- Assess nutritional digestibility and palatability aspects of pet food ingredients understanding their impact on organoleptic parameters and cost.
- Complete and manage product briefings and specification sheets for accurate pricing and pre-production samples. Communicate specifications to suppliers manufacturers and buying office.
- Monitor production timelines quality and customer satisfaction taking appropriate actions and communicating with stakeholders as needed.
- Approve development samples and main production considering EU consumer-rights policies and marketing claims.
- Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to optimise product costs and achieve margin growth targets.
- Analyse top-selling products flavours and trends demonstrating a clear understanding of own brands within the category of expertise.
- Support cross-functional projects including quality assurance customer care and innovation initiatives.
- Manage qualitative issues in cooperation with suppliers ensuring product safety marketability and accurate labelling.
- Direct and clarify testing needs for items/ranges liaising with internal and external stakeholders for execution.
Qualifications :
- University degree in Agricultural Engineering Life Sciences Nutrition or a related field.
- Nice-to-have: specialization in Animal Nutrition (Masters Diplomma or related courses)
- Previous work experience in a similar role preferably in the retail sector.
- Strong knowledge of feed norms plus EU manufacturing & labelling guidelines for pet food
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work effectively in a team and communicate well
- Proactive with strong problem-solving skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite Sharepoint and Copilot
- Proficiency in English - a C1 level is essential.
Additional Information :
With more than 1000 passionate professionals located across 6 European offices we believe our success comes from working together and leveraging our international strengths. Expect a hybrid work setup: 60% in-office 40% remote collaborating with colleagues across locations.
Our benefits:
20% discount in our zooplus shop
Internal and external training
Team events
#LI-Hybrid
28 Annual Vacation Days
Private Medical Health Insurance
Hybrid working model (up to 40%Home Office per month)
zooplus is committed to equal opportunity. We value and embrace diversity and inclusion of all Team Members.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time