R&D Manager - Sauces & Dressings based at Bangalore

Job Opportunity: R&D Manager – Sauces & Dressings, IEA Location: Bengaluru, IndiaExperience: 18–20+ YearsReporting To: Director – R&DJoining: Immediate to 30 DaysIndustry: Food / FMCG / Food Ingredients About the Role We are looking for a seasoned R&D professional to lead product development and innovation for the Sauces & Dressings portfolio across India, Middle East & Africa (IEA). The role offers an opportunity to lead a growing business, manage a technical team, work with leading customers and contribute to regional expansion. This is a senior leadership position with potential growth into a Director-level role. Key Responsibilities Lead end-to-end R&D, formulation, product development and commercialisation of sauces, dressings and selected chutneys. Drive innovation across emulsified and non-emulsified sauces. Manage customer briefs, technical feasibility, costing and product development timelines. Ensure product quality, microbiological safety, shelf-life stability and regulatory compliance. Troubleshoot formulation, processing and product-related issues. Manage, mentor and develop the R&D team. Work closely with customers, manufacturing teams and regional stakeholders. Remain hands-on in laboratory development and product trials. Support IEA business requirements through international travel. Candidate Profile 18–20+ years of relevant R&D experience, preferably in sauces and dressings. Strong expertise in formulation, ingredient functionality, processing and commercialisation. Proven experience with emulsified and non-emulsified sauces. Strong understanding of food safety, microbiology, shelf-life and regulatory requirements. Excellent customer-facing communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills. Demonstrated team leadership and hands-on product development capability. Comfortable working in a fast-paced, resource-constrained environment. Important Requirements Willingness to be based in Bengaluru and travel internationally. Comfortable with hands-on laboratory work alongside leadership responsibilities. Must be comfortable tasting chicken, fish, pork, beef and other meat products as part of product development and sensory evaluation. Candidates from B2B or B2C food businesses may be considered, provided they have strong sauces and dressings expertise. Interested candidates with relevant experience may share their updated CV along with current CTC, expected CTC and notice period by clicking the link below.

We are hiring an experienced and commercially driven Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for an established and growing manufacturing and FMCG organization in Angola. This is a strategic, Board-level position reporting directly to the Owner/CEO, with responsibility for financial strategy, treasury, corporate financing, investments, taxation, compliance and corporate governance. Key Responsibilities Financial Leadership: Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, group-readiness initiatives, financial reporting and performance management. Treasury & Banking: Manage cash flow, liquidity, banking relationships, credit facilities, foreign exchange exposure and working capital. Corporate Finance & Investments: Evaluate new ventures, factory expansions, greenfield/brownfield projects and investment opportunities, including financial modelling and funding structures. Cash & Capital Optimisation: Negotiate competitive borrowing facilities and optimise surplus cash deployment within established risk limits. Financial Controls & ERP: Strengthen internal controls, financial governance, reporting systems and ERP-based financial processes. Taxation & Compliance: Oversee statutory compliance, taxation, external audits, legal matters, corporate affairs and regulatory requirements. Strategic Business Partnering: Work closely with the Owner/CEO and Board on business strategy, profitability, investment decisions and risk management. Team Leadership: Lead and develop finance, treasury, tax, IT and compliance functions, establishing scalable processes for future group-level responsibilities. Candidate Requirements Qualified CA / ACCA / CPA / CIMA or equivalent — mandatory. 15+ years of progressive finance experience, including senior financial leadership responsibilities. Strong background in manufacturing, FMCG, industrial operations or diversified business groups preferred. Proven experience in treasury management, corporate banking, FX, working capital and financial controls. Experience in project financing, investment appraisal, CAPEX planning and business expansion. Hands-on involvement in ERP implementation, financial reporting improvements and process transformation. Good understanding of taxation, statutory compliance, legal oversight and corporate governance. Strong commercial acumen with the ability to advise and challenge senior management on strategic decisions. Experience working in Africa or other complex emerging markets is highly desirable. Angola market knowledge, Portuguese language skills and UAE banking exposure are advantageous. Career Growth The successful candidate will initially take complete financial leadership responsibility for the operating company. Subject to achieving agreed first-year performance objectives, the role offers potential elevation to Group CFO, extending responsibility across 5–7 group companies.

