ESSENTIAL 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 RELATIONSHIPS

Report to Director of Applied Research & Color Development

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/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 system

Strong written and oral communication skills including meeting with customers and presentations to

Strong project management skills

Experience communicating and collaborating with suppliers

Strong information seeking-skills and a drive to make things happen

Ability to work under pressure and to set priorities

Self-starter attitude and the ability to be a team player within a fast-paced team

Knowledge of formulation, manufacturing processes, and all cosmetic regulations

Ability to travel up to 10% of the time