NUTRITIONIST

The overall purpose of this role is to optimize all animal feed formulations (poultry, Ruminants, swine, rabbits, horse, monkey and lab animals) as well as monitor Kenchic Formulations on monthly basis and/or as often as need arises to deliver quality, good formula margins and on-time resolution of nutrition related complaints for Unga that will also maintain Unga reputation through good quality which translates to good performance of the respective animals fed on our products, and that are competitive to maintain our Market share throughout East Africa. The role also involves innovative development of new products based on the resulting gaps in the market, as well as conducting trials that analyses the cost of production against the commodity prices while using our products. The role also revolves around technical capacity building of sales team on swine and rabbits that will help in exploitation of the market increasing revenue for Unga.Leveraging the latest information and emerging technologies to keep Unga ahead and competitive in the market.PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES AND KEY RESULTS:Nakuru & Nairobi Plant Feed formulations• Timely & quality optimization of all animal feed formulations (poultry, Ruminants, Swine, Rabbits, Horses, Monkeys, lab animals etc) • Monitoring of Kenchic Formulations• Regular/ Standby least cost reformulations on need basis • Hold raw material planning meeting on the 3rd Tuesday of every month from 7:30 to 8:00 am to plan for the following month’s formulations with the procurement team, plant managers, Business development manager and Farm care business controller.• Get raw material prices from Procurement for...