Sales Manager Deutschland – Lebensmittelzutaten (m/w/d) Unser Auftraggeber ist ein international führender Hersteller hochwertiger Zutaten und Halbfertigprodukte für die Lebensmittelindustrie sowie handwerkliche Produzenten. Das vielseitige Portfolio umfasst unter anderem Schokoladenprodukte, Füllungen, Dekorationen, Nussprodukte sowie Lösungen für Backwaren, Konditorei und Speiseeis. Für den weiteren Ausbau des deutschen Marktes sucht Antal International eine vertriebsstarke Persönlichkeit mit fundierter Erfahrung im B2B-Lebensmittelgeschäft und technischem Verständnis für Produktanwendungen. IHRE AUFGABE Sie setzen die Vertriebsstrategie für Ihre Kundensegmente und Ihr Kundenportfolio in Deutschland um. Dabei entwickeln Sie bestehende Kundenbeziehungen weiter, gewinnen neue Kunden und verantworten die Erreichung der vereinbarten Umsatz- und Margenziele. Sie arbeiten eng mit Forschung und Entwicklung, Preismanagement, Einkauf und Supply Chain zusammen. IHRE VERANTWORTLICHKEITEN Umsetzung der Vertriebsstrategie für die zugeordneten Vertriebskanäle und Kunden in Deutschland. Identifikation, Ansprache und Gewinnung neuer Kunden auf Basis der definierten Wachstums- und Profitabilitätsziele. Aufbau und Pflege langfristiger Kundenbeziehungen sowie Entwicklung und Umsetzung individueller Account-Pläne. Analyse von Kundenbedürfnissen, Produktanforderungen und Wachstumspotenzialen im betreuten Portfolio. Beratung zu geeigneten Zutaten und Anwendungslösungen in enger Zusammenarbeit mit den technischen Teams. Planung und Durchführung von Innovationstagen gemeinsam mit Forschung und Entwicklung, Marketing und Anwendungsexperten. Einbringen konkreter Kundenanforderungen in die Produktentwicklung sowie Mitwirkung an Produkt- und Prozessinnovationen. Zusammenarbeit mit weiteren Sales Managern zur Entwicklung technischer und kommerzieller Synergien. Erstellung von Absatzprognosen, Umsatzplanungen und regelmäßigen Vertriebsberichten. Wahrnehmung von Kundenterminen und internen Besprechungen vor Ort. IHR PROFIL Abgeschlossenes Bachelor- oder Masterstudium, vorzugsweise in Lebensmittelwissenschaften, Lebensmitteltechnologie oder einer vergleichbaren Fachrichtung. Mindestens zehn Jahre Erfahrung in technischen und kommerziellen Funktionen, mit fundierter B2B-Vertriebserfahrung in der Lebensmittelbranche. Gute Kenntnisse von Lebensmittelzutaten sowie ausgeprägtes technisches Verständnis und praktische Erfahrung in der Produktanwendung. Nachweisbare Stärke in der Neukundengewinnung und der Weiterentwicklung langfristiger Kundenbeziehungen. Ausgeprägte Kommunikationsfähigkeit sowie ein sicheres Gespür für Kundenbedürfnisse und Geschäftsmöglichkeiten. Analytische Kompetenz, strukturierte Arbeitsweise und klare Orientierung an Umsatz, Marge und Ergebnissen. Unternehmerisches Denken, Eigeninitiative und lösungsorientiertes Handeln. Fähigkeit, bereichsübergreifend zu arbeiten und andere für gemeinsame Ziele zu gewinnen. Sehr gute Deutsch- und Englischkenntnisse. Reisebereitschaft für Kundenbesuche und geschäftliche Termine. Das bieten wir an Eine verantwortungsvolle Vertriebsaufgabe in einem international wachsenden Unternehmen. Ein internationales und inklusives Arbeitsumfeld mit enger Zusammenarbeit über Ländergrenzen hinweg. Mitwirkung an internationalen Projekten und innovativen Produktlösungen. Berufliche Entwicklungsperspektiven, auch auf internationaler Ebene. Firmenwagen, Mobiltelefon und Laptop. Interesse? Dann freuen wir uns auf Ihre Bewerbung mit Angaben zu Ihrer Gehaltsvorstellung und Ihrem frühestmöglichen Eintrittstermin an [email protected].

