Flavorist Assistant

Please contact Mark Boumeester for further details

Responsibilities/Description:

• Evaluates raw materials and new technology introduced by R&D
• Inclusion in special projects including Re-imagine platforms
• Exposure to working with multi-disciplinary teams
• Learns techniques to cost optimize formulations
• Builds knowledge on flavor legislation
• Understands how to interpret and use PX (Product Experience) data to support creative projects
• Works closely with Creation, GRA, and Operations to learn how to create or duplicate flavors that meet customer requirements and are efficient to manufacture
• Through shop floor experience, understands the production processes for Liquid Compounding, Powder Blending, and Spray Drying
• Capable of using IT reporting tools to determine the scope of potential changes including all impacted formulas, countries, and factories
• Understands broad business strategy, including core technology strengths, areas for ongoing technological development and customer segmentation
• Understands the relationship between the creative process and costing decisions, product performance and constraints in flavor development
• Develops an understanding of the flavor industry and IFF position vs. competition
• Builds discipline and awareness on costing guidelines
• Increases knowledge of markets and consumer understanding
• Understands what the best-selling products on the markets are and why
• Builds awareness of broad business environment and dynamics
• Exposure to customer presentations/builds presentation skills (Commercial and R&D only)
• Able to modify formulations to meet customer or business criteria
• Manages project data for all assigned tasks/projects within IFFman
• Excellent active communication on key steps within projects to project sponsors
• Builds relationships with other functions, including Sales, PX, Marketing, CPD
• Builds relationships with other functions (Sales, GRA, Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and FAD)
• Actively involved in MRC process, using new and IFF approved materials to offer IFF proprietary advantage
• Spends time understanding external customers’ products and brands by listening and deliver beyond expectations
• Establishes an effective client needs analysis
• Builds trust and confidence with internal and external customers

Requirements:

• Graduation of IFF Flavorist School or external equivalent. 2–3 years working as a trainee within a flavor creation environment.
• Minimum entry level is a science degree (Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Life Sciences, etc.) Preferably a Master’s degree in Food Technology, Chemistry, Life Sciences, Food Engineering and/or Chemistry Engineering

We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.

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