WORKING AT INVE AQUACULTURE
THE HUMAN SIDE OF ‘CARE FOR GROWTH’
THE HUMAN SIDE OF ‘CARE FOR GROWTH’
INVE Aquaculture’s strength comes from the passion and expertise of our people. This is why we strive to create an environment where learning is ongoing, initiative is encouraged and creativity flourishes. Just like we care about our customers’ success, we also care about the growth in our people.
We believe in nurturing them with intelligent career plans, exciting challenges and appealing rewards. We create a working environment that motivates and inspires, and we aim to be best-in-class with respect to health, safety and environment policies.
We want to persuade our people to look beyond their own horizons and to give the very best of themselves in support of our philosophy. These efforts are supported on group level by Benchmark’s vision on creating a rewarding working environment.
Based on these values, our people all around the world find themselves working in impassioned teams, thriving on autonomy within a solid organizational structure. Their efforts are supported with opportunities for lifelong learning and development, clear recognition for everyone’s role and attractive rewards for a job well done.
Careers
To further expand our team, we are currently looking for:
- Aquaculture Research (Artemia)
AQUACULTURE RESEARCHER – ARTEMIA (Based in Belgium)
JOB PURPOSE
• As R&D engineer, you are a researcher & scientist who creates new products
• In this position you will support research projects in aquaculture nutrition (Artemia & live feeds) in order to translate technical and commercial needs in the market into solutions, new products or improvement of existingKEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Be an active member of the R&D team of the Innovations Department
• Invent, develop & test new products from R&D concept to a R&D release. The preparation of the scientific and technical documentation are part of your responsibilities.
• Design and follow up lab trials and experimental productions
• Responsible for the production of experimental products related to Artemia & live feeds
• Assist in executing research projects on Artemia at our own test facilities or in collaboration with external partners/scientific institutes
• Analyze data & report results
• Study the feasibility and cost of a R&D project to develop new products or improve existing products
• Study relevant publications and scientific papers and follow closely the continuously evolving technological methods
• Invent new concepts & formulate them into new products/improved products
• Develop new products or improve current product line in the lab and experimental production sites
• Discuss & prepare & submit new hypothesis
• Plan work related to R&D activities
• Report test results & analyze data
• Prepare R&D report & Report monthly activities during R&D meeting
• Prepare R&D release
• Work with external partners & collaborate with scientific groups
• Perform and communicate literature research within the R&D group, and turn it into argumentation files for existing and new products
• Share knowledge & get training in hatcheries/farms (includes travelling to other countries)
• Collaborate & exchange information with project Team
• Collaborate & exchange information with Operations (QC, factory)
• Collaborate & exchange information with Product Portfolio Manager for ArtemiaQUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• Master degree (MSc) in one of the following fields: Bioscience Engineering, (Aquaculture) Nutrition, Biology, Applied animal husbandry, Zoology, Biotechnology, Veterinary Sciences
• Knowledge on Artemia & aquaculture practices of fish and shrimp (farm)
• Hands on knowledge (Artemia, laboratory, technologies)
• Knowledge on Artemia & technologies
• Larval fish & shrimp nutrition
• Chemistry, Biochemistry, applied sciencePERSONAL ATTRIBUTES/CHARACTERISTICS
• Scientific mind: critical thinking, problem solving, analytical
• Team player & hands-on work
• Experimental design of animal trials
• Laboratory skills
• Good communication and multitasking abilities
• Motivated, accurate, creative, flexible, reliable
• Innovative mindset
• Able to work in a multicultural environment
• Able to travel to other countries
• Full English communication skills
• MS Office (Power Point, Excel, Word) and other relevant
computer software skillsINTERESTED?
We offer a challenging job in a dynamic sector and growing company with a compatible salary package in-line with your experience. If you want to apply for this job, then please forward your CV and motivation letter to Mr. Marc De Feyter, HR Director at hrm@inveaquaculture.com - Account Manager for Oceania, Far East & South East Asia
ACCOUNT MANAGER FOR OCEANIA, FAR EAST & SOUTH EAST ASIA (Preferably located in Taiwan or Malaysia).
JOB PURPOSE
• To take responsibility for the sale of INVE Aquaculture products and services to a specific group of customers that
is active in the allocated area (FEA/SEA/OCE) in order to expand market share.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Assist the Area Manager (AM) in implementing the sales strategy in the allocated area
• Support the commercial development of the INVE Aquaculture and Benchmark business in the allocated area and expand sales of the product portfolio
• Support the distribution network
• Provide after sales service for established customers
• Follow up and report market trends and competitors information
• Coordinate and tackle with sales engineers, technical support and Area Manager specific technical questions arising from customers or distributors
• Support forecasting of the Area Manager
• Maintain and further build on the commercial contacts with customers portfolio to ensure that set turnover/budget is realized
• Conclude contracts
• Elaborate and draw up quotations (PFI) in consultation with Area Manager
• Remain well informed and updated about market and customer evolution and developments in the allocated area.QUALIFICATIONS AND
EXPERIENCE
• Min 5-10 years experience in the aquaculture industry in sales and/or technical field
• Min Bachelor degree or similar in Aquaculture or related fieldPERSONAL ATTRIBUTES/
CHARACTERISTICS
• Very good English (verbal and written) skills
• Basic knowledge of MS Office, especially Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Service minded
• Target focused
• Flexible
• Self-starter who has great ability to work as a team member
• Show interest in technical development
• Willing to travel intensively in the allocated area
• Min Bachelor degree or similar in Aquaculture or related fieldINTERESTED?
