Requisition ID: 56692 
Position Type: FT Permanent 
Workplace Arrangement:   

About Kerry

 

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

About the role

 

We are looking for a Scientist for our Regulatory team located in Naas. As member of a busy team, the person will ensure all our Business to Business and Business to Consumer labels across all Europe & UK sites, are compliant to relevant Regulations. This person will design loftware labels templates and support sites/business with any labels queries. Also, the person will be responsible to assess and assign tariff codes for our finished products and raw materials. This individual will have experience working and interpreting food labelling and tariff legislation. Previous experience as a SME thought leader and participation at trade associations in their respective area of subject matter expertise would be advantageous. The role is based in Naas with possibility of hybrid working. 

Key responsibilities

 

Reviewing and approval of Food product labelling BtoB or BtoC.  Creating label templates design on Loftware.  Assigning and assessing Tariffs codes for raw materials and finished products.  Advise on regulatory trends and issues impacting the industry and the Kerry business.  Develop effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders/customers.  Support on projects related to implementation of regulation updates  Liaise closely with other internal departments.  Contributing to overall department Key Performance Indicators.  Remain fully flexible to meet business requirements  Qualifications and skills

 

Min. Degree in food science, chemistry, or related discipline  Knowledge of food legislation in one or more of the following areas: labelling, tariffs, packaging  1-3 years experience of key areas outlined.  Computer literate with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office  Experience in SAP and Optiva systems an advantage  Fluency in English, another language would be advantageous  Ability to work accurately and quickly in a fast moving environment  Ability to work on your own initiative and pay attention to detail  Good organisational skills and excellent communication skills  Self-motivated with good interpersonal skills and the ability to work well within a team  Ability to documenting and opportunity to streamline processes  Good project management skills 

Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a “starter kit,” investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.

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Posting Type: LI