Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES:
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Independently manages time and projects for assigned tasks.
Develops work-plans to manage work for projects.
Provide technical guidance on unusual or complex problems.
Develops finished product formulations incorporating IFF technologies and meeting industrial standards, country specific and client requirements (profile, legal, cost and stability requirements).
Works on projects for key local, strategic, and regional customers with commercial success.
Refines attributes (taste and texture) language and articulates with team and project members.
Continuously evolves/expands knowledge of ingredients and materials for Product Design.
Participates in new concept generation.
Innovation & Technology
Supports local and regional C&D and Category Growth Initiatives under direction from manager.
Successfully demonstrates new technology in appropriate projects.
Demonstrates an understanding of IFF Innovation Programs.
Clear understanding and execution of IFF Innovation processes.
Understands ingredient functionality and flavor performance in different finished products and incorporates technology appropriately.
May assist with the development of new product and application literature, including Technical Reports.
CUSTOMER INTIMACY & TECHNICAL PARTNERSHIP
Provide technical services to customers as needed (plant trials, troubleshooting, and training).
Demonstrates an understanding of customers, category markets and consumer preferences.
Works in close collaboration with Sales and Marketing, Flavorists, PX, GRA and other departments to support project execution.
Establishes relationship with strategic customers and related categories.
Assist customers by participating in in-house visits, answering technical questions, and conducting seminars and presentations as assigned.
LEADERSHIP
Shows positive attitude and passion
Shares knowledge with the team and provides guidance to Trainee/Associate Designers
Demonstrates ability to work within a team

QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum 5 years working experience in industrial food, ingredient, or flavor industry plus a minimum 2 years in the specific field of expertise.
Minimum entry level is a University/College Degree in Food Science and Technology or related disciplines (such as Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Biology)
Preferred Master’s Degree in related area
Strong communication (verbal and written), organizational and interpersonal skills are necessary
Travel may be required up to 30% of the time.
Workplace: This position is considered an Anchor and requires working in the lab/pilot plant for 5 days/week.

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