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 Regulatory Scientist for our Regulatory team located in Naas. This is a 12‑month fixed‑term contract.
As a member of a very busy team, the person will ensure all our Business to Business and Business to Consumer labels across all Europe & UK sites are compliant with relevant regulations. They will design Loftware label templates and support sites/businesses with any label queries. The person will also be responsible for assessing and assigning tariff codes for our finished products and raw materials. This individual will have experience working and interpreting food labelling and tariff legislation. Knowledge of packaging legislation would also be a distinct advantage.
Previous experience as a Subject Matter Expert, thought leader and participation at trade associations in their respective area of subject matter expertise would also be advantageous. The role is based in Naas with the possibility of hybrid working.
Key responsibilities
Reviewing and approval of Food product labelling Business to Business or Business to Consumer.
Creating label templates design on Loftware.
Assigning and assessing tariff codes for raw materials and finished products.
Advising on regulatory trends and issues impacting the industry and Kerry business.
Developing effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders/customers.
Managing projects related to implementation of regulation updates.
Liaising closely with other internal departments.
Remaining aware of all health and safety issues relevant to the job.
Contributing to overall department Key Performance Indicators.
Remaining fully flexible to meet business requirements.
Qualifications and skills
Degree in food science, chemistry, or related discipline.
Computer literate with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Experience in SAP, Optiva and Loftware systems an advantage.
Knowledge of food legislation in one or more of the following areas: labelling, tariffs, packaging.
Fluency in English.
Scientist 1‑3 years experience of key areas outlined.
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.
Good project management skills.
Please note we do not accept CVs or candidate profiles from recruitment agencies where terms of business have not been signed. Additionally, we will not consider or agree to payment of any recruiter fee under these circumstances. This also applies to CVs or candidate profiles sent directly to any Kerry Hiring Managers. In the event that speculative CVs or candidate profiles are submitted by recruitment agencies, we reserve the right to contact these candidates directly and consider them for current or future vacancies without any financial obligation to the recruitment agency.
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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