Hybrid Ruminant Director EMEA bei ADM Animal Nutrition

Ruminant Director, EMEA 
Location: France – Vannes or Château-Thierry (with travel across EMEA)
Reports to: Animal Nutrition EMEA CD&D Director

Shape the Future of Ruminant Nutrition Across EMEA ! 

Are you a strategic leader with deep expertise in ruminant nutrition? Do you thrive in a collaborative, international environment and want to make a meaningful impact on animal health and performance?

Join ADM Animal Nutrition as Ruminant Director, EMEA, and take the lead in defining and delivering our ruminant strategy across the region. You’ll manage a skilled team of technical experts, work hand-in-hand with senior leadership, and bring your vision to life in one of the most influential roles in our division.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Expertise Development

• Guide and grow the ruminant specialist team, aligning technical support with business goals.
• Analyze market dynamics and identify strategic growth opportunities across EMEA.
• Partner with senior leadership to refine and implement regional strategies.
• Support business development through client engagement and high-level technical insight.
• Drive marketing planning and budgeting for ruminant-focused initiatives.

Technical Support & Customer Success

• Collaborate with commercial teams to assess client needs and deliver targeted solutions.
• Oversee deployment of technical support, ensuring quality, consistency, and impact.
• Evaluate product and service performance using KPIs and customer feedback.
• Adapt strategies to improve outcomes, profitability, and customer satisfaction.

Operational & Project Alignment

• Ensure that operational capabilities support the business strategy and future growth.
• Manage resources for technical trials and testing, balancing internal teams and external partners.
• Prioritize safety, innovation, and continuous improvement across all activities.

Cross-Functional & Cross-Sector Collaboration

• Act as a bridge between ADM Animal Nutrition and the wider ADM Group.
• Identify opportunities for product synergies and collaboration across portfolios.
• Contribute to ADM’s circular economy vision by promoting sustainable, integrated solutions.

Profile

Qualifications & Background

• Master’s degree in Animal Nutrition, Agricultural Science, or a related field.
• At least 10 years of experience in the animal feed or food processing industries, with a strong focus on ruminants.

Key Skills & Attributes

• Strategic thinker with a hands-on, solution-oriented mindset.
• Minimum of 5 years’ leadership experience in multicultural, cross-regional environments.
• Strong ability to influence in matrix organizations and lead non-direct reports.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and project management skills.

Technical Expertise

• Advanced knowledge of ruminant nutrition and management practices.
• Experience with feed formulation and product development is a plus.
• Deep understanding of market needs, customer expectations, and industry benchmarks.

Why Join ADM?

• At ADM, you will be part of a global company with a local presence—delivering innovation, sustainability, and nutrition to a changing world.
• International exposure with impact across EMEA
• Supportive, purpose-driven culture
• Opportunities to grow and lead within a global leader in animal nutrition
• Ready to lead the future of ruminant expertise at ADM?

Apply now and bring your vision, leadership, and technical excellence to a role where you can make a real difference.

Vannes

France

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