Formulation & Application Technologist (SEA)

Key Responsibility/ Accountability:

Product Development and Customization:

• Design and develop tailored ingredient blends (e.g., hydrocolloids, modified starches, enzymes, proteins, emulsifiers, etc.) to meet specific customer needs in food applications like dairy, beverages, savoury, etc.
• Ensure product solutions align with regulatory requirements in the region.
• Responsible to conduct in-depth application study in various food categories in order to verify the performance of the blended solutions developed.

Technical Support and Problem Solving:

• Provide technical expertise to internal teams and customers on formulation challenges and application troubleshooting. 
• Work with Innovation & Development Team members across APAC Region to develop suitable prototypes to showcase the functionality of ingredient blends for client presentations. 
• Conduct root cause analysis for customer production issues and recommend practical solutions. 

Customer Collaboration and Engagement: 

• Work closely with customers and internal sales and business development team to understand their specific needs and tailor solutions accordingly. 
• Conduct technical training sessions, workshops, and product demonstrations for clients as per requirement in collaboration with local Innovation & Development team. 
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers especially customers in SEA.

Regulatory and Compliance Management: 

• Closely work with local regulatory, Innovation & Development and compliance team to ensure ingredient blends comply with local regulations in key markets (e.g., labelling, permitted additives, and standards). 
• Liaise with regulatory teams to update product specifications and certifications.    

Cross Functional Collaboration: 

• Collaborate with Innovation & Development, Business Development, Sales, Marketing, Procurement, Manufacturing and Operations teams to ensure seamless product development and commercialization. 
• Provide technical input for customer proposals, market strategies, and product launches. 
• Work closely with various suppliers in order to obtain the best solutions. 
• Proactively work with Procurement team to identify risk and explore opportunities to improve the blends profitability 
• Proactively work with Procurement team to identify new ingredient suppliers for blends.

Qualifications and Experience:

Educational Background: 

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in food science, Food Technology or Food Engineering.
• Experience: 
• 10+ years of experience in food R&D, product development, or technical service, with a focus on ingredient solutions. 
• Proven track record of developing and commercializing functional blends for food applications in the APAC/SEA region.

Technical Skills: 

• Strong knowledge of hydrocolloids, starches, emulsifiers, proteins, and fibers. 
• Handson experience with food processing equipment and pilot plant operations.  Familiarity with APAC food regulations and compliance requirements.

Soft Skills: 

• Excellent problem solving and project management skills. 
• Strong communication and presentation skills for customer interactions and internal collaboration. 
• Ability to work in a cross cultural, dynamic, and fast paced environment.

Regional Expertise:

• Understanding of diverse APAC markets, including consumer preferences, product trends, and challenges.

Preferred Attributes:

• Must have a customer centric mindset. 
• Have experience in dairy or plant-based product formulations. 
• Proficiency in sensory evaluation techniques and data analysis. 
• Familiarity with advanced tools for sales and management (Sales Force) 
• Demonstrated negotiation and influencing skills and ability to work well as part of cross functional / cultural teams. 
• A strong work ethic, flexible in approach and supportive of others. 
• Results orientated with a solutions-based approach.

Brenntag TA Team