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We have a current opening for an FSQ Raw Materials Manager and are actively reviewing applications.

Ferrero is a global company that is privately owned by the Ferrero family.  The company has grown from the small Italian confectionary shop in Alba, Italy to become the third largest confectionary manufacturer in the world, producing famous market-leading brands such as Nutella®, Tic Tac®, Ferrero Rocher®, and Kinder Joy®.

With new innovations and exciting expansions plans in place, there has never been a better time to join the Ferrero Group and be extraordinary with us!

The FSQ Raw Materials Manager is responsible for ensuring Ferrero North America suppliers are in compliance with Ferrero and US FDA / CFIA requirements. This role will audit supplier manufacturing sites, assess quality and food safety documentation in support of 8 Ferrero North America manufacturing plants. This role will also conduct raw material and supplier risk assessments in conjunction with the supplier approval activity. Additional activities include working cross-functionally with R&D/Procurement to support new Innovation and lead supplier de-risking projects. In addition, the role will serve as the North America area expert in specific raw material categories to support the Ferrero plants in dealing with supplier non-conformities, out of specification materials, support trouble shooting and oversee supplier CAPA.

Schedule:

Hybrid: 3 days in Office, 2 days Remote

This role requires 35% - 40% travel in North America (mostly USA)

• Ensure that supplier documentation is complete and current in our database
• Assess the content and relevance of quality/food safety documentation from suppliers
• Manage and organize audit schedule with suppliers
• Audit raw material suppliers for Ferrero North America manufacturing plants following the Ferrero auditing standards
• Conduct raw material / supplier risk assessment and verify compliance with Ferrero standard and local regulatory standards
• Lead supplier de-risking projects together with Procurement
• Support Ferrero plants in managing supplier non-conformities and CAPA
• Work closely with and provide updates to Ferrero North America manufacturing plants, local R&D, Procurement, and central Quality team regarding raw material supplier activities

Business Experience:

• Experience in Quality in the food industry mandatory, 8 - 10 years
• Experience with raw material quality management and auditing suppliers
• Knowledge of GFSI standards mandatory, ISO 9001 a plus
• PCQI certification and lead auditor experience preferred
• Knowledge of FSMA / FSVP and raw material supplier risk assessment
• Experience in audit report writing
• This role requires 35% - 40% travel in North America (mostly USA)
• Experience with SAP, MS Office, Statistical Sampling

Education:

• Bachelor of Food Science / Food Technology, Masters preferred

Competencies:

• Able to interact professionally internally and externally in a multi-cultural environment

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure
As part of our recruitment process, Ferrero may use artificial intelligence (AI) enabled tools to assist with reviewing candidate applications. These tools are used solely to support recruiters by summarizing application information and identifying potential alignment with job requirements. AI does not independently screen out or select candidates, and it does not replace human judgment. Final decisions regarding candidate progression are always made by Ferrero recruiters and hiring managers.

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The base salary range for this position is $105,000-$168,000 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law. This range represents the anticipated salary for this position at this time.

In addition to base salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and other benefits.

Ferrero began its journey in the small town of Alba in Piedmont, Italy, in 1946. Today, it is one of the world’s largest sweet-packaged food companies, with many iconic brands sold in countries all over the world. Find out more about Ferrero at ferrero.com.

Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative, and highly rewarding.
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Ferrero is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable human rights laws. Ferrero will recruit, hire, train, and promote all persons without regard to race, creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, and gender identity), religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, or history of disability (except where physical or mental abilities are a bona fide occupational requirement and the individual is not able to perform the essential functions of the position even with reasonable accommodations), citizenship, or any other protected characteristic. 

Ferrero will accommodate the needs of applicants with disabilities throughout all stages of the selection process. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise the People & Organization (HR) Representative. Information relating to the need for accommodation and accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.