Innovation Specialist

Şirket: Congo Brands
İş türü: Full-time

Our CompanyCongo Brands is at the epicenter of where consumer demand meets product development. Through brand partnerships with lead influencers, we are afforded an inside look at what consumers truly desire. Congo Brands is a health and wellness brand that sells supplements, fitness snacks, hydration drinks, energy drinks, and more through e-commerce and retail partnerships. Congo Brands houses some of the world’s most noted brands including Alani Nu, Prime Hydration, and 3D Energy. Congo Brands is on pace to become one of the world’s most noted consumer product companies, with revenue growth increasing exponentially year over year. Congo Brand’s goal is to be the go-to ‘Better for You Brand’ for everything from ready-to-drink beverages, snacks, supplements and more.
The Role:The Innovation Specialist will support our expansion in the Beverage, Nutrition, and Personal Care products. In this role you will apply your experience to aid in collaborations with manufacturers, regulators, suppliers, and testing laboratories.
This role is on-site at our Louisville, KY headquarters.
Key Responsibilities:
Be a key technical contributor in the development of new or existing products under the Congo Brands portfolio: Alani Nu, Prime Hydration, 3D Energy, and more!
Daily coordination outgoing sample deliveries, receipt of daily sample shipments, and organization of Innovation/Packaging storerooms accordingly
Conduct internal product sampling/sensory testing panels multiple times a week
Communicate with outside vendors regarding Innovation sample feedback and project priorities
Actively participate in meetings with internal development teams, third party contract manufacturers/formulation labs and flavor/fragrance houses
Implement, and maintain quality, safety, and efficacy standards for all products
Execute vendor qualification criteria 
Work closely with Product Development, Regulatory Affairs and Marketing and Regulatory Affairs leadership to support marketing initiatives and brand assets
Other duties as required
 
Key Skills and Experience Preferred:
Education: BS of Food Science, Chemistry or related fields
4-5 years in Laboratory or CPG Innovation background preferred
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
Ability to thrive in team-oriented collaborative environment.
Has a demonstrated passion that align with the core values of Congo Brands. 
Experience with NetSuite a plus
Benefits & Perks:
Competitive Salary
Health/Vision/Dental Benefits
15 days of PTO + 8 paid holidays
6 weeks paid parental leave
401(k) plan with employer match
Monthly cell phone stipend
AND SO MUCH MORE!
 
#PRIME
 
Congo Brands, LLC. Is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, or any other classification protected by Federal, state, or local law

PrintSuistimali rapor et

Apply for this job