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<div>We are looking for a Technical Regulatory Senior Specialist for Turkey &amp; MEA, within the team Global Nutrition &amp; Wellbeing and Technical Regulatory. The role will report to the Techical Regulatory Senior Manager EMEA. 


Job Purpose

Provide the latest knowledge of food regulations related to products, ingredients, safety criteria, health and nutrition claims, and other claims applicable to foods across the Middle East, Africa, and Turkey, leveraging external regulatory experts. Support the application of regulations through active participation in business projects, identifying regulatory risks and opportunities, and in the labelling process, as content owner and approver of mandatory on-pack labelling requirements. Provide regulatory guidance for market expansion initiatives in MEA and Turkey. 


Key Accountabilities
<ul><li>Monitor regulations on food, supported by external regulatory experts and databases, and inform the organization about all emerging regulatory changes in the countries of direct responsibility</li></ul>
<ul><li>Release regulatory opinions on products, ingredients, communication, highlighting all the necessary regulatory requirements and opportunities for MEA and Turkey</li></ul>
<ul><li>Support the teams, such us Marketing and RD&amp;Q, to develop mandatory information on packs, following regulations&rsquo; evolution in each country</li></ul>
<ul><li>Serve as the content owner and approver for mandatory on-pack labelling requirements, ensuring compliance with local regulations in MEA and Turkey</li></ul>
<ul><li>Create and update the nutrition labels for Barilla products sold in the region of competence, ensuring compliance with each country's regulations</li></ul>
<ul><li>Ensure the release of the preliminary Regulatory Feasibility Analysis for new markets/categories to support importation efforts in MEA</li></ul>
<ul><li>Manage the relationship with the local product distributors to guarantee successful entries in new markets and the launch of new products</li></ul> 


Requirements
<ul><li>1+ years in Research, Development &amp; Quality, preferably with experience in Regulatory topics</li></ul>
<ul><li>Master's Degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, Regulatory Affairs, or related field</li></ul>
<ul><li>Fluent in English, both written and spoken</li></ul>
<ul><li>Good knowledge of food science</li></ul>
<ul><li>Ability to read food regulations</li></ul>
<ul><li>Ability to work collaboratively across teams in an international environment</li></ul>
<ul><li>Ability to prioritize workload and deal with strict deadlines</li></ul>
<ul><li>Open to business trips to different locations</li></ul> 


Additional Information
<ul><li>Location: Bolu, Turkey</li></ul></div>

Technical Regulatory Senior Specialist Turkey & MEA

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 Aug 10, 2025
 
 
 Demand Planning Senior Analyst
 
 
 At Barilla, we believe that every great journey begins with passion and a bold vision.
 
 
 From our humble beginnings in 1877 in a small shop in Parma, Italy, we&rsquo;ve blossomed into a global leader in the food industry, guided by our commitment to progress and excellence. Today, Barilla is an international group present in more than 100 countries and we are proud to be recognized as the world&rsquo;s top food company by reputation.
 
 
 Now, as Barilla Turkey we are looking for a Demand Planning Senior Analyst&ndash; as a part of our Customer Services &amp; Demand Planning team, based in &Idot;stanbul.
 
 
 
 Job Description
 
 
 
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 Lead the demand management process by collecting input from related functions to provide the best market demand estimate possible and fulfill this information to Supply Chain in accordance with their needs to meet customer service expectations at the lowest cost to serve.
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 Cooperation with related functions in order to improve efficiency and effectiveness of the processes and properly deliver the expected volumes.
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 Identifying the relative quantities and effective planned sales, sales linked to specific commercial actions (promotions / launch of new products / launch of advertising campaigns). Ensure the analysis of the rational criteria and the structure of the expected required volumes.
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 Collection and validation of performance indicators, both at aggregated level and at single category / product level, by preparing the appropriate reports for the Superior and by identifying the main critical areas and opportunities for improvement. Ensure constant monitoring of the forecast accuracy.
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 Optimize the stock levels for domestic and imported products to avoid shortage and over stock; manage critical and promotional stocks.
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 Validating the production planning and the availability of import products verified with the Central Demand Planner. On a weekly basis ensure the stock and supply status reports are prepared and published.
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 Provide consistently updated forecasts by product category, SKU and expected ship date to Supply Chain planning on a monthly/weekly cycles.
 
 
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 Qualifications
 
 
 
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 University degree, preferably in Engineering.
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 Proven experience in managing the S&amp;OP (Sales &amp; Operations Planning) process.
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 Minimum 3 years of experience in Customer Service or Supply Chain, ideally within the FMCG industry.
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 Strong command of MS Office applications.
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 Excellent communication skills and a collaborative team spirit.
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 High level of initiative and a strong drive for continuous process improvement.
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 Strong analytical mindset with exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and consistency.
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 Advanced proficiency in English (written and spoken) is essential for effective communication across international and cross-functional teams.
 
 
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 At Barilla, we are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where diversity in all its forms is valued and embraced. Our employment policies and practices are designed to ensure equal employment opportunities for all, regardless of age, race, color, citizenship, faith, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or characteristics of expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, medical condition, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our commitment to equal employment stems from our unwavering belief that it is not only the right thing to do, but it is also a fundamental driver of innovation and business success.
 
 
 NDPS
 
 
 T&uuml;rkiye
 
 
 Istanbul
 
 
 Permanent
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