Givaudan is the global leader in the creation of flavours and fragrances. In close collaboration with food, beverage, consumer product and fragrance partners, Givaudan develops tastes and scents that delight consumers the world over. With a passion to understand consumers’ preferences and a relentless drive to innovate, Givaudan is at the forefront of creating flavours and fragrances that ‘engage your senses’. The Company achieved sales of CHF 5.1 billion in 2017. Headquartered in Switzerland with local presence in over 100 locations, the company has more than 11,100 employees worldwide. Givaudan invites you to discover more at www.givaudan.com.

CSI Manager

Join us and celebrate the beauty of human experience. Create for happier, healthier lives, with love for nature. Together, with passion and creativity, we deliver food innovations, craft inspired fragrances and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions. There’s much to learn and many to learn from, with more than 16,000 employees around the world to explore ideas and ambitions with. Every day, your talent, your innovative spirit, and your determination will shape our future, making a positive difference on billions of people. Every essence of you enriches our world. We are Givaudan. Human by nature.  

Consumer & Sensory Insights Manager


Join us and celebrate the beauty of human experience. Create for happier, healthier lives, with love for nature. Together, with passion and creativity, we deliver food innovations, craft inspired fragrances and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions. There’s much to learn and many to learn from, with more than 16,800 employees around the world to explore ideas and ambitions with. Every day, your talent, your innovative spirit, and your determination will shape our future, making a positive difference onbillions of people. Every essence of you enriches our world. We are Givaudan. Human by nature.


Consumer & Sensory Insights Manager for Southern and East Africa (SEA) & West and Central African (WCA) - Your next challenge?


Join us and help us delight our customers and consumers!


As a Consumer & Sensory Insights Manager for our Taste & Wellbeing division, based in our Johannesburg office - South Africa, you will report to the Head of Consumer & Sensory Insights for SAMEA. You will help us improve our consumer understanding ofall food categories and set the sensory strategies to meet our customer's needs.


As a part of our team, your influence will be:
- Ensure that CSI projects and initiatives undertaken fit with the overall segment / area business strategy and priorities
- Scope and define CSI project plans, designs, timelines and budget according to overall project objectives and key stakeholder expectations
- Lead the successful execution of CSI projects by effectively leveraging different research approaches where relevant (i.e.sensory science, consumer sensory etc.), managing external research partners and internal constituents
- Proactively leverage secondary research data and information to supplement primary research and effectively monitor trends in how markets, categories and consumers are evolving


What are we looking for?

  • Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Engineering and related fields
  • Experience in consumer & sensory insights for food and FMCG industries;
  • Proficient in English.

 

Our benefits:
• Attractive package with benefits.
• Excellent opportunities for progressive learning and development.
• A creative team environment that will inspire you.

 

"Preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards the achievement of the Company's employment equity goals."


At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people’s lives.
You work within an inspiring teamwork culture – where you can thrive, collaborate and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines, regions and divisions.
Every essence of you enriches our world.
Diversity drives innovation and creates closer connections with our employees, customers and partners.
Givaudan embraces diversity and is committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone impacts our world.

Remote working:  On-site



At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people’s lives.
You work within an inspiring teamwork culture – where you can thrive, collaborate and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines, regions and divisions.
Join us and Impact Your World

Diversity drives innovation and creates closer connections with our employees, customers and partners.
Givaudan embraces diversity and is committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone impacts our world.