Job Title : Senior Flavorist & Technical Manager
Location : Midrand, South Africa
The purpose of this role is to create flavors (Beverage and Sweet Goods) for the SSA region, offering exposure and opportunities to work on creations for other countries in the IMA region (India, Middle East, and Africa).
This position provides exposure to new raw materials, innovation, and analytical science for flavor creation.
It's a great opportunity for someone from another location to understand and explore the SSA market's flavor authenticity. At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional.
We value Diversity, Equity & Inclusion as a shared responsibility integrated into our daily work, benefiting our People, Customers & Communities, and driving business value.
We promote equal access to opportunities, foster a sense of belonging, and celebrate authenticity.
Key Responsibilities:Create flavors for Beverage and Sweet Goods applications.Have knowledge and experience in using flavor raw materials (Natural and Nature Identical).Understand flavor application processes.Manage creation and application projects.Ensure proper brief execution.Deploy BU strategies within the team.Promote and utilize innovative solutions.What We Offer:Opportunities for growth and advancement for those embracing innovation and initiative.A customer-first approach, working with renowned brands to turn ideas into impactful solutions.Dedication to creating better futures for customers, communities, people, and the planet through our technology.Responsibility and accountability aligned with our values to drive sustainable solutions.Candidate Profile:Technical background in Food Science / Food Industry / Chemistry (Master's degree).8 to 15 years of professional experience in the food or flavor industry, with broad knowledge of the food industry and flavor creation skills.Strong sense of ownership, results-oriented, and contributing significantly to success.Accountability in decision-making, aligned with values and positive outcomes.Commitment to teamwork, collaboration, and respecting diverse perspectives.Curiosity, openness to new challenges, and pioneering spirit.Leadership by example, inspiring and encouraging exploration and growth.Fluency in English; additional languages are a plus.Application Process:If interested, please apply online by uploading your resume in English via our career portal.
Due to privacy regulations, we can only interact actively with applications through our portal.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:DSM-firmenich is dedicated to inclusion, ensuring fair recruitment practices, and promoting a diverse workforce reflective of our communities. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, or other protected statuses. We support reasonable accommodations for disabled applicants.
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