Junior Food Contact Consultant (SME)
Work Arrangement
Office Days per Week: 1 day
Key Skills
Job Description
Junior Food Contact Consultant (SME)
At FoodChain ID we work every day with our customers on making the food and food contact supply chain safe and transparent. For the expansion of our Packaging team, we are looking for a Junior Subject Matter Expert / Data Manager.This is an exciting entry-level opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career professional. You'll begin in an administrative role and support our SME team, helping manage food contact compliance documentation and supplier communications. Over time, you’ll develop into a full SME, advising on regulations and supporting innovative projects.
What You'll Do (Starting Out):
- Prepare and maintain compliance documentation (DoCs, SoCs, migration assessments)
- Track and organize regulatory documents in internal systems
- Request, collect, and follow up with suppliers for composition data and food contact declarations
- Assist in preparing responses to customer compliance requests
- Monitor changes in global food contact legislation
What You'll Grow Into:
- Provide internal guidance on EU and international food contact regulations
- Conduct regulatory risk assessments and support new product development
- Lead compliance projects and customer interactions
- Represent the company in audits and technical discussions
What We’re Looking For:
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in chemistry, packaging, food technology (or similar)
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Proactive, detail-oriented, and eager to learn
- Strong interest in regulatory compliance and supply chain interaction
- Fluent in English (additional languages a plus)
- Available to work from our office in Deventer (Netherlands) at least once a week
What We Offer:
- A structured development path into a full SME role
- Hands-on training and mentoring by experienced professionals
- A collaborative and supportive work environment
- Exposure to international regulations and customers
- Competitive salary and benefits
Interested?
Apply now or reach out via LinkedIn for more info!
📅Applications accepted until 18 October
Company Overview
For more than three decades, FoodChain ID has been at the forefront of the New Food industry, helping companies navigate increasing global demands for transparency, accountability, safety, and sustainability.
Core Responsibilities
The Junior Food Contact Consultant will manage food contact compliance documentation and support supplier communications. Over time, the role will evolve to include regulatory risk assessments, internal guidance, and leading compliance projects.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree in chemistry, packaging, or food technology. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and fluency in English are required for this entry-level position.
Benefits
- Structured development path
- Hands-on training
- Mentoring
- Collaborative work environment
About FoodChain ID Group, Inc
Industry: Food and Beverage Services
Company size: 501-1,000 employees
FoodChain ID has been providing integrated food safety, quality and sustainability services to the global agrifoods industry since 1996. Serving more than 40,000 clients in over 100 countries, FoodChain ID provides expertise and technology-driven services that support a safe and transparent food supply.