R&D Technologist (temp assigment)

About the role

 

As part of the BeNeLuNo CI&TS team, you play an essential role in the development and launch of new products. You work closely together with Product Experts and Customer RDs, where you are responsible for a variety of tasks - such as searching in our standard range, following draw-offs, logging items/requests in Salesforce and Labshop, sending samples to customers, and executing low complexity NPI projects.

 

Key responsibilities include

 

• Navigate in our standard range, in order to propose the right products based on specific input
• Follow up on draw-off requests
• Logging pilot productions and application trials, providing the needed materials, aligning on  the planning, and following up on execution
• Correct logging of activities in Salesforce
• Requesting lab analyses in Labshop
• Requesting taste analyses in the lab
• Sample sending, both internally and externally
• Align with product experts and customer RDs on the next steps to be taken in a project
• Execute (low complexity) NPI projects
• Keeping a clear overview of all ongoing activities, and making sure the full team is up to date
• Be a Poweruser of our tools: Provide input on potential improvements, and try out adjustments that were done.

 

About You

 

• Experienced in Project Management
• High level of interest in technical aspects of our products
• High level of initiative, dedication and enthusiasm
• Great Communication Skills
• Creative thinker & solutions provider
• Team player
• Technical knowledge in confectionery, BAPA, Ice cream, Dairy - it’s a plus
• Technical knowledge in Chocolate & compound and fillings - it’s a plus
• Fluent Business English or Dutch is a must
• Scientific Bachelor/Master Degree in Food Science or similar
• 2-3 years of experience in the food industry
• Experience in Project Management
• Good knowledge of working tools MS Office, Salesforce, SAP, Labshop, …)