Regional Lead Pet Nutrition (Remote)

Symrise • Springfield, MO

18h • Remote

About The Position

The regional Lead of Pet Nutrition business will be responsible for operational leadership, health, safety & compliance, supply chain & procurement management, S&OP & cross-functional coordination, business development & customer insight, product & portfolio management, technical nutrition expertise, commercial enablement, continuous improvement & project management, and change management & collaboration.

Requirements

• Master's degree in management industrial or business development
• 5 to 10 years in a multicultural international in food / pet food industry

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Nutrition business

Responsibilities

• Translate strategic priorities into clear, actionable plans across the regional nutrition platform
• Optimize resource allocation to maximize efficiency and impact
• Drive improvements in industrial performance and operational effectiveness
• Ensure full adherence to industrial safety standards and regulatory requirements
• Promote a strong safety culture across all sites
• Guarantee compliance with internal policies and external regulations
• Oversee raw material sourcing strategies to ensure continuity and flexibility, and quality of supply
• Monitor and improve cost efficiency across procurement activities
• Align origination and sourcing approaches with mid-term business needs
• Collaborate closely with operations, sales, and planning teams
• Support portfolio decisions, volume planning, and demand-supply balancing
• Contribute to site sustainability and capacity optimization
• Identify new application opportunities and growth areas within the market
• Support diversification of the customer base
• Translate customer needs and pain points into actionable, value-creating solutions
• Analyze market trends, competitive dynamics, and customer expectations
• Strengthen product positioning and value proposition
• Support segmentation strategies and portfolio optimization
• Provide expertise on nutrition applications, product functionality, and customer formulations
• Support sales teams and customers with credible and technically grounded insights
• Contribute to solution development aligned with customer requirements
• Equip sales teams with clear product knowledge and value proposition tools
• Develop and deliver training to enhance commercial effectiveness
• Support improved customer engagement and conversion rates
• Lead and structure improvement initiatives across the organization
• Prioritize actions and ensure disciplined execution
• Deliver measurable results through pragmatic and focused project management
• Lead organizational adjustments in a dynamic environment
• Foster alignment across regional and global stakeholders
• Promote a collaborative, cross-functional way of working

Benefits

• Opportunity to flourish and to develop inspiring experiences that contribute to the health and well-being of consumers in 160 countries around the world.
• Putting our employees in focus fuels our strong company growth above market rates and makes us an excellent place to develop your career.
• Come join us and embark on a fascinating journey with Symrise.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager