Industry Specialist -Alcoholic Drinks, IMA
Midrand, South Africa


Company
At dsm-firmenich people are at the heart of the company. We are committed to equal employment opportunities and value diversity in the workplace.


Job Purpose


To participate in the elaboration of the category strategy of the zone, to coordinate the technical activities for the Alcohol category (Beverage) and to provide the best technical support to clients and different internal partners in cluster and zone.


Key Responsibilities:

• Develop new foods/beverages formulations based on industrial standards and country specific requirements.
• To manage all the brief/project of the cluster pertaining to Alcohol Drinks.
• Select and evaluate the right flavor solution in compliance with legal, costs, clients & applications requirements.
• Ensure to have the right flavor solutions for the category * Address future technical category needs.
• Understand the commercial needs for the category/market.
• Be the technical contact/support for the key category customers/markets in cluster.
• Prepare and lead external/internal workshops/trainings in cluster.
• Visit clients and affiliates on need basis.
• Promote teamwork amongst departments to meet customer needs.
• Secure and lead the category strategy zone IMA together with the BU and marketing category manager: participate in country business reviews, drive the promotion pipeline, prepare the quarterly category reviews (sales, vitality, products review, set up and implementation of action plans).
• Foster synergies with other categories and leverage best practices.
• Manage various administrative internal systems/tasks related to projects briefs and keep daily record on laboratory work and results.
• Establish new protocols for use/stability of ingredients/flavors or laboratory equipment.
• Respect good laboratory practices following established HSE rules.

We value:

• Technical background in Food Science/Food Industry with at least 5 years of professional experience in a Distillery/Food or flavor industry, preferably in the Alcohol category
• Pro-active, autonomous and able to take initiatives;
• Capable of handling multiple projects in a methodical manner, within short deadlines;
• Accurate, rigorous and well organized;
• Strong strategic and analytical thinking;
• Willing to travel;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; enthusiastic, open-minded and good team player;
  Fluent in English;
• Any other language would be an asset;
• Computer literate (MS Office);

We offer:

• Entry to the exciting and inspiring world of perfumes and taste.
• A culture that values diversity where people are at the heart of the company.
• The opportunity to work for a company that cares about the environment and sets and achieves ambitious sustainability objectives.
• Flexibility in working hours.
• A dynamic working environment.
• Competitive benefits.

Our Commitment:


dsm-firmenich is fully dedicated to inclusion because when people feel engaged and empowered, their creativity and innovation drives unprecedented progress. We aim to build a workplace where opportunity really is equal, so everyone can thrive. We do not discriminate there’s a place for everyone at dsm-firmenich.