Reg Application Technical Lead, HNC Taste

Country: Singapore

On-Site

At dsm-firmenich people are at the heart of the company. We are committed to equal employment opportunities and value diversity in the workplace.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identifies key TTH and HNC Taste resources needed to complete regional HNC Taste projects successfully (marketing, consumer insight, sensory, application, creation, analytical...)
• Participates to TTH regional morning meetings
• Is responsible for planning and overseeing  all HNC Taste regional projects from ideation through to completion.
• For complex projects, initiates project kick-off, defines project charter and project scope, defines with project team the project plan to achieve target outcome, establishes a communication plan (team meetings, stakeholder information, Steer Co’s…)
• Lead and manage the Regional Taste Expertise from a Technical and Business Development perspective.
• Together with the regional HNC segment leads and GMBD counterparts, build, tailor & deploy the TTH and HNC relevant Taste technologies in line with the global segment strategies and the key segment markets needs
• Ensure tastings are done in a safe and controlled environment following established protocols
• Connect on a regular basis with local communities (incl SAL) and HNC Taste Global Technical lead to share needs and knowledge and report back to Global Tech HNC Taste Lead
• Continuously develop and maintain Taste expertise by delivering up to date tools that can be shared internally and with clients 
• With the regional HNC SAL, assess the results throughout the year (quaterly review of business sales/vitality KPI's) and contribute to highlight the category needs for future strategy reviews and alignments, take corrective actions and share, promote and leverage successes.
• Build efficient working relationships with  Sales, Application, Creation, Marketing, Collection Management,  Sensory, other dsm-firmenich groups and relevant external partners to achieve the objectives.
• Lead technical execution of self-assigned HNC Taste relevant briefs by using and leveraging product and client knowledge
• Develop new flavors solutions answering client’s needs and to provide a high technical support to clients thanks to a deep product knowledge.
• Nuture productive customer relationships
• Position dsm-firmenich as the flavor supplier to count on for competitive added value market knowledge, brand understanding, winning flavors and technologies.
• Ensures strong storytelling to strengthen the submission and build trust with the client. Prepare and deliver client's technical presentations linked to HNC Taste relevant briefs in partnership with corresponding AM
• Acts and be considered as the Taste expert in the HNC region (e.g demonstrate a thorough understanding of Taste technologies, processes and tools)
• Be an active sponsor and participate to the regional HNC leadership meetings.
• Acts as one key Technical point of contact at regional level for HNC Taste regarding Key Global Strategic topics
• Support the Regional deployment of the Global Client TTH Facing Programs and Tonalities from a Technical perspective across all HNC segments
• Execute independantly the technical coordination of regional HNC Taste briefs
• Co-lead the technical coordination of New Joint Concepts for HNC Taste regionally and the direct support for relevant Key strategic clients and projects 
• Ensure efficient projects execution and drive the project team towards efficiency and accountability.    
• Develop new food or beverages formulations based on industrial standards and country / client specific requirements
• Establish/run new protocols to evaluate the stability of developed solutions or laboratory equipment
• Evaluate new raw materials
• Respect good laboratory practices following established HSE rules*Monitors project progresses and defines corrective actions if deviating from plan
• Defines with team submission validation and guides team towards the solution (e.g. Sensory test, Consumer test)
• Ensure that post mortem analysis are conducted on key projects lost and won in order to take corrective actions, leverage best practices and improve hit-rate.

We bring:

• A rich history and a promising future of bold scientific innovation and passionate creation with our customers;
• A space to grow by encouraging and supporting curiosity and an open mindset;
• The opportunity to work for a company where sustainability is much more than a claim and is core to our strategy and purpose;
• Barrier-free communities within our organization where every employee is equally valued and respected – regardless of their background, beliefs, or identity;
• A firm belief that working together with our customers 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;

You bring:

• Knowledge of the Food, Food supplement or Pharma industry, Food ingredients and Flavors
• Good experience (10 years mini) in Food / Flavor Product Development
• Proactivity and outside of the box thinking
• Ability to influence others and synthetize information
• Ability to understand strength and weakness of people to assign the right resources to each project
• Experience in project management, rigorous, with a strong analytical mindset and excellent problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills to facilitate cross-functional communication, autonomous, with strong time management and organizational skills and the ability to take initiative
• Technical education in food formulation or flavors

The application process

Interested in this position? Please apply online by uploading your resume in English via our career portal. 

Equal Opportunities Commitment

dsm-firmenich is fully dedicated to inclusion because when people feel engaged and empowered, their creativity and innovation drives unprecedented progress. We aim to build a workplace where opportunity really is equal, so everyone can thrive. We do not discriminate: there’s a place for everyone at dsm-firmenich.

dsm-firmenich is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. dsm-firmenich people are as diverse as our customers. For us that includes a commitment to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. 

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About DSM-Firmenich

As innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances for the world’s growing population to thrive. With our comprehensive range of solutions, with natural and renewable ingredients and renowned science and technology capabilities, we work to create what is essential for life, desirable for consumers, and more sustainable for the planet. dsm-firmenich is a Swiss-Dutch company, listed on the Euronext Amsterdam, with operations in almost 60 countries and revenues of more than €12 billion. With a diverse, worldwide team of nearly 30,000 employees, we bring progress to life™ every day, everywhere, for billions of people.