Nutritionist Poultry

Royal De Heus is an internationally operating company, founded in 1911, active in high-quality animal feed. Due to our success and expansion we are one of the top 10 animal feed suppliers in the world. The Global Nutrition department works for Business Units worldwide, and covers Formulations, Species Specific Support, R&D and QA/QC. Within Formulations we would like to welcome an ambitious Nutritionist with focus on poultry.

POSITION

As a nutritionist you will be part of team Asia within the Formulations department. Based on your knowledge and experiences, you are the expert within the team regarding poultry nutrition. You will work on formulations, as well as on projects like raw material evaluation, implementation of new concepts and innovations. Next to this you will be a link between formulations and the Nutrition & Support team.

You are sparring partner for local and global product managers who are responsible for the feed assortment in their markets. You understand their commercial situation, and you are able to bring added value to the product and concept portfolio by delivering valuable input based on your knowledge of animal husbandry, animal physiology, raw materials and feed technology.

You will visit Asian Business Units (expected travel is about 10% of your time) to maintain close contact regarding operational and quality related issues.

PROFILE

You have a MSc degree in Animal Nutrition and some years of relevant experience in formulation and/or nutrition. Furthermore, you are proactive, analytical and really enthusiastic about working in the poultry related feed business.

Having experience in working with people from various backgrounds and different cultures has a preference. You bring critical mass to the team. In terms of communication we need openness, a connector to other departments and someone who can provide feedback towards the team. With your persuasive and pragmatic qualities, you are successful in your job. You have a problem-solving attitude with a result oriented way of working. Good knowledge of the Dutch culture is a plus.

OFFER

Royal De Heus believes that employees really make the difference and power the progress of our fast growing, highly ambitious organization. That is the reason we invest in developing your talents and promote continuous learning. You will get offered a contract of 32 – 40 hours, in an informal culture that offers trust, short lines and fast decision-making. An environment with plenty of room for entrepreneurship and own initiatives.

INTERESTED?

Would you like to know more about this position please feel free to contact Julius Kuipers, Group Director Formulations, at +31 621 58 14 96.

If you want to know more about the recruitment process please contact Lucas Ligtenberg, Manager Talent Acquisition, at +31 627 04 07 11.

An assessment will be part of this recruitment procedure.

Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated