Creator Sweet goods

Creator Sweet Goods & Beverage

As a Flavourist at Givaudan, you will be working for a company that touches billions of consumers more than a hundred times a day. Our passion for our customers - the big food & beverage companies - and their brands brings a new dimension to our Business to Business industry. You will be working for the market leader that is at the forefront of innovation in an industry of emotions. We have a culture that works to inspire, challenge and capture the heart and soul of consumers and customers.

Based in Egyt and reporting to the Local Technical Manager, Egypt, you will be catering to flavor creation needs of the Middle East region.

Sounds interesting? It could well be your perfect opportunity if, like us, you always aim to exceed customer needs, deliver value and are skilled at fostering strong relationships. In this exciting role you will be responsible for

Preparing flavour samples as requested for customer briefs, applications needs, technology performance assessment, QC standards, physical testing, etc. Formulating new flavour creations or modify existing flavours to meet customer requirements, internal testing needs, or new technology development for multiple flavour types Participating in the evaluation of materials developed internally or from external sources and assess potential for flavour creation Participating and learning about all areas of the company directly related to executing customer briefs (analytical chemistry, sensory, consumer understanding, regulatory, flavour delivery, manufacturing, etc.) Serving as technical expert and advisor to marketing, sales and customers for ingredient and flavour performance for multiple flavour types and to resolve flavour production issues and customer complaints and complete ownership of created flavours Establishing and maintaining effective relationships with multiple customers; able to gain their trust and respect Maintaining a safe, clean and organized lab environment in accordance with EH&S policies and hold others accountable for following these guidelines Executing daily brief-related tasks and fully manage assigned projects and provide flavours which meet all defined customer needs and which meet good manufacturing practices, sample scale-up, production requirements, regulatory compliance, etc. as well as leading customer visits for flavor creation and product presentations at the customer when required. Coaching, training, motivating, and mentoring flavour assistants.

You ?

Are you someone who wants to grow and shape your own world? Who thrives being in a culture where you can express yourself in a creative team environment? Who wants to collaborate and learn together with teams who are as passionate as you are? Then come join us – and impact your world.

Your professional profile includes

Primary Qualifications

A Pharmacist, experience in a food applications lab, production or related area is a plus 0-3 years experience as a Beverages/Sweets Flavourist in an international environment

Technical Expertise

Demonstrates expert level tasting skills with an intermediate level ability to understand how to adjust a flavour formulation in the direction needed for flavour modifications Intermediate level knowledge of raw materials and flavour ingredients with an expert level ability to formulate selected flavour types to deliver flavour performance for customer briefs, problem solving processes, research and development needs, etc. Intermediate level understanding of common Givaudan flavour creation solvent and carrier systems Intermediate level ability to interface with customers and effectively discuss the flavour creation needs for selected flavour types and provide direction to help solve flavour performance issues in their applications Intermediate level knowledge of local and regional regulatory requirements for flavours Ability to prepare and present complex flavour creation related technical presentations Intermediate level knowledge of application equipment, ingredients, and manufacturing procedures Intermediate level knowledge of formulating suitable delivery systems for various

Your future employer?

Givaudan is the global leader in the creation of flavours and fragrances. In close collaboration with food, beverage, consumer product and fragrance partners, Givaudan develops tastes and scents that delight consumers the world over. With a passion to understand consumers’ preferences and a relentless drive to innovate, Givaudan is at the forefront of creating flavours and fragrances that ‘engage your senses’. The Company achieved sales of CHF 4.7 billion in 2016. Headquartered in Switzerland with local presence in over 98 locations, the company has more than 10,476 employees worldwide. Givaudan invites you to discover more at www.givaudan.com