new recipe specialists on MRM systems like Formul@1 and SAP RM
• Lead recipe topic support for internal and external audits
• Support Compliance by Design in formulation development and recipe validation
• Perform recipe review and mass balance of nutrients after trials
• Maintain robust raw material specifications in SAP RM with QA data

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science/Technology or related field

Tools

SAP

Formul@1

CAT

DevEx

MS Office

Job description

Senior Specialist Material & Recipe Management

Position Summary:

The Senior Specialist Material & Recipe Management will lead formulation and recipe management activities for Nestlé Health Science products, ensuring products are compliant, manufacturable, and aligned with business needs. This individual will develop recipes and manage the product recipe lifecycle within SAP, creating recipes that meet internal standards, external regulatory requirements, and label declaration needs. Primary focus would be on the complex recipes in the portfolio and I&R projects. This role will review, revise, and approve finished product, ingredient, and component specifications while maintaining formulation documents, raw material specifications, product specifications, and product development activities in SAP RM and Formul@1. Key responsibilities include supporting compliance with nutritional, safety, legal, and regulatory requirements; confirming new recipes are compatible with manufacturing conditions; and reducing Nestlé Health Science recipe complexity through simplification, standardization, and harmonization of formulations and ingredients.

The senior specialist will partner closely within CTAG, QA, Regulatory Affairs, Factories, Global MRM and other corporate functions.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate Material and Recipe Management activities across projects, including new-market rollout initiatives, while ensuring alignment with internal standards and external regulatory requirements
• Drive compliance activities for new products
• Partner with Global MRM, Nestlé Health Science, Regulatory, Medical Affairs, Operations, and other functional teams to drive continuous improvement projects
• Train and support new recipe specialists on MRM systems and tools, including Formul@1, SAP RM, CAT, and DevEx
• Lead recipe topic support for internal and external audits
• Support I&R and business maintenance projects by executing Compliance by Design (formulation development, recipe validation, technical acceptance and CAT specification creation)
• Perform recipe review, including mass balance of nutrients (after industrial trial, FOC, SOC)
• Participate in system upgrade testing, knowledge transfers, and cascade information to recipe specialists or other users as needed
• Maintain robust raw material specifications in SAP RM by incorporating qualification testing data, routine testing data, and historical vendor information
• Create initial Site Recipes and ensure alignment with BOM ( Bill of Materials)
• Lead recipe management systems implementation for smoothing transfer and scale up of new product formulation
• Implement and ensure adherence of the approval workflows for ingredients and recipes at factory level
• Collaborate with NHS-MRM, Operations and Regulatory network at global or regional level on any improvement project linked to the function

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Nutrition, Chemistry, or related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered
• 4+ years of experience in a regulated industry (food, pharmaceuticals, supplements, infant formula, pet food, or related)
• Knowledge of FDA regulations, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), HACCP, Quality Management Systems (QMS), and applicable food safety and quality regulations (21 CFR)
• Understanding of ingredient functionality, formulation development, and food manufacturing processes
• Experience working across cross-functional teams; cross-market experience preferred
• Experience with SAP, formulation management systems, specification management systems, and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Skills:

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret technical data and make sound decisions
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborative mindset with proven ability to build partnerships across functions
• Influencing and consensus-building skills to drive alignment among stakeholders
• Strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to continuous improvement
• Business acumen with an understanding of operational and compliance impacts

Salary:$88,933.41 to$132,830.75 per year

Bonus Eligibility:Yes

Thepay rangeprovided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at top of range.

Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at https://www.nestlejobs.com/nestle-in-the-us-benefits

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