Food Regulatory & Scientific Affairs Specialist at Nestlé Czechia (2019-10 – 2024-12)
Provided regulatory leadership and labeling compliance for multiple FMCG categories across Czech and Slovak markets, ensuring full alignment with EU food legislation and internal governance standards.
- Managed end-to-end label development for sugar confectionery, Nespresso, Starbucks for Nespresso, imported chocolate confectionery, wafers, and seasonal portfolios.
- Developed and validated black text labels (ingredients, allergens, nutrition panels, claims, legal statements) in accordance with EU legislation.
- Validated raw material documentation, including specifications, allergen statements, and compliance certificates according to EU legislation.
- Collaborated with suppliers (Wild, Sensient, Givaudan, Symrise, ADM, DSM-Firmenich etc.) on raw material replacements, possible claims and possible savings
- Led for 3 years SAP labeling system implementation, trained 40+ employees in SAP Labelling with aim of reducing workload and improving accuracy.
- Zero product withdrawals or penalties during tenure.
- Successfully implemented new Czech national allergen recommendation on product portfolio.
- Contributed to Nestlé internal European flavor harmonization project with documentation and market inputs.
Nutrition, Health & Wellness Specialist (NHW) at Nestlé Czechia (2013-09 – 2017-03)
Supported nutritional evaluation, regulatory alignment, and internal education across the full product portfolio.
- Conducted nutritional evaluations across confectionery, culinary, beverages, infant nutrition, and cereals.
- Managed nutritional claims in collaboration with Regulatory and Marketing.
- Managed SAP nutritional databases and prepared monthly and annual reports.
- Coordinated cross-functional workflows between Marketing, R&D, QA, and RSA.
- Supported external communication projects and prepared presentations.
- Used multiple internal systems (SAP, DEVEX, NAT, NPDi) to support project tracking and data accuracy.
- Organized and delivered trainings to all HQ employees and factory trainers on basic nutritional knowledge
- Implemented new nutritional rounding rules across product portfolio.
- Developed training materials used across multiple departments.
- Led implementation of new rounding rules across all product categories.
- Developed guild standards for sugar confectionery adopted by the Czech Food Chamber.
QA System Assistant (Deputy QA Manager) at Nestlé Hungary (2008-02 – 2008-11)
Supported factory-level quality assurance operations within a chocolate confectionery manufacturing site.
- Developed and updated SOPs and integrated them into factory routines.
- Managed documentation, instructions, and compliance records.
- Coordinated pest control and supported QA factory release processes.
- Supervised two team members and coordinated daily QA operations.
- Partnered with Production, Technical, and QA leadership to maintain consistent quality controls and raw materials and finished product release.
Brand Manager, Nestlé Nutrition at Nestlé Czechia (2006-03 – 2008-01)
Led brand and portfolio management for infant formula and specialty medical nutrition products across pharmacy and healthcare channels.
- Coordinated product launches and local adaptation of global strategies.
- Managed POSM creation, materials for mothers/pharmacies and pediatricians, PR articles, web pages and educational content.
- Analyzed Nielsen and pharma database data and prepared reports.
- Collaborated with Sales, Medical and Pharma reps., RSA, and NHW teams on planning and execution.
- Strengthened product positioning through targeted campaigns.
- Improved cross-team alignment and communication.
I&R Project Manager at Nestlé Czechia (2004-10 – 2006-02)
Led chocolate confectionary importing and exporting projects to and from CZ/SK markets.
- Coordinated company-wide projects across Marketing, Sales, R&D, Logistics, Purchase, Design agencies, and Printing houses.
- Cooperated with exporting and importing markets within and beyond Europe continent.
- Managed project timelines, deadlines, and on-time product launches.
- Coordinated export and import product projects.
- Ensured smooth administrative execution and documentation flow.
R&D Project Leader – Application Group (Chocolate Confectionery) at Nestlé Czechia (2002-10 – 2004-09)
Led recipe development, harmonization, and raw material replacement projects.
- Led recipe development, harmonization, and raw material replacement projects.
- Organized industrial trials, prepared reports, and coordinated samples and product approvals.
- Collaborated with Factory QA, Production, Technical, Packaging, Marketing, and Suppliers.
- Developed internal procedures and managed documentation.
- Conducted accelerated shelf-life tests and supported daily release processes.
