Senior Flavorist - Cranbury, NJ

Archer Daniels Midland • Cranbury, NJ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

ADM is seeking a Senior Flavorist for the Beverage & Sweet Food category in Cranbury, NJ. This role will focus on developing flavor solutions for a key global enterprise account, collaborating with internal scientists and flavorists, and working closely with the customer. The Senior Flavorist will drive sales by creating compelling, innovative flavors, demonstrating deep knowledge of ingredients and technology, and mentoring future flavorists.

Requirements

• >15 years of experience in the flavor industry with a proven track record of expertise and sales in the Sweet & Beverage categories.
• Citrus and emulsion experience is a plus.
• Well-developed communication skills across all functions, both internally and externally.
• Able to present technical information to customers.
• Foundational leadership skills.
• Proven track record of success in the F&F Industry, notably in the Beverage & Sweet categories.
• Capable of creating innovative flavors upon joining the organization.
• Bachelor of Science Degree or higher (chemistry /Food Science preferred).
• At least 10 years working as a Flavor Chemist on the bench.
• Must be a member in good standing in the Society of Flavor Chemists, if US-based.
• Knowledge of all flavor raw materials, flavor chemistry, flavor creation & composition.
• Good knowledge of manufacturing processes and delivery technologies, most notably spray drying, Citrus, and emulsions.
• Highly developed project management skills including a working knowledge of Microsoft office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word etc.).

Nice To Haves

• Citrus and emulsion experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate deeply with the focused account contacts while effectively communicating and working with our internal departments.
• Independently manage creative projects and drive outstanding sales performance in the Beverage and Sweet categories.
• Develop creative and innovative Flavors across all applications within the category.
• Work with integrated ADM flavor & extract development to define a robust portfolio of flavoring ingredients useful to our customers.
• Develop a strong network of relationships with customers.
• Collaborate with the flavorist community to ensure transfer of knowledge.
• Participate in ADM Flavorist Academy, mentoring Flavorist Trainees to develop creations for applications within the segment.
• Work with Marketing to promote the category, message and publicize our competencies.
• Work with Account Managers to identify opportunities for the Beverage & Sweet categories.
• Participate on all high potential Beverage & Sweet projects.

Benefits

• Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
• Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.
• If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior