Key Skills

Job Description

Ruminant Nutritionist: we are looking for you! Koudijs Animal Nutrition, part of Royal De Heus, operates worldwide in the sale of premixes, concentrates, and feed specialties to the compound feed industry, dealers, and distributors. In recent years, we have achieved high growth, both organically and through acquisitions and our goal is to continue this successful growth strategy. Delivering high quality nutrition to our customers is our top priority, with food security and safety as prerequisites. To strengthen our Nutrition and Support team for Africa and Koudijs, based in Ede, we are looking for an enthusiastic Ruminant Nutritionist. What will you do? You will work in a dynamic, no-nonsense organization with hands-on mentality. Your Main Responsibilities Going into the market with our account managers to give technical support to our customers to improve sales; Collaborate with our premix-, poultry-, swine-, and aqua nutritionists and account managers to deliver optimal solutions to our customers; You are responsible for feed formulations and feed portfolio for our customers; Answer technical questions and participate in technical discussions with customers; Provide training to customers. What do we ask from you? You’ve completed a higher professional education in agriculture; At least 5 years of experience in the animal feed industry; Thorough knowledge of ruminant feed formulations; Shows initiative and possess a commercial drive; On farm experience is a plus; Good communication skills and an open attitude; Preferably fluent in Dutch, English and German; Willing to travel approximately 25% of the time within Europe. What do we offer? A position of 40 hours per week within a company that is constantly developing; A competitive salary that matches your experience; Focus on vitality through corporate fitness schemes, healthy lunch facilities, flexible homeworking, including tools to set up your (home) workspace; 25 vacation days in accordance with the Graan collective labor agreement, with the option to purchase up to 10 additional days per year (based on full-time employment); An entrepreneurial and informal company culture with space for autonomy and responsibility; Development opportunities in your field. We value people who constantly raise the bar for themselves and invest in their growth; Being part of a friendly team within a dynamic and driven organization. An assessment will be part of this recruitment procedure. Family Business De Heus Royal De Heus is an international family business producing and selling high-quality animal feed for over 100 years. We contribute to the sustainable production of safe and healthy food. Our informal and entrepreneurial culture offers room for initiative and personal growth, whether you work at the head office or at one of our production sites worldwide. #HEUGL Interested? Would you like to know more about this position please feel free to contact Lia Hoving, Manager Nutrition & Support Africa and Koudijs, at +31 619 06 33 02. Acquisition is not appreciated.

Core Responsibilities

Provide technical support to customers alongside account managers to help improve sales, answer technical questions, and deliver customer training. Develop feed formulations and customer feed portfolios, collaborating with nutritionists and account managers across multiple animal nutrition areas to provide optimal solutions.

Requirements

Requires higher professional education in agriculture, at least five years of experience in the animal feed industry, and thorough knowledge of ruminant feed formulation. Candidates should show initiative and commercial drive, communicate well, and be willing to travel approximately 25% within Europe; on-farm experience and fluency in Dutch, English, and German are preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Corporate Fitness Scheme
• Healthy Lunch Facilities
• Flexible Homeworking
• Workspace Setup Tools
• 25 Vacation Days
• Option to Purchase Up to 10 Additional Vacation Days
• Professional Development Opportunities