Job Description
Job Summary
Our team is looking for a Food Scientist for our South Brunswick, NJ.
Description/Responsibilities:
Proficient on recipes, ingredients, raw materials and their function
Proficient in IFF's data management systems (SAP, IFFman, and Catalyst, GIAS, Salesforce.com and other relevant systems)
Effective solution provider and problem-solving skills
New concept development abilities
Good knowledge on flavor legislation in the region
Able to identify technical resources needed for reactive customer projects
Closely follows up on projects, making sure they are executed on time
Strong ability to link customer needs to IFF's capability and technologies. Able to identify flavor and ingredients opportunities with customers and provide feedback internally of product gaps in our portfolios
Promotes, participates and supports Category aligned initiatives
Contributes to the strategy of their local execution and their positioning with customers
Strong understanding of IFF's product portfolio and technologies and able to articulate relevant advantages to customers. Provides feedback and contributes to the development of new IFF's tools
Fosters the use of new materials and technologies from the Innovation programs, gathers critical feedback from team for continuous refinement
Able to lead customer working sessions, strong ability to listen to customers and deliver on their expectations
Able to lead the design solutions based on customer feedback and anticipate customer taste and texture preferences
Works to build customer network through customer interactions at product trainings, working sessions, presentations, and industry events
Sets project and team priorities to ensure timely execution
Passionate about developing people, coaching, strategy, management, and leadership
Able to attract, develop, engage, and retain talent. Strong ability to work well with others and resolve conflicts
Execution of teams' development plan using SMART objectives and personal aligned with Category and business objectives
Requirements:
BS degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Food Science, Food Engineering or related disciplines
Minimum 10 years' experience in food, pharmaceutical, ingredient or flavor industry
2 or 3 years exposure to interdepartmental cross-functional team roles (leader, participant, manager, etc.)
5 years in the specific field of expertise
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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