A Seasoning Flavorist Level I works independently and in project teams to develop winning seasonings for key local, strategic, regional customers. A Seasoning Flavorist Level I, continues to develop skills in seasoning creation and design and may support more senior Seasoning Flavorists in IFF internal and external projects. A Seasoning Flavorist I may provide mentorship and guidance to Associate Seasoning Flavorists and Trainee Seasoning Flavorists.
Flavor/Seasoning Creation & Design
- Independently manages time and projects for mid-level briefs
- Application and use of Product Experience (PX) data for projects
- Works on projects for key local, strategic, and regional customers, with commercial success
- Demonstrates ability to work within a team and contribute
- Develops presentation skills for both internal and external stakeholders
- Good understanding of GRA, legislation restrictions marketing claims, cost targets on projects
- Navigates the balance between creative design and project constraints (cost, product performance)
- Competent in flavor creation and formulation for specific technologies and delivery systems
Innovation & New Technology
- Drives usage of new technologies and Innovation tools to deliver differentiated winning seasoning design
- Ability to demonstrate excellent seasoning formulation with new tools from Innovation programs
- Develops general understanding of R&D technical approaches and apply understanding to testing methodologies
- Continuous exploration of different application methods, and competent in applying seasonings to various bases
Customer Intimacy & Technical Partnership
- Understands broad business strategy, including strength in core technology, areas for ongoing technology development, and customer segmentation
- Understands the Seasoning Flavorist Level I role, how it fits into the business and contributes to IFF success
- Broadens business understanding of other functions: Production, Quality Control, Sales and Marketing and Product Experience (PX)
- Develops technical network within IFF to collaborate and expand knowledge of raw materials and flavor creation
- Builds customer relationships and brand understanding
- Understands market and market trends
Job Requirements:
- Minimum entry level is a completed University/College Degree
- Master’s degree in Science related area preferred
- Has spent 5 - 7 years in seasoning creation (preferably 2 with IFF)
- Promoted from Associate Seasoning Flavorist or entered at an equivalent level 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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