Product Innovation Specialist

3 semanas atrás


Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal The Kencko Co, Inc. Tempo inteiro

Job Overview

We are a fast-growing B-Corp company that is shaking up the nutrition industry for the better. We are seeking a highly skilled Product Innovation Associate to join our team.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in identifying and developing new ingredients that will fuel our product innovations. This role requires a keen understanding of food technology, an inquisitive mindset, and strong project management skills to collaborate with external suppliers and follow up on ingredient development projects.

Responsibilities

  • Proactively research and identify innovative ingredients that can drive new product categories and enhance existing product lines;
  • Collaborate with the R&D and Product teams to identify ingredient needs for both current and future projects;
  • Collaborate and work alongside sourcing and purchasing to ensure the best negotiation of ingredients and new developments;
  • Proactively propose new ideas for ingredient innovation and improvements to existing ingredients;
  • Arrange for internal sample evaluation and reporting;
  • Partner with external suppliers to co-develop new ingredients, ensuring they meet required specifications, quality, and sustainability standards;
  • Manage ingredient development projects from concept through to ingredient approval, including databases;
  • Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies to address potential ingredient-related issues;
  • Assist with the evaluation of potential ingredients for quality, safety, functionality, and compliance with regulatory standards and kencko requirements;
  • Stay informed about industry trends, technological advancements, and emerging scientific research related to food ingredients;
  • Optimize process and ingredients to conserve costs while maintaining kencko's brand integrity;
  • Responsible for managing stock required for lab tests.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Food chemistry, or a related field. Master's degree preferred;
  • Strong knowledge of food ingredient functionality and processing;
  • Familiarity with the food innovation network and industry trends;
  • 2+ years experience working in the food industry;
  • Ability to work in our Lisbon office a minimum of twice a week and in Cabra Figa when needed;
  • Technical Skills: Advanced Knowledge of Food Science and Technology, Ingredient Functionality and Application expertise, Food Processing and Manufacturing Technologies understanding, Regulatory and Compliance Familiarity;
  • Fluent English and Portuguese;
  • Bonus points: Analytical and Sensory Testing training, Experience with workspace and project collaboration tools, like Notion, German, French or other languages, US market experience.

What we offer

  • The opportunity to join a B-Corp team that is making a positive impact in the nutrition industry;
  • An employee stock equity award;
  • 25 days of paid time off;
  • 6 sick or well-being days;
  • 9.60 euros per day for a meal allowance;
  • Steep discounts on kencko products for you and friends/family;
  • Nutrition Consults;
  • Generous Maternity/Paternity and Marriage Leave policies;
  • Donation to your favorite charity on your birthday;
  • Wellness perks via our kencko-er assistance program (legal, financial, work/life balance, and mental health services).

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and answer the questions found in the application.



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