EUROPEAN FOOD INGREDIENTS GROUP


Our client is a leading dairy processor and nutritional food ingredients group that supplies vitamins and mineral pre-mixes and dairy specialities to companies in the manufacture of infant formula, beverage, sports and clinical nutrition and functional foods.  In view of their rapid expansion in the Asia Pacific, they seek a dynamic, results-oriented and high calibre professional for:

Lactose Commercial Director,
Asia Pacific
(Base:  Singapore or Shanghai)

Reporting to the Regional Director, you will be responsible for developing the company’s overall Lactose strategy and maximising their returns for lactose through defining best allocation principles across geographies and sectors, managing customer and market expectations on price and identifying new opportunities for increased product stream.  This includes monitoring the markets closely as well as developing and supporting key customer relationships while identifying short-term opportunities and maintaining market balance.  He/She will:

  • Manage the Lactose supply from the US Operations, including any expansions.
  • Maximise returns on Lactose in co-ordination with the overall nutritionals’ strategy..
  • Gather, analyse and present marketing intelligence on global Lactose trends (competitors, supply, price etc).
  • Negotiate regional Lactose contracts.
  • Represent the company on relevant trade organisations associated with Lactose.
Candidates should possess a University Degree, preferably business or marketing related and have at least ten years of working experience, including five years in global management of fast moving commodity ingredients, preferably in the Dairy industry.  Strong business building experience and working in growth markets in the AsiaPac would be a definite plus.  To be successful in this position, you must possess good commercial knowledge in economics, business planning, negotiation, pricing dynamics, and business acumen. You should possess excellent communication and presentation skills, including ability to building rapport with trade organisations and customers. Fluency in English is essential while knowledge of other Asian languages would be an advantage. 

Qualified candidates are invited to send us comprehensive resumes before January 23, preferably by E-mail to agnes@tiro.com.sg and copy to apply@tiro.com.sg, including current remuneration package, a photograph and contact numbers, quoting our reference number 2173.  All applications, will be treated with strict confidence.