Senior Flavourist, Beverages (m/f/d) Heidelberg

Job Description

• Development of creative and innovative winning flavors from scratch.
• Work in close collaboration with food scientists and ingredient & technology experts to develop flavor solutions for the dairy and food category.
• Excellence in matching capability
• Create using multiple flavor delivery systems and flavor creation suitable for clean and clear labelling. This includes emulsion, encapsulation and spray drying within local regulatory guidelines.
• Build a strong Food/Sweet Flavor Portfolio suitable for fruit preparations/pastes, syrups and pure flavor solutions.
• Support of sales and product management activities through promotion of our flavor competencies.
• Participation at the customer interface for high potential projects
• Work with the global Chief Dairy flavorist to ensure transfer of knowledge into the EAMEI region.
• Work within the global Flavourist network
• Assist in the training of flavorist trainees who are part of the ADM Academy of Future Flavorists

• Science Degree or higher (chemistry /Food Science preferred) at a reputable educational establishment
• Completed training at a recognized flavor school (e.g. ISIPCA), in an international flavor house or at the ADM Academy
• At least 10 years flavorist experience, post training.
• Full working knowledge of all flavor raw materials, flavor chemistry, flavor creation & composition
• Good knowledge of manufacturing processes and delivery technologies
• Communication – The position requires well developed communication skills , able to communicate at all levels and good presentation skills
• Very good knowledge of English and a willingness to learn German. 
• Highly developed project management skills including a working knowledge of Microsoft office (Excel, PPT, WORD etc.)

• Challenging tasks, short decision-making processes and a high level of personal responsibility in a modern work environment with flexible work time models
• Room for innovative thinking and growth
• A company culture which promotes continuous learning and diversity
• Excellent career opportunities in a world leading nutrition company
• An attractive remuneration including a variety of social benefits like subsidized health & fitness offers