Main Tasks/Responsibilities
Coordination and execution of regional development pipeline:
• Lead a team of technologists to execute the flavour evaluations, applications and sensory projects
• Coordinate the APAC R&D proactive project pipelines on evaluation, application and sensory in alignment to business strategies
• Develop innovative recipes for sweet goods: beverage, dairy, confectionery and bakery categories
• Conduct trainings/workshops to internal teams on new technologies and processes through effective application demos
Regional evaluation and application support
• Manage or collaborate with Mane Asian affiliates on key customers briefs related to Mane Singapore topics
• Provide technical support and guidance to customers and affiliates on application related to Mane Singapore topics
• Support category and sales teams for technical presentations and key project initiatives to customers
Evaluation and application lab management
• Build and maintain database of sweet flavours and recipes based on customer’s feedback, marketing trends, consumer insights and sensory reports
• Responsible for food ingredient and equipment sourcing for sweet goods applications
• Ensure safe operations and preventive maintenance of equipment in the application lab
May 2023
Requirements
Qualifications & experience
• Degree or equivalent in food science, chemistry or relevant fields
• At least 5 years of experience in flavours/food ingredient/food manufacturing industry
• Past experience on food application, flavour chemistry and sensory methodologies
• Knowledge and experience in the field of coffee or tea are preferred
• Fluency in English is a must, additional languages are advantageous
Personal skills:
• Strong project management and organization skills with the ability to multi-task
• Good leadership and interpersonal skills
• Good communication and presentation skills,