Contract until December 2025 (Covering Maternity)

Responsibilities:

• Update and maintain detailed product specifications to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements, customer expectations, and internal standards.

• Ensure all product specifications are supported by validated claims such as nutritional, health, provenance, allergen claims, RSPO, etc.

• Manage internal specification databases to ensure all information is accurate, current, and accessible to relevant stakeholders.

• Validate product labels to ensure they accurately reflect specifications and comply with labelling regulations and legal requirements, working alongside the warehouse team to ensure proper implementation and adherence.

• Ensure all product information complies with current food safety standards, labelling regulations, and legal requirements.

• Monitor food safety alerts, conduct horizon scanning, and take necessary corrective actions.

• Stay informed on changes in food legislation and proactively adjust specifications and processes to maintain compliance.

• Support internal and external audits by ensuring product information and documentation are audit-ready and compliant.

• Flag audit requirements and concerns to the Technical & Quality Manager, ensuring supplier compliance.

• Liaise with suppliers to obtain accurate product information, certifications, and compliance documentation.

• Approve new suppliers, maintain supplier risk assessments, and manage supplier-related documents and lab results.

• Provide technical support to customers regarding product specifications, allergens, and compliance issues