Wendy Rogers

Experience

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  Self-employed

  May 2013 - Jul 2013

  Academic Writer/Researcher

  Projects included proofing and amendment of chemistry-based literature reviews and practical write-ups, up to and including Masters Distinction grade. Additionally, essays of reflective practice and learning contracts within the topics of Pharmacology or Health and Social Care (up to Masters Pass grade) were assigned to me by the reputable website:www.academicknowledge.com

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  Reflex Nutrition

  Jul 2013 - now

  NPD:> Develop and innovate new products from concept stage through to launch ensuring that all products meet commercial, technical, legislative and customer requirements> Reformulate existing products to make improvements such as quality, costs, processes etc> Source new materials for product development and launch, tracking order progress and making departments aware as appropriate> Develop product packaging and artwork designs for new and reformulated products in conjunction with the marketing team and procedures managerQUALITY:> Develop and maintain robust in-house and third-party testing programs to verify the efficacy of the organisation's branded retail products and inbound raw materials.> Investigate ingredient and component quality complaints of a technical nature and liaise with the Assistant Buyer to create the appropriate non-conformance reports with the ingredient/component supplier.> Be a core member of the HACCP team and participate in HACCP meetings, evaluations, creation of documentation and audits.PURCHASING & STOCK CONTROL:> Create, maintain and update master product recipe sheets, full stock records and Sage bills of material for retail products and premixes.> Create and maintain full stock records for products and components on Sage.> Develop and maintain effective relationships with suppliers.> Liaise with the Senior Buyer to ensure a smooth transition between existing and new ingredients Show less This position requires that time is split between between office-based work and laboratory-based work, with additional time on the factory and warehouse floors where necessary.Office:Collation and maintenance of supplier information and technical ingredient data. Cultivation of friendly yet professional relationships with suppliers, to ensure all quality related queries and complaints are investigated and concluded efficiently.Laboratory:Responsibilities include ingredient testing and evaluations of suppliers, stock usage analysis and product testing. A product development aspect is also incorporated, including product trials, evaluation, and the creation of packaging artworks. Show less

  • New Product Development and Quality Technologist

    Jul 2014 - now

  • Purchasing and Quality Administrator

    Jul 2013 - Jun 2014