Seasoning Creator/Design

IFF (Indonesia) (Jakarta, Jakarta, Indonesia)

DKI Jakarta, Indonesia

We boldly bring together science and creativity to create what the world needs. An industry leader in food, beverage, health and biosciences, we create essential solutions – from global icons to unexpected innovations and experiences. Equal parts outspoken and analytical, our international collective of thinkers working with customers to bring scents, tastes, experiences, ingredients and solutions for products people crave.

About this position

A Seasoning Flavorist works independently and in project teams to develop winning seasonings for key local, strategic, regional, and global customers. A Seasoning Flavorist continues to develop skills in seasoning creation and design and may support more senior Seasoning Flavorist in IFF on internal and external projects.

Responsibilities

• Application and use of Product Experience (PX) data for projects.
• Understanding of GRA, legislation, restrictions, marketing claims, cost targets on projects.
• Works on projects for key local, strategic, and regional customers with commercial success.
• Demonstrates ability to work within a team and win as a team.
• Develops presentation skills for both internal and external.
• Navigates the balance between creative design and project constraints. (cost and product performance)
• Competent in seasoning & pre-mix creation and formulation for new technologies and delivery systems.
• Demonstrates excellent taste, discrimination and articulation for ingredients, flavors and applications.
• Develops general understanding of R&D technical approaches and applies understanding to testing methodologies.
• Strong understanding of different application methods, and competent in applying seasonings to various bases.
• Modifies and upgrades current formulations with new innovation tools when transferring from one manufacturing site or country to another.
• Provides expertise input into Category initiatives and proposes new tool to fill gap via Innovation programs.
• Understands the Seasoning Creation, 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).

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Food Sciences, Food Chemistry, Food Technology or any other relevant industry.
• At least 3 years of experiences in seasoning formulation and creation.
• Strong communication, presentation, storytelling, and negotiation skills.
• Effective communication skills in English language, both verbal and written.