We offer a challenging job in a dynamic sector and growing company with a compatible salary package in-line with your experience. If you want to apply for this job, then please forward your CV and motivation letter to Mr. Marc De Feyter, HR Director at hrm@inveaquaculture.com - Financial Analyst
FINANCIAL ANALYST (Belgium, Dendermonde)
JOB PURPOSE
• To carry out analyses of the business figures and financial data for financial and general management.
• Being a full member of the Accounting & Controlling team of Benchmark’s Advanced Nutrition division.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Administrative support to the department (datagathering, consolidation and analysis – 3 Years Plan/Budget/Forecast).
• Preparation of cost centre / department reports for the Management Team.
• Support new internal & external reporting requirements (Advanced Animal Nutrition Division, Benchmark Group…) and monitor project milestones (growth pillar projects, R&D projects…).
• Analysis and review of actuals versus budget and versus prior year.
• Ensure the quality and consistency of data and reporting amongst the various entities of the Group.
• Support the business controller to harmonize and run common analysis (Pricing, RM cost evolution…).
• Guide cost analysis process by establishing and enforcing policies and procedures; recommend actions.
• Participate in ad-hoc finance projects.QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• Master degree, by preference in Economics.
• At least three to five years of relevant experience in financial advisory.PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES/CHARACTERISTICS
• Strong analytical skills.
• Comfortable with numbers.
• Champion in Excel (excellent working knowledge and comfortable with complex Excel models) and good knowledge of other MS Office applications.
• Experience with SAP is a must.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Very well organized in order to multi-task and meet priorities.
• Respect deadlines.
• Stress resistant.
• Fluent written/verbal communication skills in English and Dutch.
• Curious and digital minded.
• Take a great interest in and have the ability to work in an international and intercultural environment.INTERESTED?
We offer a challenging job in a dynamic sector and growing company with a compatible salary package in-line with your experience. If you want to apply for this job, then please forward your CV and motivation letter to Mr. Marc De Feyter, HR Director at hrm@inveaquaculture.com - REGULATORY AFFAIRS MANAGER
REGULATORY AFFAIRS MANAGER (Based in Belgium)
JOB PURPOSE
The Regulatory Affairs Manager is responsible for leading the Regulatory Affairs team and its main activities:
• ensuring products are conform regulations of the country of manufacturing and of the countries where taken to market and consumed
• Ensuring the effective and efficient registration of new and revised products
• Providing the business with regulatory intelligence and strategic advice in key regulatory environmentsKEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Organisation of the department
• Build a solid team of regulatory experts and encourage the collaboration amongst the team members
• Coach the team members towards achieving their individual goals and coordinate knowledge transfer
• Develop and manage the budget of the Regulatory Department
• Supervise compliancy with the policy lines and procedures and intervene when necessary as to realise the department’s objectives
• Maintain contacts with other departments within the Division and the Group to ensure efficiency through collaboration
• Create a culture of responsibility and ownership and continued improvement of quality, effectiveness and efficiency
• Coordinate the establishment of regulatory workflows and documentation management
• Coordinate monthly reporting on key projects and related timelines.Regulatory affairs in product development and product support
• Develop and implement processes in order to obtain the required regulatory approvals for products and services
• Implement the Regulatory team’s functions in the field of product development as to ensure product compliancy in the concerned countries/ regions
• Coordinate the building of registration dossiers for products in the various portfolios
• Steer the registration of products in local markets
• Coordinate the timely renewal of required product licenses
• Coordinate the process for advising the concerned Product Portfolio Manager on the need for revising elements of existing products (formula, specifications, labelling) in light of regulatory developments
• Arrange that the Regulatory Department members act as qualified points for answering enquiries regarding product regulatory/compliancy issues by internal stakeholders
• Steer the issuing of various types of product compliance declarations
• Maintain good contacts with the involved authorities and opinion makers on an international level in order to anticipate changes or developments and trends within the regulatory field.QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• A Master’s or PhD degree in a scientific field
• Profound experience in leading experts and knowledge workers
• At least 10 years of experience in an international regulatory environment, preferably in the animal feed, animal health or aquaculture industries
• Experience in dealing with consultants in the regulatory domain on all continents
• Excellent knowledge of the European, FDA and/or USDA registration routes
• Profound experience on methods and tools for collecting and staying updated on local/regional product regulatory information
• Understanding of product development processes, project management, requirements related to food safety standards and aquaculture farm assurance programs, and on related compliance declarations
• Profound knowledge of MS OfficePERSONAL ATTRIBUTES/CHARACTERISTICS
• Team player with strong communication skills and a proven ability to build consensus among cross-functional stakeholders
• Excellent at engaging with colleagues, strong motivational skills
• Dynamic personality, open-minded and considerate for cultural differences
• Able to communicate and collaborate effectively with senior management and across multidisciplinary teams
• Excellent presentation skills and experience in project-based reporting
• Positive and passionate, intrinsically motivated
• Adaptible to deal with fast-paced, rapidly changing situations
• Able to respond effectively to pressure and stress
• Strong degree of tenacity
• Solid organizational and time-management skills, able to work independently
• Willing to oversee beyond own content expertise
• Mastering critical thinking and strong problem solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.INTERESTED?
We offer a challenging job in a dynamic sector and growing company with a compatible salary package in-line with your experience. If you want to apply for this job, then please forward your CV and motivation letter to Mr. Marc De Feyter, HR Director at hrm@inveaquaculture.com