Givaudan Careers Activation Perfumer

Location : Bangkok Satellite Creative Centre

Reporting to RegionalHead F&B APAC

Purpose

Develop winning fragrances in areas of specialization. Work internally with commercial and development teams to build market and consumer understanding. Represent Givaudan with key clients. Actively supportglobal and regional initiatives.

Core Responsibilities

• Rework formulas chosen fromFragranceGalleryto besubmittedon L&R briefs targeting highest efficiency through a minimum of modifications.

• Upon request of evaluation work independently and collaboratively linking with originating perfumer where needed to adapt winning fragrance themes for various bases pricepointsand norms.

• In support of Gallery managers and category teams contribute to pro-actively fill olfactive gaps in the Gallery e.g. market types.

• In your role of cross category activation perfumer support category teams of perfumersdevelopmentand salesif and whenneeded on (long tail) L&R customers.

Academic Background

• 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

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.

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

• Minimum of 10 years experience as a Perfumer

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

Competencies

• Action Oriented

• Technical Learning

• Perseverance

• Material/Formula interactions

• Integrity and Trust

• Customer Focus

• Dealing with Paradox

• Drive for Results

• Dealing with Ambiguity

• Business Acumen