Senior Designer Beverage

Job Summary

Responsibilities/Description:

- Independently navigates projects from start to finish, and acts as a project leader in teams
- High level knowledge of recipe ingredients, raw materials and their function
- Develops and improves finished product formulations using knowledge of industrial standards, country specific, and client requirements
- Researches, refines, and upgrades solutions for client projects
- Maintains and continuously renovates recipe database
- Engages management to obtain appropriate resources or expertise
- Demonstrates consistent significant commercial success year after year
- Creates and executes training programs for technical and commercial staff
- Anticipates, investigates, and resolves problems related to raw materials, solutions, finished prototypes and initial scale-up procedures
- Proactive in using new raw materials, advancing technology and utilizing IFF technology
- Promotes IFF Innovation programs and process within Design team
- Contributes and leads technical strategy, Category initiatives and new concept generation integrating technology use and supporting IFF TASTE DESIGN innovation
- Recognizes trouble shooting, solutions, and technology providers to aligned customer base
- Recognized as a liaison and collaborator to Sales, Marketing, Flavorists, Product Experience, GRA and other departments to support project execution
- Provides total solutions utilizing creative problem-solving skills
- Strong creativity, innovation, and presentation skills
- Manages and leads team of Designers/Research Chefs on specific projects
- Contributes to and/or develops internal training/development programs for technical community
- Mentors Trainees and more junior Designers
- Fosters and drives interdepartmental regional and/or global technical networks/relationships
- Demonstrates being a team player, a leader, and/or collaborator in high value and selective must-win projects often aligned to global accounts
- To develop new innovative products to meet the conceptual brief, compliant with regulatory requirements, cost effective and commercially scalable, stability tested and suitable for mainstream production.
- Work very closely with sale colleagues to improve project flow and success rate.
- Manage customer briefs to address business opportunities as outlined in project brief.
- Adhere to agreed timelines; Outline and plan projects, obtaining all materials needed to meet project deadlines.
- Demonstrate proficient use of IFF internal software and accurate recording of the technical data.
- Maintain accurate and retrievable records of all formulas sent to clients in global database.
- Participate in tasting sessions and strive to develop expertise and proficiency in the organoleptic evaluation of flavours as well as learning on other IFF ingredients.
- Perform other projects/duties as assigned, including assignment to specific product lines as necessary.
- Occasional traveling is required for this role.

Requirements:

- Minimum entry level is a University/College Degree in Food Science and Technology or related disciplines (such as Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Human Nutrition)
- Preferred Master’s Degree and/or PhD in related area
- Minimum 10 years’ experience in industrial food, pharmaceutical, ingredient or flavor industry
- 5 years’ experience in the specific field of expertise
- 2 to 3 years’ experience in interdepartmental cross-functional team roles (leader, participant, manager, etc.)
- Proficiency in German language is a must
- Promoted from Senior Designer or entered at an equivalent from a competitor

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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