Meat Quality and Traceability Specialist in München bei MSD

For the support of our EURAM-Commercial team in Munich we are currently searching for a motivated and technical experienced Meat Quality and Traceability Specialist (m/w/d), permanent and full-time.

The Meat Quality and Traceability Specialist (m/w/d) is responsible for supporting and developing our current customers programs and services plus the detailed implementation of newly introduced customer projects.

This involves working with our customers; farming organizations, industry bodies, abattoirs, food processing facilities, and retailers. It also requires regular communication with our commercial, laboratory operations and data analytics team. It is a dynamic role requiring excellent organizational and interpersonal skills and attention to detail.

Our Veterinary team use their scientific background to provide technical expertise and education to our customers, sales and marketing teams. With a deep knowledge of pharmacology and animal health we engage scientific exchange with external experts and industry leaders ensuring the scientific value of our animal health portfolio is understood.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Manage the day-to-day technical activities involved in maintaining DNA TraceBack current programs /services and be the key player in the operational set up/delivery of new projects/services
• Ensure new projects/services are delivered to the agreed/expected standard and timescales, reporting on progress
• Develop excellent working relationships with customer/supply chain stakeholders
• Ensure troubleshooting and training requirements at customer/supply chain level are met
• Co-ordinate with the Data Labs operational teams to ensure program deliverables and expectations are met on a timely basis and act as liaison between the operational teams and the program/project stakeholders in the supply chain
• Ensure projects/services are delivered within the Quality Assurance framework
• Work with the Commercial team on the direction of the strategy for the company’s products and services in the region and apply a commercial mindset
• Communicate and discuss with the Commercial team identified commercial opportunities within existing and new customers within the region.
• Provide and evaluate results trend analyses for existing programs / services and provide an action plan
• Provide regular progress reports to the Business Operations Lead and/or other internal stakeholders

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Required Competencies:

• A minimum of 2 years working experience in animal protein industry (e.g. retail, food service, processing) is essential
• Experience in other food related or livestock industries, animal genetics are a strong plus
• A Bachelor´s degree in Biological Science, Food/Animal Science, Agricultural Science or an equivalent discipline is essential, a Master´s degree would be a plus
• Working experience with food traceability systems and with Quality Assurance systems are essential
• Working experience in managing projects are desirable
• You are strong and fluent in English and German - verbally and written
• You are a proficient user of MS Office
• You have a full and clean driving license
• You are aware of the frequent travel requirements to client sites within Europe (Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Poland, France and Ireland)

Skill set:

• You have excellent persuasive / influencing and collaborative skills
• You are a Team-Player and have excellent communication skills
• You are a problem solver and can handle crisis situations in an efficient manner
• You can think innovative, creative and out of the box
• You have a high commercial awareness

Our Animal Health Division is a trusted global leader in veterinary medicine, dedicated to preserving and improving health, well-being, and performance of animals and the people who care for them. We are a global team of professionals working together to make a positive difference in animal care and the world’s food supply and have a deep sense of responsibility towards our customers, consumers, animals, society, and our planet.

Through our commitment to The Science of Healthier Animals®, we offer veterinarians, farmers, pet owners and governments one of the widest ranges of veterinary pharmaceuticals, vaccines and health management solutions and services as well as an extensive suite of digitally connected identification, traceability and monitoring products. We invest in dynamic and comprehensive R&D resources and a modern, global supply chain. We are present in more than 50 countries, while our products are available in some 150 markets.

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, tale