Cheese Application Specialist

2 weeks ago


Madison, Wisconsin, United States IFF Family of Companies Full time

Requisition ID : 502884

Job Description

IFF, a global leader in dairy solutions, is seeking a dynamic and experienced Cheese Application Scientist to join our North America Cultures Application team in Madison - Wisconsin. As a Cheese Applications Scientist, you will be responsible for providing technical support and expertise to our customers and distributors in the cheese industry, with a focus on the use of cultures and enzymes in cheese production. You will collaborate with internal and external technical experts, understand, and communicate market trends, and identify new opportunities for IFF products and solutions. You will be part of a dynamic and diverse team that is passionate about being the premier partner with our customers to create delicious and sustainable dairy products for consumers around the world.

Job Requirements
  • Work closely with customers and distributors to understand their needs and challenges and provide technical support and guidance on the use of IFF cultures and enzymes in cheese production.
  • Conduct trials, demonstrations, and trainings at customer sites or IFF facilities, and evaluate the performance and quality of cheese products.
  • Provide feedback and recommendations to customers and distributors on how to optimize their cheese processes and formulations, and troubleshoot any issues or complaints.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with key decision makers and influencers in the cheese industry, and position IFF as a trusted partner and solution provider.
  • Collaborate with internal and external technical experts, such as R&D, sales, product managers, marketing, and regulatory, to share knowledge, best practices, and insights on the cheese market and applications.
  • Monitor and communicate market trends, customer needs, competitor activities, and new opportunities for IFF products and solutions in the cheese segment.
  • You will also be responsible for supporting new culture and enzyme development, and launch projects for the cheese segment.
  • Participate in trade shows, seminars, webinars, and other events to promote IFF's cheese capabilities and offerings.
  • Travel throughout USA and occasionally to Canada to visit customers and distributors, and support IFF's cheese business.
  • Conduct cheese trials in pilot plant to support customer, internal innovation, and R&D new products development projects.
  • Travel to pilot plant lab in New century – Kansas for on the job training for initial few months.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in food science, dairy science, biotechnology, or related field.
  • At least 5 years of experience in the cheese industry and application, with knowledge of cheese production processes, formulations, ingredients, and quality parameters.
  • Expertise in the use of cultures and enzymes in cheese production, and familiarity with IFF's portfolio of dairy solutions.
  • Strong technical skills and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail and customer satisfaction.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written, in Italian and English.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a proactive and customer-oriented mindset.
  • Ability to travel up to 50% of the time and adapt to different cultures and environments.


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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