Flavorist/Senior Flavorist - Erlanger, KY or Cranbury, NJ

**73660BR**

**Job Title:**

Flavorist/Senior Flavorist - Erlanger, KY or Cranbury, NJ

**Department/Function:**

Research & Development

**Job Description:**

**Senior Flavorist/Flavorist - Erlanger, KY or Cranbury, NJ**

**MAIN FUNCTION** :

A Senior Flavorist/Flavorist is responsible for driving sales through the original creation of innovative winning flavors in the Beverage category.

**KEY SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:**

+ Flavor Creation Skills : 5+ years of experience in flavor creation with a proven track record of expertise and sales in the flavors category

+ Full working knowledge of all flavor raw materials, flavor chemistry, flavor creation & composition with good knowledge of manufacturing processes and delivery technologies

+ Leadership – The position requires excellence in leadership and project management skills

+ Communication – The position requires well developed communication skills , able to communicate at all levels and good presentation skills

+ Global Experience – able to demonstrate knowledge of and appreciate different cultures

**DESCRIPTION OF WORK PERFORMED:**

+ Development of creative and innovative winning flavors from scratch.

+ Create using multiple flavor delivery systems and flavor creation suitable for clean and clear labelling including systems for beverage including emulsion, encapsulation and spray drying within local regulatory guidelines.

+ Work in close collaboration with food scientists and ingredient & technology experts to develop total beverage solutions.

+ Develop a strong network of relationships ,with customers and vendors, across the industry

+ Trouble shoots problems faced in production in areas of compounding, extraction and separation.

+ Provide technical guidance to other functional groups within the company such as Quality Control, Production, Purchasing, Applications, Sales and R&D.

+ Work closely with Purchasing to ensure best pricing and quality of materials

+ Work with the global flavorist community to ensure transfer of knowledge.

+ Work closely with sensory/consumer insights to develop highly preferred flavor solutions.

+ Work with R & D to develop innovative raw materials

**KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:**

+ Proven track record of success in the F & F Industry

+ A team player with passion and drive to win.

+ Capable of creating flavors from Scratch.

+ Science Degree or higher (chemistry /Food Science preferred) at a reputable educational establishment

+ At least 5 years flavorist experience and able to demonstrate commercial success

+ Full working knowledge of all flavor raw materials, flavor chemistry flavor creation & composition

+ Good knowledge of manufacturing processes and delivery technologies

+ Highly developed project management skills including a working knowledge of Microsoft office (Excel, PPT, WORD etc.)of Microsoft office (Excel, PPT, WORD etc.)

Relocation assistance is available

This position offers a complete benefit package, including 401K/ESOP, pension, health, life and dental insurance. ​

ADM requires the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and a background check.

REF:73660BR

**Req/Job ID:**

73660BR

**City:**

Erlanger

**State:**

KY - Kentucky

**Ref ID:**

\#LI-JW1

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Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM’s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.

We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in our industry, as we strive to ensure our workforce represents the world that we help to feed: people of color, women, gender non-conforming, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, please visit our website here: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | ADM. (https://www.adm.com/en-us/culture-and-careers/diversity-equity-inclusion/)

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**Benefits and Perks**

Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package to support your well-being, including:

+ **Physical wellness** – medical/Rx, dental, vision and life insurance; on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable)

+ **Financial wellness** – flexible spending accounts, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, disability, workers’ compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection

+ **Mental and social wellness** – Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

Additional benefits include:

+ Paid vacation time, plus 11 paid holidays and one paid personal day

+ Adoption assistance and paid parental leave

+ Tuition assistance

+ Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs