Sensory and Consumer Associate Specialist(

Job Number:

 190004KK)

Description

 

Sensory and Consumer Associate Specialist

 

“Market-leading products and headline-making projects”

  

Nestlé Research CenterKonolfingen, Switzerland 

Undefined period of time contract, act rate 100%, form 1st of October 2019

                                                                                                                                                      

Our Nestle Research Konolfingen near Bern / Switzerland develops for Nestlé worldwide, new products, processes and packaging concepts in the areas of Milk and Nutrition. In addition it also provides technical assistance to our factories.

 

For our NPTC Ambient Dairy Innovation Department, we are looking for a “Sensory and Consumer Specialist Associate”. Your main mission will be to provide sensory and consumer insight to support product and technology development projects and contribute to success in Innovation/renovation activities. Design and manage consumer research. Manage and coordinate sensory activities within given product categories (Dairy, Beverage).

 

Key responsibilities

• Design and Execute consumer studies with excellence:Propose best approach to provide consumer guidance to projects and execute research with external agencies. Define clear and time bounded plans. Manage studies: plan and design then analysis, reporting and presentation of results in line with best practices and expectations.


• Provide consumer insighton request, on specific topics.


• Manage sensory activities: Manage sensory requests and coordinate the work with the panel leader and different stakeholders, in order to ensure lean and transparent execution. Write and manage sensory documentation.


• Accountable for sensory panel performance and panel recruitmentwhenever needed with the support of panel leader and external agency.


• Coachthe Sensory Panel Leader and/or technician to reach excellence in execution and autonomy.


• Be responsible for good laboratory practices, compliant and high quality deliveries. Manage relevant sensory/consumer guidelines and standards.


• Build and share knowledge:Contribute to improve sensory and consumer knowledge and methodological development in NPTC Dairy. Contribute to internal trainings and to knowledge building and sharing in our internal consumer and sensory network across R&D and Nestlé. On request, share knowledge to broader audience (trainings, workshops, visitors...).
  

Education and experience 

• Master Degree in food science, with specialization in sensory and consumer field


• 2-3 years of experience in sensory evaluation and consumer insight, preferably in FMCG from R&D side.


• Experience in consumer product testing and good knowledge in market research


• Experience in the dairy field is an advantage


• A broad experience from business side is a plus


• Fluent in English, German is an advantage

Show us that you demonstrate initiative and results focus skills, combined with excellent communication skills. Your good tasting skills and team spirit will be appreciated. If your profile corresponds to the description please apply in Englishatwww.nestle.com/jobs. 

The Nestlé Group is the world’s largest food and beverage company with 91.4 billion Swiss Francs in sales in 2018. It is present in 190 countries around the world, has 413 factories and its 308,000 employees are committed to Nestlé’s purpose of enhancing quality of life and contributing to a healthier future. Nestlé offers a wide portfolio of products and services for people and their pets throughout their lives. Its more than 2000 brands range from global icons like Nescafé or Nespresso to local favourites. Company performance is driven by its Nutrition, Health and Wellness strategy. Nestlé is based in the Swiss town of Vevey where it was founded more than 150 years ago. Learn more about our Group and reasons to join us onwww.nestle.com.

   

Primary Location

: Switzerland-Bern-Konolfingen

Job

: Research/Development

Organization

: Société des Produits Nestlé S.A.

Schedule

: Full-time

Job Posting

: Aug 26, 2019, 2:26:22 PM