Portfolio Expert I

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Sr Flavour Portfolio Expert 1

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Pro-actively build the local flavour collection by selecting the best flavours leveraging technical information, sensory panelling techniques and commercials insights, in alignment with country commercial strategy.
• Execute daily selection briefs and call customers to get additional relevant technical and brand information.
• Select optimal flavours for projects according to specified requirements (i.e. customer, regulatory, legislation, cost) and build the value proposition.
• Serve as local technical expert and advisor to marketing, sales, flavour creation, and customers for on our existing product portfolio.
• Empower the larger FC&A and commercial teams in selecting flavours from collections.
• Communicate content and updates on collections on a regular basis to technical and commercial teams including tasting.
• Lead evaluations of flavours in food applications for existing portfolio flavours.
• Actively maintain the flavour performance data for the flavour portfolio through evaluation in finished product and capture of profiles and relevantinformation.
• Support the marketing team in developing external promotions to key customers.
• Maintain a safe, clean and organized lab environment in accordance with EH&S policies and hold others accountable for following these guidelines.

PRIMARY QUALIFICATIONS

• Polytechnic or B.S. in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology and 4 - 6 years experience in a food applications lab, production, or related area 
• Masters Degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, and 2 - 3 years experience in a food applications lab, production, or related area (preferred)

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

• Understanding of selected food applications, ingredients, and processes with practical experience in customers’ food manufacturing environment
• Basic understanding of many of the flavour reactions/interactions in common food products
• Basic understanding of Sensory, Consumer Understanding and Brands
• Basic project management skills and the ability to successfully lead flavour selection projects
• Ability to effectively hold technical customer calls
  Ability to translate market trends into locally relevant collections

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.