For an international Food Ingredients Distributor working in Europe and Africa we are looking for the
Bakery & Confectionery Application Technologist m / f / d
Applications include chocolate coatings compounds baked goods (including
savoury snacks) bakery enzymes confectionery (e.g. gummies dragees
candies) fine bakery glazes fillings bars)
- The Application Technologist serves as our expert in both the theoretical and practical aspects of a specific application area.
- This role plays a pivotal part in identifying market trends and translating them into recipes concepts and campaigns.
- The Application Technologist develops expertise in new ingredients explores their synergies with other components and creates applicationfocused knowledge.
- Additionally the Technologist design and deliver application training programs and client seminars.
- The Application Technologist act as the primary point of contact for our Technical Sales Managers (TSMs) requiring application support to advance key projects.
Location : can be home office based Western or Eastern Europe
Tasks
1. Technical Support and Development
Develop out concepts campaigns and recipes by leveraging a wide range of our ingredients while tailoring recipes and processes to align with local preferences and capabilities.Provide technical support on ingredients formulations processes and applications for selected key projects (as designated by the SBM) to enhance service levels and deliver added value.2. Training and Knowledge Sharing
Enhance the technical expertise of TSMs by designing and conducting training programs (focused on applications or ingredients) and supplying indepth technical insights.Collaborate with other Application Technologists and SBMs to identify and emphasize global trends.Document and disseminate learnings from case studies industrial trials ingredient testing and similar initiatives.Create and share value propositions for selected new and existing ingredients.3. Client Interaction and Trials
Design trial protocols and provide technical expertise for client visits our labsVisit and support key clients conducting trials at their facilities to advance critical projects.Deliver highlevel technical support in close collaboration with and under the guidance of the sales team.4. Supplier and Regulatory EngagementMaintain direct engagement with the laboratories and technical service teams of suppliers to stay updated on the latest ingredient developments.Assess and provide recommendations regarding new suppliers or ingredients.Stay informed on EU regulatory and labeling requirements.Requirements
Degree in Food Technology or a comparable field with 5 years of experience in production or product development.Alternatively vocational high school certification with 20 years of experience in product development across a broad range of ingredients in relevant segments.Indepth technological expertise in application areas within covered segments.Proven ability to design and execute complex experiments.Commitment to offering solutions and working with valueadded ingredients.A creative innovative mindset with a proven ability to think outside the box.Strong communication proactivity analytical thinking and a supportive approach.Excellent English proficiency.Willingness to travel (approximately 60% including regular presence in our labsWe are looking also for a 2nd TechnologistSavoury Culinary and Meat Application Technologist
Applications include soups sauces dressings emulsified sauces ready meals
savory dishes snacks sausages hams injected meats fish products spreads
and plantbased alternatives.
Key Skills
Culinary Experience,Laboratory Experience,FDA Regulations,Food Industry,Food Safety Experience,Dietary Department Experience,Food Processing,Microbiology,Research & Development,Baking,Product Development,Manufacturing
Employment Type : Full Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1
