Head of Pet Nutrition

The Company is in search of a Head of Pet Nutrition for the Japan market. The successful candidate will be responsible for defining and leading the business strategy, commercial development, customer pipeline management, negotiations, product portfolio strategy, innovation planning, and business performance management. This role requires a seasoned professional with more than 10 years' experience in pet food, pet nutrition, animal nutrition, or closely related food, consumer, or industrial categories. The Head of Pet Nutrition will be tasked with building and managing the business plan, determining strategic priorities, and leading commercial negotiations. A strong understanding of how industrial capacity, MOQ, formulation complexity, QA, customer specifications, and production constraints affect commercial strategy is essential. Applicants for the Head of Pet Nutrition position at the company should have a proven track record in building a business, customer pipeline, and commercial function. The role demands a leader with the ability to manage business performance through various KPIs and who is adept at working with cross-functional teams to ensure that commercial plans are technically feasible and aligned with factory capability. The ideal candidate will have direct experience in pet food, pet nutrition, or animal nutrition, and a strong background in commercial and business development. Fluency in English is required, and the ability to lead negotiations with a focus on commercial growth and market entry is a key aspect of the role.