达能中国

Job Responsibilities

1.    Perform technical assessment and approval for innovation, renovation, sourcing, and productivity projects involving new materials or suppliers.

2.    Co-work or lead qualification, approval, and ongoing management of raw materials, packaging materials, and suppliers according to company standards and global guidelines.

3.    Ensure raw material/packaging material smooth application to manufacture site on issue resolution, and continuous improvement initiatives.

4.    Drive resolution of material-related quality issues, non-conformities, supplier complaints, and manufacturing deviations through root cause analysis and CAPA implementation.

5.    Collaborate with SQM, Procurement, R&I, Regulatory Affairs, Ind Operations, and external suppliers to ensure successful project implementation.

6.    Contribute to development and continuous improvement of material management systems, standards, and best practices.

7.    Establish and maintain material specifications, risk assessments, approval documentation, and supplier quality records.

Competency Requirements 

Functional competencies:

1.    Expertise in raw materials, packaging materials, supplier quality management, and risk assessment (FMEA).

2.    Supplier audit and qualification experience, and application to inhouse/3rd co-packer.

3.    Root Cause Analysis, CAPA, and problem-solving methodologies.

4.    Understanding of material specifications, validation, and change management processes.

5.    Project management and cross-functional collaboration capability.

6.    Demonstrated ability to influence suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Additional:

1.Strong knowledge of Food Safety and Quality Management Systems.

2.Good understanding of GMP, HACCP, FSSC22000, ISO9001, and related quality standards.

Leadership competencies:

1.Technical leadership and subject matter expertise (SME).

2.Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

3.Ability to work independently and make risk-based suggestion/decisions.

4.Results-oriented mindset with strong accountability.

5.Continuous improvement and change management capability.

Position requirement / Critical experience

1.Bachelor's Degree or above in Food Science, Food Technology, Chemistry, Packaging Science, or related disciplines.

2.Minimum 5 years of experience in Quality, Raw Material/Packaging Material Management, Supplier QFS management, or related functions within FMCG, Food, Dairy, beverage industries.

3.Solid experience in supplier qualification, audits, and material approval processes. Strong understanding of quality risk management (FMEA) and food safety requirements.

4.Experience supporting innovation, sourcing, renovation, or productivity projects.

5.Strong analytical, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.

6.Good English communication skills.

7.Ability to travel for suppliers and projects support.