Designer II at International Flavors & Fragrances

Responsibilities/Description:

• Independently selects and recommends appropriate solutions in compliance with client profile, legal, cost and stability requirements
• Work cross functionally with teams to develop new or modify existing solutions, recipes and/or processes
• Provide a high standard of technical support to both internal and external customers in a professional, timely manner with accurate and detailed technical project work
• Reviews, renews and renovates Flavor and Ingredient portfolios in line with established metrics
• Develops and improves finished product formulations using knowledge of industrial standards, country specific and client requirements
• Maintains and continuously renovates specific recipe database
• Establishes knowledge of recipe ingredients, raw materials and their functions, and fully understands the finished product production process
• Demonstrates excellent taste and texture, discrimination and articulation for ingredients, flavors and design of solutions
• Participates in Category initiatives and/or new concept generation
• Builds clear knowledge of customer and competitive brands
• Visits clients and presents technical information and taste and texture design concepts
• Conduct and undertake pilot trials primarily on Bakery and related applications.
• Works in close collaboration with Sales/Marketing, Flavorists, Product Experience, GRA and other departments to support project execution
• Shows positive attitude and passion
• Shares knowledge with the team and provide guidance to Trainee/Associate Designer
• Engages management to obtain appropriate resources or expertise

Requirements:

• Minimum entry level is Degree in Food Science or equivalent
• Minimum 7–10 years’ experience in Industrial Bakeries preferable or relevant experience in the Baking industry and related applications

Additional Requirements:

• At least a basic knowledge of dry compounded food ingredients, technical problem solving, proactivity, creativity and innovation
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Project management skills
• Travel within South Africa and Africa when required