Givaudan Careers Activation & Creation Perfumer

• University Degree preferred: science/chemistry or other suitable field of study

• Verbal and written command of English

• Proficiencyin one or moreadditionallanguages is an asset

• Basicproficiencyusing common PC applications

• Successful and consistent career as Perfumer with mastery of all corresponding skillsrequired or equivalent background

• Minimum of 5 years experience as a Perfumer

Professional Experience

• Successful and consistent career at a Perfumer II level havingreachedand exceeded corresponding performanceobjectives.

• Strong and proventrack recordof wins in given area(s) of specialization.

• Starts to be considered as an ingredient and formulation expert in given area(s) of specialization.

• Minimum of 4-6 years of experience at a Perfumer II level and mastery of 80% of competencies for Senior Perfumer I level at time of promotion.

Technical Skills -Fragrance Creation Ingredients & Formulation

• Demonstrates ability to develop manage and constantly enrich a portfolio of winning themes and perfumes from the gallery

• Demonstrates a sound base of technical skillscompetenciesand knowledge in area(s) of specialty

• Demonstrates a sound knowledge of specialties and captives as well as of relevant technologies.

• Demonstrates ability to apply fragrance creations to other categories.

Systems Processes RAPS/Legislation

• Mastersall relevant systems processes and has a sound knowledge of RAPS and the legislative framework.

General Business Skills

• Competent at managing own project portfolio settingprioritiesand managing resources involved in projects

• Competent to work effectively with all departments in development process on a regional and global level

• Develop ability to work collaboratively in the modification process (P2P)

Business Knowledge

Client Knowledge and Relationship

• Effectively supports Sales Marketing and Development with customer interactions understands customer organization and decision making andis able tosupport submissions with rationale and relevant story telling.

Market Knowledge

• Demonstrates solid knowledge of F&F industry

• Demonstrates a good understanding of general market dynamics including best sellers bestsmellers novelties etc. across multiple geographies

General Business Understanding

• Can articulate Givaudans brand and value proposition to influence customers

• Has a basic understanding of relevant business areas and concepts such as finance product costing Fragrance Ingredients Management supply chain etc. to influence win rate and profitability.

Self-Management and Leadership

• Communicates effectively across functions and geographies

• Learns from experiences; handles mistakes with poise

• Readilyseeksand accepts advice from colleagues