Formulation & Application Technologist (SEA)

Key Responsibility/ Accountability

1. Product Development and Customization

• Design and develop tailored ingredient blends (e.g., hydrocolloids, modified starches, enzymes, proteins, emulsifiers, etc.) to meet specific customer needs in food applications like dairy, beverages, savoury, etc.
• Ensure product solutions align with regulatory requirements in the region.
• Responsible to conduct in-depth application study in various food categories in order to verify the performance of the blended solutions developed. undefined2.

2. Technical Support and Problem Solving

• Provide technical expertise to internal teams and customers on formulation challenges and application troubleshooting.
• Work with Innovation & Development Team members across APAC Region to develop suitable prototypes to showcase the functionality of ingredient blends for client presentations.
• Conduct root cause analysis for customer production issues and recommend practical solutions.

3. Customer Collaboration and Engagement

• Work closely with customers and internal sales and business development team to understand their specific needs and tailor solutions accordingly.
• Conduct technical training sessions, workshops, and product demonstrations for clients as per requirement in collaboration with local Innovation & Development team.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers especially customers in SEA.

4. Regulatory and Compliance Management

• Closely work with local regulatory, Innovation & Development and compliance team to ensure ingredient blends comply with local regulations in key markets (e.g., labeling, permitted additives, and standards).
• Liaise with regulatory teams to update product specifications and certifications.
• 5. Cross-Functional Collaboration :  ·       Collaborate with Innovation & Development, Business Development, Sales, Marketing, Procurement, Manufacturing and Operations teams to ensure seamless product development and commercialization.  ·       Provide technical input for customer proposals, market strategies, and product launches.  ·       Work closely with various suppliers in order to obtain the best solutions.  ·       Proactively work with Procurement team to identify risk and explore opportunities to improve the blends profitability  ·       Proactively work with Procurement team to identify new ingredient suppliers for blends.

• Qualifications and Experience: - Educational Background :  Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology or Food Engineering. - Experience :  10+ years of experience in food R&D, product development, or technical service, with a focus on ingredient solutions.
• Proven track record of developing and commercializing functional blends for food applications in the APAC/SEA region.
• Technical Skills :  Strong knowledge of hydrocolloids, starches, emulsifiers, proteins, and fibers.
• Hands-on experience with food processing equipment and pilot plant operations.
• Familiarity with APAC food regulations and compliance requirements. - Soft Skills :  Excellent problem-solving and project management skills.
• Strong communication and presentation skills for customer interactions and internal collaboration.
• Ability to work in a cross-cultural, dynamic, and fast-paced environment. - Regional Expertise :Understanding of diverse APAC markets, including consumer preferences, product trends, and challenges.