Material & Recipe Management Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New Jersey.

📋 Description

• Oversee factory-level Material & Recipe Management functions

• Administer the lifecycles of recipes, ingredients, and specifications within SAP

• Track product compliance performance and KPIs, initiate corrective actions, and assist in meeting global compliance objectives

• Implement Compliance by Design activities for innovation, renovation, and ongoing business maintenance projects

• Conduct formulation development, recipe validation, technical acceptance, and creation of CAT specifications

• Review and update recipes based on trials and commercialization efforts

• Assess product performance and apply formulation updates as necessary

• Develop and maintain site-specific recipes, Bills of Material (BOMs), processing loss profiles, stability loss profiles, and raw material specifications

• Ensure raw material and product specifications are precise, up-to-date, and validated through qualification, testing, and supplier data

• Act as the factory's subject matter expert regarding recipe, ingredient, and product compliance

• Offer expertise on regulatory, nutritional, safety, and quality standards

• Assist in the implementation and continuous enhancement of MRM systems, tools, and processes

• Facilitate effective product scale-up, transfers, and lifecycle management

• Train and assist cross-functional teams on Formula1, SAP RM, CAT, DevEx, and related recipe management methodologies

• Collaborate with Global MRM, Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Operations, CTAG, and other stakeholders on continuous improvement and harmonization initiatives

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Chemistry, Nutrition, or a related field

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in a regulated industry such as food, pharmaceuticals, infant nutrition, supplements, or pet food

• Preferred experience in product development, formulation, recipe management, or technical compliance

• Familiarity with FDA food and/or drug regulations

• Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS)

• Awareness of HACCP

• Insight into relevant food safety and quality regulations

• Comprehension of ingredient and product development, formulation, and food manufacturing processes

• Preferred cross-functional and cross-market experience

• Proficient in SAP, formulation and specification management systems, and Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

• Strong analytical abilities to interpret technical data and execute appropriate actions

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Keen attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy and right-first-time execution

• Capability to work independently while fostering collaborative relationships across functions

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills

• Ability to influence stakeholders and build consensus among teams

• Solid business acumen and awareness of commercial implications

• This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship

🏝️ Benefits

• Performance-based incentives

• 401k with company match

• Healthcare coverage

• A wide array of additional benefits

• Dynamic career paths

• Opportunities for professional development

• Chances to learn from skilled colleagues worldwide

• Benefits that support physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing

• Special accommodations during the recruitment process