Job Summary

Are you inspired to contribute your expertise to a global leading Ingredients organization? We are a global leader in taste, scent and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of solutions for the food & beverage industry.
We are looking for a dedicated and passionate individual to join IFF Food Ingredient team as Senior Application Specialist, Beverage & Dairy. Come join the global Ingredients leader where science and creativity meet to create essential solutions for a better world!

Your Focus

As Senior Application Specialist Beverage & Dairy, you will conduct product development work in various Beverage and Dairy application on all IFF product lines. You will provide technical services to ASEAN customers to support IFF business in Beverage, Dairy and Health Ingredients food industries as required to meet the IFF business objectives.

This is a Singapore based position and will report to Application Lead, ASEAN

How You Will Contribute

Lead beverage and dairy projects in development of new solutions and application or modification of existing products, recipes and/or processes based on needs of our customers as well as enlarge IFF solution and concept pool for future business opportunities.Provide timely technical support and knowledge, using textural, stabilizing ingredients including hydrocolloids, emulsifiers, enzyme, protein and other functional ingredient into beverage and dairy applications, to internal and external customers with prioritisation based on customer status and project business impact. Specifically:Professional and timely responses in line with agreed timeframesAccurate and detailed technical project work and associated reportsCost effective approaches and solutions to technical support projectsHigh level knowledge of recipe ingredients, raw materials, and their functionDevelops and improves finished product formulations using knowledge of industrial standards, country specific, and client requirements.Researches, refines, and upgrades solutions for client projects.Demonstrates consistent significant commercial success year after yearAnticipates, investigates, and resolves problems related to raw materials, solutions, finished prototypes and initial scale-up procedures.Run laboratory trials on formulations of various beverage and dairy products, as required.Ensure all activities are in line with IFF policies, business strategies and Global Innovation Rules as well as safe, hygienic and efficient day-to-day operations of the Dairy, Beverage, Frozen dessert laboratory and facilities.Regularly update and maintain technical self-note into relevant IFF databases that the company may develop and introduce from time to time.Commitment to all company’s policies, rules and regulations and IFF quality and continuous improvement programsAttend and contribute to relevant knowledge meetings and various Company local and regional conferences, trade exhibitions and business meetings where required.Assist and support line manager for projects, Technical-Service-Requests development, project and lab management.Share and present IFF products’ knowledge and application technology to internal and external customers.Works in close collaboration with Sales/Marketing, GRA and other departments to support project executionHelp to troubleshoot in design formulation and processing related issuesContributes to and/or develops internal training/development programs for technical community.Mentors Trainees and more junior Designers.Fosters and drives interdepartmental regional and/or global technical networks/relationships.Demonstrates being a team player, a leader, and/or collaborator in high value and selective must-win projects often aligned to global accounts.
 

What you will need to be successful

Degree in Food Science, Food Technology or any other Food related or relevant discipline.At least 12 year of relevant industrial experience in Beverage, Dairy, Food Ingredients industry or equivalent.Strong experience in designing product formulation of Beverage or Dairy industry or equivalent.Familiar with ASEAN taste preference.Good understanding of plant, milk-fermented drink, dry blended beverage, nutritional benefits in protein beverages and agglomerations would be highly regardedGood knowledge of food ingredients, including:Raw material knowledge, especially hydrocolloids, emulsifiers, protein, flavors, etc. Product development (incl. Formulation)  Beverage or Dairy processing parametersUnderstanding of commercial factors that affect product cost and selling price Good communication skill both written and verbal, good fluency in English is required.Willing to travel within ASEAN as and when required.Good familiarity with Microsoft suite apart from Application related IT System or Application.Logical, methodical, analytical thought process capable with accuracy and high attention to details.Proactive and self-motivation, ability to engage across all levels.Strong project management skills, prioritizing workload to meet multiple deadlines.Agility to adapt.Technical problem-solving skills.Planning, time management, organisational skills and influencing skills.

We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.

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