Ingredient Specification Analyst (Remote) Ingredient Specification Analyst (Remote)

Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA•Eau Claire, WI

1d•Remote

About The Position

The CTAG (Category Technical Applications Group) Ingredient Specification Analyst ensures ingredient compliance for Nestlé VMS (Vitamins, Minerals, & Supplements) solid‑dose products by managing end‑to‑end ingredient documentation to meet internal and external requirements. This role develops and maintains accurate ingredient specifications to enable compliant manufacturing and high‑quality finished products, while ensuring data integrity and technical accuracy within SAP. The position is critical to reducing compliance risk and supporting uninterrupted production. This will be a remote based role.

Requirements

3+ years of technical experience in a regulated industry (e.g., food, pharmaceuticals, supplements, pet food, infant formula)
Advanced degree strongly preferred; comparable combination of education and relevant experience will be considered
Working knowledge of FDA food and/or drug GMPs, regulatory compliance, and food safety standards
Cross‑functional and cross‑market experience strongly preferred
Proficiency with standard business and technical systems, including SAP and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint; Visio preferred)
Knowledge of GMPs, QMS, HACCP, and applicable food safety and quality regulations (e.g., CFR Title 21)
Strong understanding of ingredient and product design, food manufacturing processes, and market/competitive dynamics
Demonstrated business acumen within a technical or regulated environment

Nice To Haves

Visio preferred

Responsibilities

Collect, review, and maintain ingredient documentation from suppliers to support VMS solid‑dose specifications and recipe management
Ensure ingredient documentation meets Nestlé internal standards and external compliance requirements
Own document storage and lifecycle management, including version control and obsolescence
Partner cross‑functionally to support documentation review and compliance processes
Identify and maintain vendor manufacturing site information, ensuring required documentation is on file and reflected in the active vendor site database
Define technical ingredient requirements for raw material specifications (RMPS), including potency, physical attributes, food safety, and usage considerations
Collaborate with global and local raw material experts to align specification requirements
Manage end‑to‑end ingredient specification requests, including opening and tracking technical assistance tickets through SAP implementation
Ensure specification accuracy, consistency, and data integrity; reject incomplete data and monitor first‑time‑right performance
Develop market requirements (MR) documentation for U.S. labeling, COA, and logistical needs
Identify ingredient harmonization opportunities using global catalogs and supplier data
Maintain purchasing specification updates and manage creation, activation, and obsolescence of raw material SAP master data
Collaborate with suppliers and cross‑functional teams on technical requirements, testing expectations, and ongoing recipe support
Drive consistency and continuous improvement across document storage, specifications, and ROH master data
Collaborate with Global MRM, Procurement, QA, Regulatory, and other stakeholders to standardize processes
Ensure documentation and data are compatible with IT platforms and enterprise search tools
Leverage digital solutions to automate repetitive activities and improve efficiency