Raw Material Specialist

Company: Intercos America Inc.
Location: Congers
Posted on: August 5, 2022

Job Description:

Job DescriptionESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES

• Assist formulators and Regulatory Team in R&D with all the raw material needs.
• Upload Raw material composition in the system
• Upload all necessary documents needed for Raw Material codification
• Centralize the samples request for all chemists. The raw material specialist will be the point of contact with all suppliers.
• Help Regulatory team by contacting vendor and requesting all the documents needed. Make sure to follow up with vendors for all the requests.
• Work closely with corporate team and apply the corporate procedure
• Update and inform the lab on any discontinued raw materials, provide potential substitute to the chemists.
• Arrange suppliers' meeting with chemists of Applied research and Color Development
• Share new relevant raw material information with all chemists.
• Recommend new/replacement for raw materials
• Maintain relationship with suppliers
• Manage and attend vendor meetings.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.DEPARTMENT/REPORTING RELATIONSHIPSReport to Director of Applied Research & Color DevelopmentQUALIFICATIONSEducation/Certification:Bachelor's Degree in any related science, such as chemistry, Biology, Physics, etc.Required Knowledge: Knowledge of cosmetic raw materials and cosmetic regulations.Experience Required:2-3 years relevant work experience in the cosmetics industry as a chemist for a raw material supplier, a cosmetic manufacturer or as a regulatory specialist. Skills/Abilities:Computer, DEVEX and SAP ERP systemStrong written and oral communication skills including meeting with customers and presentations to Strong project management skillsExperience communicating and collaborating with suppliersStrong information seeking-skills and a drive to make things happenAbility to work under pressure and to set prioritiesSelf-starter attitude and the ability to be a team player within a fast-paced teamKnowledge of formulation, manufacturing processes, and all cosmetic regulationsAbility to travel up to 10% of the time

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