About this opportunity
Symrise AG lists this Regional Lead Pet Nutrition (Remote) opportunity in springfield, Missouri. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Symrise is a global supplier of fragrances and flavors, cosmetic active ingredients as well as functional ingredients. Its customers include perfume, cosmetics, food and beverage manufacturers, the pharmaceutical industry and producers of dietary supplements and pet food.
With sales of around €4.9 billion in the 2025 financial year, the company is one of the world's leading providers. The Group, headquartered in Holzminden, Germany, has more than 100 locations in Europe, Africa and the Middle East, Asia, the USA and Latin America.
Together with its customers, Symrise develops new ideas and market-ready concepts for products that form an indispensable part of everyday life. Economic success and corporate responsibility are inextricably linked.
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Your role
The regional Lead of Pet Nutrition business will be responsible for :
Operational Leadership
1. 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
2. Health, Safety & Compliance
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
3. Supply Chain & Procurement Management
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
4. S&OP & Cross‑functional Coordination
Collaborate closely with operations, sales, and planning teams
Support portfolio decisions, volume planning, and demand‑supply balancing
Contribute to site sustainability and capacity optimization
5. Business Development & Customer Insight
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
6. Product & Portfolio Management
Analyze market trends, competitive dynamics, and customer expectations
Strengthen product positioning and value proposition
Support segmentation strategies and portfolio optimization
7. Technical Nutrition Expertise
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
8. Commercial Enablement
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
9. Continuous Improvement & Project Management
Lead and structure improvement initiatives across the organization
Prioritize actions and ensure disciplined execution
Deliver measurable results through pragmatic and focused project management
10. Change Management & Collaboration
Lead organizational adjustments in a dynamic environment
Foster alignment across regional and global stakeholders
Promote a collaborative, cross‑functional way of working
Master's degree in management industrial or business development
Experience 5 to 10 years in a multicultural international in food / pet food industry
Knowledge of Nutrition business would be a plus
Become part of our open and transparent culture. It will give you the 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.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
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Worksite address
springfield, MO, 65897, US
Who can apply
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