Rd & a Graduate

**Requisition ID** 51306
**Position Type** Student/ Intern
**Recruiter **#LI-TS1
**Posting Type** LI

**About Kerry**:

- Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

**About the Role**:
The RD & A Graduate will be responsible to deliver specific task assignments and short-term projects within RD & A functions in supporting RD & A organization to achieve company goals and targets. The incumbent will have an opportunity to understand various verticals/businesses of Kerry over the 12-month period and may be rotated among multiple RD & A functions such as Bakery, Confectionary, Savory, Seasoning and Beverages to gain knowledge and expertise.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Actively engage in the development of pro-active presentations in conjunction with the business development team
- Execute effective presentation of these concepts to key customers
- Provide support in formulation and execution of product development projects and demonstrate through plant trials at customer locations
- Provide support in the formulation of ingredients for developing products like beverage fruit based or dairy based, tea and coffee and other dairy products
- Undertake specific projects as assigned which relate to the development of new products, the performance and improvement of existing ranges or other challenges considered to be beneficial to the profitability of our business

**Qualifications, Skills & Experience**:

- Matric with Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science/Technology, Chemistry or a related Applied Science (Master's Qualification will be advantageous)
- Fresh graduates are welcome to apply
- Processing technology competence is highly desirable
- Technology experience dealing with markets in South Africa are highly desirable

**Competencies**:

- Analytical with strong commercial/business acumen
- Analytical and attention to detail
- Adaptable with a willing to learn mind set
- High levels of communication and collaboration