understand application specific formulation challenges, UHT and dairy market related processing technologies and quality needs, and translate these into trend solution opportunities;strengthen our segment approach with strong trend and solution oriented technical sales;are eager to learn by means of hands-on application work, to become an effective sparring partner with the larger customers' R&D teams;bring technicalexperts and core competencies together to strengthen the segmentexpertise, approach and support;guarantee a project pipeline by providing support to customer key projects through local visits and formulation advise, in collaboration with the commercial team;develop marketing activities and insightful trend solution concepts, write articles, and build a presence in market relevant institutes, global forums and industry organizations;coordinate, organize and support the technical training courses for the salespeople and customers within the philosophy of the IMCD Food & Nutrition Academy;identify gaps in the IMCD ingredient portfolio and assist the international product managers to source appropriate suppliers;maintain and manage segment specific technical information, tools and platforms;further develop the strong relationships with the technicalexperts of the Pan-European suppliers;support the digital transformation within the business group;become an active hands-on member of the international IMCDtechnical team.Our ideal SegmentExpert is..
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Inspirational and has an entrepreneurial spirit.
They are self-motivated and act on ideas that advance our business.
They are reliable, dynamic and enthusiastic.The SegmentExpertDairy plays a crucial role in IMCD’s ambition to become more segment-insights driven by strengthening our expertise and establishing a leading role as a supplier with strong trend and solution-oriented technical sales.This position requires..
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a Master's degree in Food Technology and Nutrition from a top EU Sciences University;preferably 10 years of formulation experience within the dairysegment;proven track record in dairy food formulation development and UHT processing;a profound understanding of the functional role of added value ingredients in applications;a place of residence in near proximity to Mechelen;a willingness to spend 30% of your time travelling abroad;excellent communication, teamwork en cooperation skills;a hands-on mentality;fluency in Dutch and English, knowledge of additional European languages is a plus;fluency in IT applications.What can we offer you?In addition to excellent primary and secondary employment conditions, IMCD offers:
An independent and challenging position in a motivated team within an international organization;Room for entrepreneurship and initiative;A positive working atmosphere in a financially solid organization;Training and development opportunities.About usWe are IMCD.
We formulate with consciousness and execute with care.
We take our responsibility seriously and play a pivotal role in shaping a sustainable future for all.
In over 70 application laboratories, we co-create formulations in full transparency that allow our business partners to make products with a positive or reduced negative impact on the world we live in.About IMCD Food & NutritionIMCD’s Food & Nutrition business group has a strong global presence and has seen rapid development in recent years through acquisitions, supplier development, sales growth and expertise development in a network of local application labs and pilot plants.
The Food & Nutrition markets are undergoing a significant transition as consumer tastes are changing.
This requires IMCD to focus on the right market segments, geographies, principals and customers, which requires data driven decision making and a deep understanding of market trends, applications and processing challenges, and related solutions. IMCD
