Givaudan Careers Flavourist II

Join us and celebrate the beauty of human experience. Create for happier healthier lives with love for nature. Together with passion and creativity we deliver food innovations craft inspired fragrances and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions. Theres much to learn and many to learn from with more than 17000 employees around the world to explore ideas and ambitions with. Every day your talent your innovative spirit and your determination will shape our future making a positive difference on billions of people. Every essence of you enriches our world. We are Givaudan. Human by nature.

PURPOSE & SCOPE OF THE JOB
As a Flavourist II you will lead the creation and development of flavours that delight consumers across Beverage Sweet and Dairy categories in Oceania bringing sensory excellence to life through science and this critical sole contributor role you will combine deep technical expertise with creative flair to shape taste experiences that strengthen our customers brands and drive business growth.

Collaborating seamlessly with commercial and technical partners you will co-create winning taste solutions that anticipate consumer needs and set new standards in market performance. Your insight and innovation will fuel regional initiatives imperative to achieving our Sales and New Win Revenue ambitions.

By applying a balance of creativity science and intuition you will uphold technical excellence and compliance with all regulatory and company standards delivering results that embody Givaudans purpose: to create for happier healthier lives with love for nature

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES
Prepare flavour samples as requested for customer briefs applications needs technology performance assessment QC standards physical testing etc.
Formulate new flavour creations or modify existing flavours to meet customer requirements internal testing needs or new technology development for multiple flavour types
Participate in the evaluation of materials developed internally or from external sources and assess potential for flavour creation
Participate and learn about all areas of the company directly related to executing customer briefs (analytical chemistry sensory consumer understanding regulatory flavour delivery manufacturing etc.)
As a core member of the Oceania Commercial Management Team act as the segment technical contact in senior strategic forums and represent the segment technical function for key projects
Lead and develop the technical teams through ongoing coaching and training to achieve optimal performance.
Plan training and overseas sabbaticals for staff. Increase connectivity to the other regional innovation centers.
Serve as technical expert and advisor to marketing sales and customers for ingredient and flavour performance for multiple flavour types
Guide and support the formulation and development of innovative new products to meet market and customer requirements in the Oceania sub region.
Execute daily brief-related tasks and fully manage assigned projects and provide flavours which meet all defined customer needs and which meet good manufacturing practices sample scale-up production requirements regulatory compliance etc. as well as leading customer visits for flavor creation and product presentations at the customer when required.
Establish and maintain effective relationships with multiple customers; able to gain their trust and respect
Liaise with Givaudan colleagues in the Asia Pacific region and overseas including the regional Innovation team and ST. Collaborate closely with local and Regional Marketing on proactive new product concepts.
Drive innovation and technology and provide senior level technical support to major customers when needed. Develop strong relationships at key customers to support sales activities.
Maintain a safe clean and organized lab environment in accordance with EH&S policies and hold others accountable for following these guidelines

REPORTING
Line Manager: Technical Lead Beverage Dairy and Sweet
Direct Reports : None

JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education & Knowledge:
- Polytechnic or Bachelors Degree in Food Science Chemistry Biology and any experience in a food applications lab production or related area
- Knowledge of general food & nutra applications and business
- Commercial acumen preferably in B2B and/or B2C
- Computer skills and familiar with all major software used

Experience:
- 3-6 years experience as a Flavourist AFTER completion of Givaudan Flavourist Training programme or accepted industry equivalent
- Broad technical food Application skills
- Comfortable working in a large matrix business

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
Demonstrates expert level tasting skills with an intermediate level ability to understand how to adjust a flavour formulation in the direction needed for flavour modifications
Intermediate level knowledge of raw materials and flavour ingredients with an expert level ability to formulate selected flavour types to deliver flavour performance for customer briefs problem solving processes research and development needs etc.
Intermediate level understanding of common Givaudan flavour creation solvent and carrier systems
Intermediate level ability to interface with customers and effectively discuss the flavour creation needs for selected flavour types and provide direction to help solve flavour performance issues in their applications
Intermediate level knowledge of local and regional regulatory requirements for flavours
Ability to prepare and present complex flavour creation related technical presentations
Intermediate level knowledge of application equipment ingredients and manufacturing procedures
Intermediate level knowledge of formulating suitable delivery systems for various application bases
Intermediate level knowledge of analytical methodologies (G.C. HPLC Mass Spec.)
Expert level knowledge of flavour manufacturing equipment and processes
Intermediate level knowledge of flavour performance and be able to formulate using this data to improve flavour performance
Ability to supervise flavour assistants

At Givaudan you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch peoples lives.

We value the different perspectives that come from diverse cultures backgrounds and experiences.

Everyone regardless of race gender identity sexual orientation age disability culture religion or any personal circumstances is warmly welcomed at Givaudan a place where we all love to be and grow.

Every essence of you enriches our world. Join us in making a difference together.