Formulator at Nutreco

Job Description

• The Formulator manages and optimizes the standard recipes for production, based on the nutritional and physical quality needs of the OpCo and market. He / she arranges various inputs, such as logistical constraints, production requirements, physical quality, raw material quality, raw material prices and nutritional requirements into an efficient premix output for the production.
• At an advanced level, The Formulator understands nutritional concepts standards and uses this knowledge to compile products that maximize animal health and performance, and assures timely reformulation to meet nutrient and ingredient specifications with raw materials available at the manufacturing location. He / She provides formulation services for product customization and support technical services and marketing in product development.
• The Formulator is a key role, the continuity of the manufacturing process is dependent on the results of this role .This is a mixed-role, taking care of straightforward formulation (not nutritionist) using the data of the formulas database
• Providing the raw material forecast and quality info
• Providing the price calculation for each product
• Monitoring raw materials and final product quality in collaboration with the quality department.
• Providing instructions to production per formula for labelling, packaging, production sequence following the pre-agreed principles of sales and Nutritionist

Job Description:

• Use premix formulation software to design premix or farm minerals in accordance with customer requirements or nutritionist/team lead advice for new or existing products.
• Assist in cost calculations for customized solutions.
• Act as liaison between technical, operations and quality departments.
• Providing support in the area of nutrition to the marketing, technical and sales employees
• Utilize computer software to devise premixes and farm minerals and compose reports and recommendations.
• Contributing to product development by assisting nutritionist in introducing new feed concepts
• Collaborate in quality control, analysis and interpretation of trial data and preparations of final reports
• Assists in developing protocols, preparation of data and presentation of final reports in collaboration with nutritionist
• Advise on complete portfolio of product and service offerings (premix solutions, applicable feed additives, young animal feed concept, and customer analysis services) for existing and new customers with support of nutritionists or team leads. 

Minimum requirements:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science or Agriculture.
• 0 to 2 years experience in the field of animal nutrition is desirable
• Ability to effectively manage the pressure of a fast-paced teamwork environment with multiple project priorities
• An innovative team player dedicated to customer service and relationship building
• Strong proof reading skills with a commitment to ensure accuracy
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Office based position in Edenvale, Johannesburg.