SAP Lead – Agri & Risk Experience: 15+ YearsLocation: IndiaFunction: Business Technology Job Overview We are looking for an experienced SAP Lead to lead the Global Agri Risk team and manage SAP application support, enhancements and transformation initiatives. The role involves providing functional leadership for SAP GTM, SD and MM solutions, ensuring efficient procurement and trading processes, managing global support operations and driving continuous improvement across business functions. Key Responsibilities Lead a team of 15–20 SAP professionals, including external resources. Manage SAP application support, enhancements and transformation initiatives. Lead SAP GTM Execution and Settlement processes across Agri business product lines. Drive project delivery and strategic initiatives in alignment with business objectives. Ensure timely resolution of incidents, service requests and problem tickets. Allocate tasks, manage workloads and monitor team performance. Monitor SLA compliance and service quality. Drive process optimization, automation and SAP best practices. Lead and mentor SAP GTM Risk consultants, analysts and support teams. Conduct performance reviews, coaching and capability development. Support audit, governance and compliance activities. Act as the primary contact for business users, procurement leaders and finance stakeholders. Required Skills & Experience 15+ years of SAP experience. Strong knowledge of SAP GTM and customized solutions. Strong SAP FI/CO expertise. Good hands-on knowledge of ABAP debugging and Z-solution troubleshooting. Strong understanding of SAP SD/MM integration with other modules. Knowledge of SAP SD, including Order-to-Cash, contracts, pricing, logistics execution and master data. Knowledge of SAP MM, including inventory management, warehouse management, purchasing and Procure-to-Pay processes. Minimum 3–5 years of experience managing global SAP support teams. Experience in SAP S/4HANA, migration and transformation projects. Proven global delivery and stakeholder management experience. Understanding of finance processes, governance, compliance and audit requirements. Preferred Experience Experience working with global teams and business stakeholders. Experience managing SAP support and transformation initiatives. Education Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a related discipline. Key Competencies Strategic decision-making and business acumen. Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills. Leadership, team development and mentoring. Data-driven decision-making. Strong communication and problem-solving skills. Ability to drive innovation and deliver business results.

Project Manager – GTM Execution Experience: 12–15 YearsLocation: IndiaFunction: Business Technology Job Overview We are looking for an experienced SAP professional with strong expertise in SAP Global Trade Management (GTM), Sales & Distribution (SD), and Materials Management (MM) to provide techno-functional leadership across the European region. The role involves leading large SAP projects and enhancements, designing scalable solutions, optimizing business processes, managing integrations and overseeing regional support operations across trading, sales, procurement, inventory and supply chain functions. Key Responsibilities Lead SAP GTM, SD and MM projects, major enhancements and regional support activities. Act as the subject matter expert for SAP GTM+Z solutions and related business processes. Analyse business requirements and drive scalable SAP solution design. Lead process improvement, automation and solution optimization initiatives. Manage incidents, defect resolution and root cause analysis. Oversee SIT, UAT, regression testing and deployment activities. Manage SAP integrations with FI/CO, LE, WM/EWM, PP and third-party applications. Collaborate with business stakeholders, technical teams and vendors. Develop user training materials, conduct workshops and support user adoption. Mentor SAP team members and promote best practices across project and support teams. Required Skills & Experience 12–15 years of SAP consulting and application support experience. 8–10+ years of hands-on experience in SAP SD and MM. Strong expertise in SAP GTM solutions and trading processes. Knowledge of SAP LE, Inventory Management, OTC and P2P processes. Experience with pricing and condition techniques. Strong understanding of SAP FI/CO, WM/EWM and PP integrations. ABAP debugging and technical troubleshooting. Knowledge of SAP enhancements, BADIs, User Exits and custom developments. Experience with SAP integration architecture and interface management. Proven experience leading large SAP projects, implementations, rollouts, upgrades and transformation initiatives. Experience working with European business stakeholders and global delivery teams. Preferred Skills Exposure to SAP S/4HANA and SAP PS. GTM–FI integration experience. SAP SD, MM, S/4HANA or GTM certifications. Experience in multinational organisations or GCC environments. Education Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Supply Chain or a related field. MBA or Master's degree preferred. Key Competencies Strategic thinking and problem-solving. Stakeholder management and collaboration. Ability to influence, coach and mentor team members. Strong decision-making and organisational skills. Focus on delivering business results and managing change.

