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Middletown, Nj, Us

Middletown, Nj, Us

● Managing domestic and international supplier onboarding and ongoing compliance for all AAK USA facilities. Encompassing a wide range of products from vegetable oils to primary packaging, across Sourcing & Trading and Procurement departments.● Facilitating complex negotiations with suppliers, including major competitors, to secure essential quality documentation and agreements. Ensuring our products meet rigorous and comprehensive regulatory, food safety, quality, and company standards. ● Collaborating closely with QA managers and Regulatory Specialist for risk assessments and audits. Leveraging my detailed knowledge from supplier interactions and profile reviews to ensure thorough evaluations of manufacturing facilities and products.● Spearheading the integration of a global and comprehensive supplier and product information management system (ARCUS), a strategic initiative led by our Global QA and Global Procurement team, to enhance regulatory, food safety, quality, and company compliance.● Under the guidance of the Vice President of Sourcing and Trading, ensure seamless supplier compliance processes with internal teams. In addition, support broader compliance initiatives such as Sustainability and Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT), enhancing our company's commitment to regulatory compliance and ethical practices.● Played a key role in the adoption and implementation of the Arcus system in the U.S., training teams, and driving the project towards its milestones, demonstrating significant progress in its inaugural years. Leading to FDA’s recognition of our approach to supplier and product compliance.

Hazlet, New Jersey, United States

● Conducted analytical testing on raw materials such as GC, GC/MS, density, color, refractive index, and polyiff-extraction to ensure product compliance with company and customer quality standards.● Analyzed test results and data to identify and investigate out-of-specification (OOS) samples and those with customer complaints. Executed management's prescribed actions for product disposition and determined the acceptance or rejection of OOS samples based on analytical findings.● Executed preventive maintenance and troubleshooting for laboratory equipment, significantly reducing downtime and maintaining high accuracy in test results.● Managed comprehensive data recording and documentation within SAP and other laboratory software for transparency, traceability, and quality assurance.● Collaborated with cross-functional teams such as Customer Service, Sales, READI Team, Production, Quality Assurance, and International IFF facilities to expedite sample analysis, request samples/targets, and resolve technical challenges.● Other assigned tasks include training in sensory evaluation, GC, and GC/MS maintenance.

Middlesex, New Jersey, United States

● Mastered the preparation and mixing of raw and organic materials to produce high-quality fragrance oils, adhering to strict measurement standards for precise formulations and contributing to product innovation and customer satisfaction.● Managed inventory of raw materials and maintained laboratory supplies using Mar-Kov CMS, an inventory management system, which contributed to supporting efficient production workflows.● Implemented cGMP practices to maintain lab integrity and product safety, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and standards.● Assisted in other assigned tasks such as resolving product fallout and haziness issues through detailed investigation. Enhancing product quality and consistency while reducing customer complaints.

Bachelor'S Degree, Nutrition Sciences, Graduate

Activities and Societies: Course work includes Organic Chemistry, Advanced Nutrition I: Macronutrients & II: Micronutrients, Systems.

Associate'S Degree, Science, Graduate

Activities and Societies: Course work includes General Biology I & II, Microbiology, General Chemistry I & II, Pre-Calculus I & II.