Product Technologist

Job Title: Product Technologist Company: Nestlé Job Category: SAP MM Roles & Responsibilities: As a Technologist in our Nutrition \& Health team, you will manage the execution of product development projects and initiatives aligned with the business roadmap. You will coordinate trials, solve technical challenges and help deliver commercially viable products that meet consumer needs. You will also serve as the Thermal Process Specialist for the market, building technical capability and connecting the business with global expertise and best practice. Reporting to the Business Applications Manager and ensuring Nestlé standards and procedures relating to quality, safety, competitiveness and profitability are maintained, other key responsibilities include but are not limited to: * Develop and introduce new products in response to marketing briefs, including feasibility studies, trial material preparation, pilot plant work, factory trials, commissioning and results evaluation. * Project\-manage product development, product introduction and cost\-optimisation initiatives through to commercialisation. * Partner with marketing, procurement, supply chain, regulatory, engineering, quality and manufacturing stakeholders. * Work closely with contract manufacturers and local and international Nestlé factories to deliver projects effectively. * Ensure product solutions are cost\-effective and aligned with manufacturing performance, food safety, quality and consumer requirements. * Execute Inter\-Market Supply and Nestrade projects in line with business plans, Nestlé policies, regulatory requirements and relevant import permits. * Develop and maintain clear manufacturing instructions and specifications for co\-packing and co\-manufacturing projects. * Identify, participate in and lead troubleshooting, product improvement, raw\-material and recipe value\-optimisation initiatives. * Act as the market’s subject\-matter expert in thermal processing, maintaining technical knowledge, networks and capability across the business. * Contribute to compliance with health, safety, environmental, food safety and quality systems, policies and procedures. * Work flexibly with factory stakeholders across different locations and time zones, with some travel required. Applicants will be required to undergo pre\-employment checks, including but not limited to health checks, prior to appointment to this role. Please note that this role may close earlier than the advertised deadline at our discretion, so we encourage early applications. You will have the chance to work with an outstanding and highly engaged team, build and grow your career with an inclusive, global FMCG leader. * Nestlé enjoys a reputation as one of the world’s largest FMCG companies and a leader in nutrition, health and wellness. Our inclusive and high\-performance culture is a testament to the great training, development, rewards and recognition we extend to every member of our 5000\-strong Oceania workforce. * Nestlé Oceania supports a culture of diversity and inclusion in all that we do. Take a look at Careers at Nestlé Australia \| Nestlé Australia (nestle.com.au) to see some of the ways we live and practice this every day in our workplace. * For more information please visit our website Nestlé Australia Home \| Nestlé Australia (nestle.com.au) or Our LinkedIn page http://www.linkedin.com/company/nestle\-s\-a\- Work Location: Rhodes, Australia Availability: Full time

Applicants must have full Australian working rights Benefits Key Skills: Procurement Salary: AUD 61500 - 106500 per yearly