Principal Consultant – GTM Execution Experience: 8–12 YearsLocation: IndiaFunction: Business Technology Job Overview We are looking for an experienced SAP Principal Consultant with strong expertise in SAP Global Trade Management (GTM), Sales & Distribution (SD), and Materials Management (MM). The role involves providing strategic techno-functional leadership for SAP solutions across the European region, leading complex projects and enhancements, optimizing business processes, managing integrations, and supporting trading, sales, procurement, inventory and supply chain operations. Key Responsibilities Lead SAP GTM, SD and MM projects, major enhancements and regional support activities. Act as the subject matter expert for SAP GTM+Z solutions and related business processes. Analyse business requirements and design scalable SAP solutions. Drive process improvements, automation and solution optimization. Manage incidents, defect resolution and root cause analysis. Lead SIT, UAT, regression testing and deployment activities. Oversee SAP integrations with FI/CO, LE, WM/EWM, PP and third-party applications. Collaborate with business stakeholders, technical teams and vendors. Conduct user workshops, develop training materials and support user adoption. Mentor SAP team members and promote best practices. Required Skills & Experience 8–12 years of SAP consulting and application support experience. 5–7+ years of hands-on experience in SAP SD and MM. Strong experience in SAP GTM solutions and trading processes. Expertise in SAP SD, MM, LE and Inventory Management. Knowledge of OTC and P2P business processes. Experience with pricing and condition techniques. Strong understanding of SAP FI/CO, WM/EWM and PP integrations. ABAP debugging and technical troubleshooting skills. Experience with SAP enhancements, BADIs, User Exits and custom developments. Knowledge of SAP integration architecture and interface management. Proven experience in SAP implementations, rollouts, upgrades and transformation projects. Experience working with European business stakeholders and global delivery teams. Preferred Skills Exposure to SAP S/4HANA and SAP PS. GTM–FI integration experience. SAP SD, MM, S/4HANA or GTM certifications. Experience in multinational organisations or GCC environments. Education Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Supply Chain or a related field. MBA or Master's degree preferred.

Consultant – GTM Execution Experience: 5–8 YearsLocation: IndiaFunction: Business Technology Job Overview We are looking for an experienced SAP Techno-Functional Consultant with expertise in SAP GTM, SD and MM to support business operations across the European region. The role involves managing SAP GTM+Z enhancements, providing functional and technical support, resolving defects, supporting system integrations and ensuring smooth business operations across trading and supply chain processes. Key Responsibilities Provide techno-functional support for SAP GTM, SD and MM applications. Work on SAP GTM+Z projects, enhancements and system upgrades. Analyse and resolve functional and technical defects. Support SAP modifications, integrations, testing and implementation. Prepare functional specifications, test plans and test scenarios. Coordinate defect resolution and support end-user training. Assist with SAP integration across other business applications and web mobility solutions. Required Skills & Experience 5–8 years of experience in SAP SD and MM. Strong knowledge of SAP GTM and related business processes. Experience in SAP techno-functional consulting and application support. Hands-on knowledge of ABAP debugging. Strong understanding of SAP SD/MM integration with other modules. Experience supporting SAP systems in an EU-centric IT environment. Exposure to SAP enhancements, testing, defect management and implementation. Preferred Skills Exposure to SAP PS and FI integration. Experience working on SAP GTM-related enhancements and integrations.

