Sensory Product Experience Specialist

Welcome to the Home of Food at Nestlé With 220 experts at Nestlé Product Technology Centre Food (NPTC Food) we are responsible for the innovation and renovation of culinary products. Every day we embody the entrepreneurial mindset and transform science into technologies. The aim: Deliver tasty and balanced meals with the highest freshness perception and convenience. Within Nestlés worldwide research and development network we are centrally seated in Singen, Germany. So are you ready to join our international team?

Most important facts at a glance:

Location: Singen, Germany

Department: Research and Development

Working: fulltime

Contract: unlimited

Start: Immediate

A day in a life of a Sensory Product Experience Specialist

• As an integral member of cross-functional project teams within NPTC/R&D, you actively contribute by providing guidance on the selection and utilization of sensory evaluation and consumer methodologies to enhance the value and success of projects.
• You take ownership of managing studies, overseeing the entire process from planning and design to analysis, reporting, and presentation of results.Your work aligns with best practices and expectations, making a tangible impact on the cross-functional team and our business partners.
• You actively provide strategic directions within projects to ensure the best sensory and consumer knowledge to it.
• With a focus on ensuring high-quality results, you uphold panel maintenance and performance standards (e.g., through panel performance KPIs).
• Your contributions extend beyond specific projects, as you actively work towards improving sensory and consumer methods within NPTC/R&D and across Nestlé.
• You can contribute to internal trainings, sharing knowledge and expertise within the CSI knowledge network across R&D and the wider Nestlé organization.
• Moreover, you drive the bridging and enhanced collaboration between sensory and consumer functions, fostering a synergistic approach.

What will make you successful

• You have a Master's degree or equivalent in Sensory Science, Consumer Science, Marketing Research, Food Technology, Food Science or other related fields.
• After your graduation you have gained more than 3 years of experience in a wide range of sensory analysis and consumer product testing techniques and their applications.
• Additionally, you had some supervisory experience of leading sensory laboratory activities (panels, technicians, etc.) or working with sensory agencies.
• Your experience in Marketing Research is a plus.
• Your stakeholder management aligns with your strong written and oral communication skills.  
• You feel comfortable using MS Office programs including Excel, Word PowerPoint and Outlook and you are familiar using statistical tools for analysis and drawing conclusion out of it. 
• In addition, you are fluent in both English and German.

What you need to know 

• Company pension fund: Our Nestlé Pension Fund has been advising our employees for many years. 
• 30 days of vacation: Breaks and time off are important. That's why all Nestlé employees have more vacation days than required by law.   
• 38 hours week 
• Development: With our annual development meetings with your manager, we find out where your professional journey can go. 
• In good hands: To help you settle in quickly and learn everything you need to know right from the start, we'll create an individual onboarding plan for you. 
• Delicious food: You can take a relaxed lunch break in our cafeteria together with your colleagues and enjoy a good meal. 

Ready for the next steps?

Please apply online - don't forget to indicate the earliest possible starting date and attach all relevant documents. Your contact person for this position is Laura Rabe von Pappenheim.

Become part of something big 
Nestlé offers endless possibilities for you. We are a leader in nutrition, health and wellness with our brands that are loved around the world. A real opportunity to positively impact the lives of millions. From breakfast to dinner, from medical nutrition to healthy snacks for four-legged friends, from sustainable farming to eco-friendly packaging. So much is already here, now make it even better. In a team of diverse characters learning with and from each other - be a force for good.