R&D SPECIALIST

Pladis

Yildiz Holding, one of the largest and fast growing groups of Turkey, is looking for a R&D Specialist in pladis at Ulker Cikolata San. A.S. A brief job description of the position and preferred qualifications for the suitable candidates are defined below;    

• Bachelor's degree from a related field
• BS/MS degree in Food or Chemical Engineering program                                                                               
• Excellent verbal and written skills in English                                                                                    
• Experience in R&D department, preferably in food companies is prefered like chocolate, cake and biscuit)
• Good knowledge of MS office programs, preferably good knowledge of SAP
• Understanding needs of the market & customer                                                                                      
• A profile with high business drive and sense of ownership for the business                                                        
• A clear strategic mindset that turns consumer understanding and market                                                            
• Research findings into short or long-term strategy and actions                                                                    
• Good project management skills to deliver projects on time and at good quality                                                    
• Good Interpersonal skills                                                                                                          
• Willing to live in İstanbul                                                                                                       
• Suitable for mobile work                                                                                                           
• No obligation for military service (for male candidates)

İŞ TANIMI

• Studying formulation of new and existing products to develop affordable,profitable, healthy, safe and delicious products 
• Developing products bringing target financials
• Chooses correct ingredients at the correct price, at the targeted quality and safety                                              
• Checks group specifications and apply the best practices and research continuously
• Identification and research of new product needs in the market
• Management of R&D Project Prosess
• Develop products inline with regulations & global recommendations
• Determination of process and raw material standards of new products
• Ensuring the cost and quality optimization of manufactured products
• Following up innovations and improvements in industry and making required analysis to support R&D activities.