Recrutăm un Coordonator Achiziții care să gestioneze activitatea de achiziții și aprovizionare a companiei — de la planificarea bugetului și negocierea cu furnizorii, până la coordonarea echipei și raportarea rezultatelor către conducere. Dacă ai experiență în negociere și gestionarea relațiilor cu furnizorii și îți dorești să faci parte dintr-o companie din industria producției de pâine și produse de panificație, te așteptăm în echipa noastră! Cerințe · Studii superioare finalizate; · Experiență de minimum 2-5 ani într-un rol similar, preferabil într-o companie de producție; · Experiență în negocierea contractelor, evaluarea furnizorilor și optimizarea costurilor de achiziție; · Abilități foarte bune de comunicare, negociere și organizare a fluxurilor de aprovizionare; · Capacitate de analiză, atenție la detalii și rezolvare eficientă a problemelor logistice; · Cunoștințe de operare MS Office și experiență în utilizarea unui sistem ERP; · Integritate, responsabilitate și orientare către identificarea celor mai bune soluții comerciale. Responsabilități · Planifici, organizezi și monitorizezi procesul de aprovizionare cu materiale, echipamente și servicii, corelat cu necesarul departamentelor interne; · Analizezi și selectezi furnizori pe criterii de preț, calitate, termene de livrare și fiabilitate; negociezi condiții comerciale și contracte; · Identifici oportunități de optimizare a costurilor și furnizori alternativi; · Verifici și avizezi contractele de aprovizionare, asigurându-te că includ clauzele obligatorii (calitate, siguranță alimentară, termene, garanții, penalități); · Elaborezi și gestionezi bugetul de achiziții (BVC) al departamentului; · Coordonezi, evaluezi și dezvolți echipa de achiziții (obiective, KPI, instruiri, evaluări de performanță); · Urmărești respectarea termenelor de livrare și a standardelor de calitate pentru toate materialele comandate; · Monitorizezi stocurile de siguranță din fabrică și semnalezi din timp orice risc de blocaj în producție; · Asiguri conformitatea cu procedurile interne și cu cerințele de calitate/siguranță alimentară (ISO 9001, ISO 22000, IFS Food). · Beneficii · Tichete de masa; · Decont transport; · Bonus de sărbători: Paște și Crăciun; · Posibilitatea de dezvoltare profesională și participare la programe de formare; · Mediu de lucru stabil, într-o companie cu tradiție în industria panificației; · Echipă profesionistă și oportunitatea de a contribui la dezvoltarea organizației. Suntem bucuroși să luăm în considerare cererile de la toți candidații care au abilitățile necesare pentru rolurile la care aplică. Putem răspunde doar celor mai potriviți candidati, timpul estimat de răspuns fiind de 4 (patru) săptămâni. Restul CV-urilor vor fi stocate în baza noastră internațională de date și pot fi folosite pentru alte oportunități viitoare. Prin aplicarea la acest job acordați companiei Antal România, biroul din Iași consimțământul scris și permisiunea deplină de a păstra CV -ul în sistemele Antal și de a-l trimite clienților Antal în vederea evaluării ca și candidat pentru pozițiile disponibile în organizațiilor acestora. Informațiile dumneavoastră personale vor fi tratate în conformitate cu legislația în vigoare privind prelucrarea datelor cu caracter personal și politicii de confidențialitate Antal https://www.antal.com/privacy-policy-romanian). Vă rugăm să aveți în vedere că în anunțurile noastre putem folosi aproximări ale nivelului salarial. Mulțumim! We are pleased to consider applications from all candidates with the necessary skills for the roles they are applying for. We can only respond to the most suitable candidates, with an estimated response time of 4 (four) weeks. The remaining CVs will be stored in our international database and may be used for other future opportunities. By applying for this job, you grant Antal Romania, Iasi office, written consent and full permission to keep your CV in Antal systems and to send it to Antal’s clients for evaluation as a candidate for positions available in their organizations. Your personal information will be treated by applicable laws regarding the processing of personal data and Antal's privacy policy (https://www.antal.com/privacy-policy-romanian) Please note that in our career ads, we may use salary level approximations. Thank you!

