At Corbion, we exist to champion preservation in all its forms, preserving food and food production, health, and our planet.
The Applications Consultant at Corbion supports and standardizes global applications that drive our product lifecycle, from innovation to commercialization. As part of our IT Operations - Applications team, you will work across functions to support and evolve systems related to Product Information Management (PIM), formula/specification management, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM components), which are critical to our commercial and product development processes. You will also help lead initiatives on our digital roadmap and apply Agile and project management best practices to ensure smooth execution and adoption.
Responsibilities:
- Provide first- and second-line support for commercial applications including Product Information Management (PIM), formula/specification management, Product Lifecycle management (PLM components), and other tools on the commercial roadmap
- Collaborate with business stakeholders and Solution Architects to translate requirements into feasible, scalable IT solutions
- Drive enhancements and manage change requests to improve usability and system performance
- Work with third-party vendors for application support and development
- Ensure all system knowledge is captured, maintained, and shared across the team
- Support application lifecycle activities including testing, deployment, and documentation
- Guide and support Agile teams, ensuring successful project planning, execution, and delivery
- Coordinate with internal teams to promote user adoption and business process optimization
- Perform other duties as needed to meet evolving business needs
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field; Master’s degree is a plus
- 5+ years of experience in application support or consulting, preferably in commercial, R&D, or product management domains
- Experience with PLM systems, PIM tools, or similar specification/formulation software
- Understanding of product development and commercialization processes
- Experience with Agile project management; Scrum certification is a plus
- Experience supporting integration solutions, tools, workflows and automation
- Ability to manage projects, influence direction and cope with ambiguity
- Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, handle and prioritize simultaneous requests and deliver quality customer service
- Success evaluating and prioritizing information gathered from multiple sources and reconcile conflicts
- Ability to assess the impact of new requirements and other integrated systems
- Experience supporting integration solutions, tools, workflows and automation
- Effective communication and stakeholder management skills across various levels of the organization
- Ability to work independently and manage priorities in a dynamic, global environment
About Corbion
Corbion is the global market leader in lactic acid and its derivatives, and a leading supplier of emulsifiers, functional enzyme blends, minerals, vitamins, and algae ingredients. We use our unique expertise in fermentation and other processes to deliver sustainable solutions for the preservation of food and food production, health, and our planet. For over 100 years, we have been uncompromising in our commitment to safety, quality, innovation and performance. Drawing on our deep application and product knowledge, we work side-by-side with customers to make our cutting-edge technologies work for them. Our solutions help differentiate products in markets such as food, home & personal care, animal nutrition, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and bioplastics. In 2024, Corbion generated annual sales of €1,288.1 million and had a workforce of 2,399 FTE. Corbion is listed on Euronext Amsterdam. For more information: www.corbion.com
Corbion is an equal opportunity employer and committed to a diverse workplace. All applicants will be considered equally without regard to race, color, ethnicity, veteran status, religion, national origin, marital status, political affiliation, age, sex, sexual orientation, handicapping condition, membership in an organization or any other non-merit factors.
Corbion provides reasonable accommodation to applicants.
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