Nutritionist – Pet Food

Job title: Nutritionist – Pet Food

Job description: Reporting to the Pet Food Business Manager, the Nutritionist is responsible for the day-to-day activities as part of the Companion Animal team. The Pet food Nutritionist is expected to conduct all matters in a manner consistent with the company’s Corporate Values of Innovation, Caring, Capable, and Collaborative.

Job Description:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Function within the Companion Animal Sales Team to ensure the optimum nutritional solutions for pet food
• Focus on maintaining a consistent and diligent value added strategy;
• Work closely with the other members of the Nutrition Team and with the Quality Assurance, Purchasing and production staff to ensure that products conform to specified standards;
• Keep management informed of all pertinent issues and competitive activities as they arise by attending industry functions, industry networking and continually reviewing industry publications;
• In conjunction with other staff members, network within the industry to ensure a complete knowledge of industry activities and trends affecting the Pet Industry
• Participate within the National pet food sales and operations teams;
• Work in a disciplined fashion and manage timelines with multiple priorities;
• Apply all internal software (computer models and Brill Software) and be able to train others in their use;
• Support sales efforts with on customer calls and customer support as required;
• Support the Formulation/HACCP/QC teams in areas such as formulations, regulatory issues/registrations and Quality Control/Assurance programs.

PREFERRED HIRING CRITERIA:

• A minimum of a Bachelor of Science in Animal Nutrition and applicable practical experience;
• Canadian Pet Food Industry knowledge including production and management and a thorough understanding of the local industry required;
• Proven ability to prioritize responsibilities, motivate and supervise others;
• Strong QA/QC knowledge including CFIA requirements and HACCP management;
• Analytical skills with attention to detail and excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Proven ability to multi-task in a fast pace environment;
• High level of computer competency including knowledge of Microsoft Office applications;
• Proven ability in working within teams and in a team environment.
• Bilingual (French) would be considered an asset.

Our organisation:
Nutreco is a global leader in animal nutrition and fish feed. Our advanced nutritional solutions are at the origin of food for millions of consumers worldwide. Quality, innovation and sustainability are guiding principles, embedded in the Nutreco culture from research and raw material procurement to products and services for agriculture and aquaculture. Experience across 100 years brings Nutreco a rich heritage of knowledge and experience for building its future.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Nutreco is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all roles without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental, military status or any other status protected by applicable local law. Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process if you require accommodation. Nutreco is committed to compliance with all applicable legislation, including providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities.

Company: Nutreco

Expected salary:

Location: Saint Marys, ON

Job date: Wed, 26 Oct 2022 04:50:05 GMT

Job Source: Careerjet.ca

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