Global formula management lead

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Global Formula Management Lead – Your future position? 

The Fragrance and Ingredients Management department is accountable for overseeing the management of ingredients and formulas to effectively support Givaudan's Fragrance and Oral Care businesses. 

As the Global Formula Management Lead in the Fragrance Ingredients Management (FIM) department, you will report to the Head of FIM Global Services and Operations and you will be leading and contributing to key initiatives of the department and delivering on defined missions, alongside the team. This position will be based in Argenteuil, France. By incorporating the FIM department, you will actively contribute to the entire lifecycle of our products and operate at the intersection of creation, operations, and research. 

As part of the Formula Portfolio pillar, you will participate in all our Global Formula Management activities, be it as a business partner to Fragrance Development, ensuring viable Fragrance Libraries to win projects, or to Operations, guaranteeing the sites’ ability to produce their formulae while keeping them conform to standards. 

By leading and contributing to key initiatives and projects of the department, you will get rapidly familiarized with the FIM departement & processes, at the crossroads of creation and development, research and operations. 

Your prior experience in relevant fields of activity, your strong learning capacity and your capability to master complex systems and processes, will allow you to be operational quickly, and become a precious support to the Head of FIM Global Services and Operations, as well as to the whole team. 

You will:

• Support the Head of FIM Global Services and Operations to deliver the core missions of the Formula Portfolio pillar
• Be the FIM leader and actor in the critical review meetings with Procurement, Quality, FIM, GBS and Supply Chain
• Coordinate and execute the implementation of mitigation plans
• Work on preventive actions together with FIM Data Analysts & Regional FIM Heads monitoring the creation pipeline of critical materials
• Partner with Regional FIM Heads in sites critical review meetings
• Ensure alignment, communication and follow up within the FIM organization & the necessary Operations teams
• Identify potential improvement of measures and systems to develop stronger creation pipeline understanding

Sounds interesting?

It could well be your perfect opportunity if you have a true passion for fragrances, if you like being at the heart of the business, close to ingredients, formula, and performant systems, allowing our perfumers to create beautiful fragrances to delight consumers? If you love staying ahead of the curve and relish being a true expert in your field and a valued partner, this is an opportunity that fosters growth and promotes career development.

You?

Are you a strategic, creative thinker and at the same time analytical, methodical and disciplined with a deep passion for the business and customers? Are you passionate about fragrances and fragrance ingredients? Then come join us and impact your world!

Your professional profile includes:

• University Degree/Business/Chemistry/Engineering or equivalent.

• At least 10+ years of experience in the Fragrance Industry in preference or in related industries on the supplier or customer side.
• Functional experience can be in fields such as, creation, development, Science & Technology, procurement or supply chain, QC, manufacturing, engineering.
• Affinity for information systems and data management.
• Interest for the Fragrance Industry
• Deep passion and curiosity for the business and customers.
• Ability to think strategically, demonstrated strong analytical skills.
• Languages: English (French is an asset)

OUR BENEFITS FOR YOU

• Annual salary on 13.5 months

• Health Insurance - mandatory ("mutuelle")

• Profit Share (not for fixed-term)

• Annual paid leave (40 days)

• Saving Plan - optional

• CSE discounts and offers

• Canteen

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