Material & Recipe Management Specialist

Material & Recipe Management Specialist

At Nestl Health Science, we believe that nutrition, science, and wellness must merge, not collide. Here, we embrace the intrinsic connections of these three pillars, harnessing their collective strength to empower healthier lives. Our broad product portfolio includes renowned brands like Garden of Life, Nature's Bounty, Vital Proteins, Orgain, Nuun, BOOST, Carnation Breakfast Essentials, Peptamen, Compleat Organic Blends, and more. We also have extensive pharmaceutical expertise, offering innovative medicines that aim to prevent, manage, and treat gastrointestinal and metabolic-related diseases. At Nestl Health Science, we bring our best for better lives. Our people are challenged to bring fresh, diverse views and make bold moves to empower healthier lives through nutrition. We know brilliant ideas can come from anyone, anywhere. Here we embrace the entrepreneurial spirit and collaborate with teams that champion focused and forward thinking. We are committed to fostering professional growth and celebrating the achievements of our people along the way. We offer dynamic career paths, robust development, opportunities to learn from talented colleagues around the globe, and benefits that support physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. Join us to innovate for impact and reimagine the future of health and nutrition for patients and consumers.

Position Summary: The Material Recipe Management Specialist leads formulation and recipe management activities for Nestl Ready-to-Drink (RTD) products, ensuring recipes, specifications, and product data are compliant, manufacturable, and accurately maintained throughout the product lifecycle. This role supports successful product launches, regulatory compliance, product quality, and manufacturing efficiency by managing formulation data within SAP and driving the simplification and standardization of ingredients and recipes. The specialist partners closely with the Category Technical Applications Group (CTAG), Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, Manufacturing, and Global Material & Recipe Management (MRM) teams to deliver scalable, compliant products that support business growth and operational excellence.

Work Location: Remote (U.S.) with strong preference for candidates located near a Nestl manufacturing facility or business location, including Eau Claire, WI; Franklin Park, IL; Bridgewater, NJ; or other Nestl sites.

Responsibilities:

• Lead factory-level Material & Recipe Management activities, ensuring compliance with internal standards and regulatory requirements
• Manage product compliance across the lifecycle, including formulation development, recipe validation, technical acceptance, and specification creation
• Monitor compliance KPIs, commercial product compliance, and global targets; drive corrective actions for identified gaps
• Create, maintain, and continuously improve recipe, ingredient, raw material, and product specifications within SAP RM
• Develop and maintain site recipes, processing parameters, stability loss profiles, and BOM alignment
• Review product performance following trials and commercialization, implementing recipe and specification updates as needed
• Support new product launches, scale-ups, and formulation transfers through effective recipe management and system implementation
• Ensure data integrity, approval workflow compliance, and adherence to change management processes across recipe management systems
• Serve as the factory subject matter expert for recipe, ingredient, and product compliance, providing guidance on regulatory, nutritional, safety, and quality requirements
• Train and support users on Material & Recipe Management tools, including Formul@1, SAP RM, CAT, and DevEx
• Partner with the Category Technical Applications Group (CTAG), Quality, Regulatory, Operations, and Global Material & Recipe Management (MRM) teams to drive continuous improvement and business support initiatives

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Nutrition, Chemistry, or related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered
• 3+ years of experience in a regulated industry (food, pharmaceuticals, supplements, infant formula, pet food, or related)
• Knowledge of FDA regulations, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), HACCP, Quality Management Systems (QMS), and applicable food safety and quality regulations (21 CFR)
• Understanding of ingredient functionality, formulation development, and food manufacturing processes
• Experience working across cross-functional teams; cross-market experience preferred
• Experience with SAP, formulation management systems, specification management systems, and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Previous product development or formulation experience preferred

Skills:

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret technical data and make sound decisions
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborative mindset with proven ability to build partnerships across functions
• Influencing and consensus-building skills to drive alignment among stakeholders
• Strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to continuous improvement
• Business acumen with an understanding of operational and compliance impacts

The approximate pay range for this position is $75,000- $90,000 base. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as geographic location. Nestle offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefits packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at: About Us | Nestl Careers (nestlejobs.com)

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