Role Overview We are looking for an experienced Quality Assurance Engineer to ensure the quality and reliability of backend services, APIs and third-party integrations. The role requires strong API automation skills, log analysis, debugging and experience working with microservices and cloud-based applications. Key Responsibilities Own end-to-end testing, test planning, regression testing and release sign-off for backend services and APIs. Perform API automation using Java and RestAssured, including enhancing existing frameworks and developing new ones. Analyse application logs using ELK and trace requests across microservices using Datadog APM or equivalent tools. Test third-party integrations, including payload validation, data consistency, retries, timeouts and failure scenarios. Troubleshoot issues in AWS-hosted applications using Linux commands and SQL queries. Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and Docker. Plan and execute performance testing using JMeter or similar tools. Track quality metrics, collaborate with Product and Engineering teams, and explore AI-assisted testing practices. Required Skills & Experience Strong experience in QA, backend testing, API testing and integration testing. Hands-on expertise in Java, RestAssured and API automation frameworks. Experience with ELK, Datadog APM or equivalent monitoring and observability tools. Working knowledge of AWS, SQL, Linux, Jenkins and Docker. Familiarity with microservices architecture and performance testing tools. Strong analytical, debugging and problem-solving skills. Good to Have: Exposure to caching, messaging/queuing systems, databases and AI-assisted testing.

We are recruiting an experienced General Manager – Operations for a leading FMCG and Food & Beverage manufacturing organization in Angola. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience managing large-scale, multi-line manufacturing operations, with strong expertise in operational strategy, P&L management, supply chain, engineering, procurement and people leadership. This position requires a business-oriented leader capable of managing end-to-end operations, driving profitability and supporting the organization's long-term growth objectives. Key Responsibilities Lead and oversee end-to-end manufacturing operations across multiple food and beverage production facilities. Manage cross-functional departments, including Production, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, Procurement, Supply Chain, Warehousing and Logistics. Drive operational profitability through effective budgeting, cost optimization, resource utilization and performance management. Oversee production planning, capacity utilization, operational efficiency and continuous improvement initiatives. Manage procurement, inventory control, international sourcing, imports and supply chain operations. Lead plant expansion, CAPEX planning, equipment installation and operational improvement projects. Establish and monitor operational KPIs, including OEE, productivity, downtime, wastage, quality and manufacturing costs. Ensure compliance with food safety standards, HACCP, quality management systems and HSE regulations. Lead and develop a multicultural workforce of approximately 700 employees, including senior functional managers. Collaborate with the CEO on business strategy, annual operating plans, profitability improvement and organizational growth. Drive automation, process improvements and operational transformation initiatives. Strengthen management capabilities, succession planning and organizational effectiveness. Candidate Requirements Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Food Technology, Manufacturing or a related discipline. MBA preferred. Minimum 15 years of experience in FMCG / Food & Beverage manufacturing, with at least 5 years in senior operational leadership. Proven experience managing large-scale, multi-line or multi-product manufacturing operations. Strong exposure to dairy, beverages, food processing or other diversified FMCG manufacturing environments. Demonstrated responsibility for operational P&L, budgeting, cost management and profitability. Strong knowledge of procurement, supply chain, engineering, maintenance and manufacturing excellence. Proven ability to lead large, multicultural teams and manage multiple departmental heads. Experience in greenfield or brownfield projects, plant expansions and CAPEX management. Previous experience working in Africa or other emerging markets is highly desirable. Strong commercial awareness, strategic thinking, leadership and decision-making capabilities. Ability to operate independently and collaborate closely with senior management. Career Opportunity This is a senior leadership opportunity offering significant operational responsibility, exposure to strategic business decisions and potential progression into broader executive leadership.