Taste Creation Palette Senior Manager

4 weeks ago


Princeton, New Jersey, United States Firmenich Full time

Taste Creation Services Senior manager

Plainsboro, NJ (preferred), alternatively Barcelona or Belgium

On-Site

Are you interested in joining a team standing at the frontlines of key company processes, and managing many different stakeholders in Taste, Texture and Health?

Are you driven by the chance to make a difference, identifying opportunities for improvement and bringing solution?

Would you like to join us in bringing progress to life?

This position will bring you a wide learning on how the flavor industry works and will enable you to further develop project management and leadership skills.

At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is what drives us. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work, benefiting to our People, Customers & Communities and driving business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated.

Your key responsibilities

  • Develop and implement strategic management of the flavor creation palette in collaboration with key stakeholders in creation, innovation, and procurement.
  • Monitor the raw material palette balancing quick response, reduction of the complexity and stock level targets.
  • Drive the Creation Palette Committee for the development of a sustainable palette in all decisions related to raw materials.
  • Lead decisions around raw material shortages, coordinate implementation of solution and communicate with concerned stakeholders.
  • Build KPIs relating to our creation palette and propose ways for improvement.

We bring

  • A space to grow by encouraging and supporting curiosity and an open mindset;
  • A flexible work environment that empowers people to take accountability for their work and own the outcome;
  • A firm belief that working together is the key to achieving great things;
  • An eagerness to be one team and learn from each other to bring progress to life and create a better future
  • International organization where every employee is equally valued and respected – regardless of their background, beliefs, or identity;
  • We offer competitive pay, career growth opportunities, and outstanding benefit programs

You bring

  • 5 to 10 years of experience in project management and data management, experience in consumer goods is a plus.
  • Strong project management skills, with ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent skills in MS Office tools and ERP systems (PPT, Excel, Outlook, Access, Power BI, Webi)
  • Team player, able to give and take feedback, collaborate, and influence in a positive way.
  • Excellent communication skills oral and written (fluent in English, additional language is a plus)
  • Excellent analytical, solution oriented and decision-making skills.


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