Job Summary
An Application Specialist 2 exhibits independent application and project planning ability, seamlessly integrating creativity, innovation, and presentation skills to provide best in class support to IFF clients. The Specialist clearly displays strong finished product knowledge with excellent problem-solving abilities and can establish and guide cross-functional teams focusing on product, project or innovation development. In this role, the Specialist works locally and regionally, utilizing established internal and external customer networks to share and leverage products and techniques in Dairy and Ice Cream category. They act as a leader and collaborator, training junior team members, and contribute to the regional and global technical strategy projects and innovation programs, working independently on tasks with responsibility for high value, must-win projects (may vary based on business needs).Responsibilities/Description:
Independently navigates projects from start to finish, and acts as a project leader in teams
Proactive in using raw materials and advancing technology. Best in class support to IFF clients. The Application Specialist clearly displays strong finished product knowledge with excellent problem-solving abilities and is able to establish and guide cross-functional teams focusing on product, project or innovation development. In this role, the Specialist works locally and regionally, utilizing established internal and external customer networks to share and leverage products and techniques in the Dairy and Ice Cream category. They act as a leader and collaborator, training junior team members, and contribute to the regional and global technical strategy projects and innovation programs, working independently on tasks with responsibility for high value, must-win projects (may
High level knowledge of recipe ingredients, raw materials and their function
Develops and improves finished product formulations using knowledge of industrial standards, country specific, and client requirements
Researches, refines, and upgrades solutions for client projects
Maintains and continuously renovates recipe database
Engages management to obtain appropriate resources or expertise
Demonstrates consistent significant commercial success year after year
Creates and executes training programs for technical and commercial staff
Anticipates, investigates, and resolves problems related to raw materials, solutions, finished prototypes and initial scale-up procedures
Proactive in using new raw materials, advancing technology and utilizing IFF technology
Recognizes and establishes technical experts within the company globally, as well as with customers
Contributes and leads technical strategy, Category initiatives and new concept generation integrating technology use and supporting IFF innovation
Recognizes trouble shooting, solutions, and technology providers to aligned customer base
Recognized as a liaison and collaborator to Sales, Marketing, Flavorists, Product Experience, GRA and other departments to support project execution
Drives usage of new technology, promoting benefits and commercial applications for customers
Provides total solutions utilizing creative problem-solving skills
Strong creativity, innovation, and presentation skills
Develops direct reports in line with team leader/manager
Contributes to and/or develops internal training/development programs for technical community
Mentors Trainees and more junior Designers
Fosters and drives interdepartmental regional and/or global technical networks/relationships
Demonstrates being a team player, a leader, and/or collaborator in high value and selective must-win projects often aligned to global accounts
Requirements:
Minimum entry level is a University/College Degree in Food Engineering, Food Science and Technology, or related disciplines
Preferred Master’s Degree and/or PhD in related area
Minimum 10 years’ experience in Ice Cream and Dairy industry, and preferably in Food ingredient industry in those categories
Fluent in English
Spanish is desired
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