QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant science, animal science or similar biology program
• M3/ERP experience
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Work experience in food or feed manufacturing

JOIN OUR PURPOSE - FEEDING THE FUTURE

Nutreco is a member of the SHV family, and we are committed to ‘Feeding the Future’ through sustainable and innovative practices. Nutreco has two business lines: Skretting is a leading global provider of innovative aquafeed solutions, revolutionizing aquaculture for a sustainable future. Trouw Nutrition specializes in animal nutrition and is committed to advancing livestock health and productivity through cutting-edge solutions.
Companion Animal, a Nutreco brand that is focused on advancing nourishment of the world’s pets by providing premium pet food companies with the highest-quality custom ingredient blends supported by exceptional customer care and nutrition expertise.
About The Role: Our Formulation Coordinator, a hybrid role based in Highland, Illinois, ensures that the ingredient blends produced meet the specific nutritional requirements of companion animals while also being high quality and efficient to manufacture.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Formula Management (50%): Reviews, processes, and executes formula set up and changes in ERP software, ensuring accuracy and compliance with manufacturing processes. Coordinates formula migration between different software systems in compliance with standard operating procedures.
• Record Maintenance (20%): Maintains formula documents and serves as central point of contact for formula records and documents.
• Label Creation (15%): Creates product labels following Associate of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) label guidelines.
• Cross-Functional Business Support (10%): Communicates and works cross-functionally to execute and support tasks and projects.
• Optimization and Efficiency (5%): Promotes methods for optimization and efficiency to support the Formulation team.

EXPECTATION FROM THE ROLE:

• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently
• Strong computer skills in ERP software (Infor M3 preferred), formulation software (Brill or BESTMIX preferred) and Microsoft 365
• Excellent communication skills and a willingness to think cross-functionally
• Systematic thinking and ability to follow and determine process flow