Flavourist, Beverages (m/f/d)

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Job Title: Flavourist, Beverages (m/f/d)
Location: Heidelberg, International/Other

Company: Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM)
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Input Retail, Cooperative and Related Crop Services
Job Type: Full Time

Job Description: Job Description

Your role:

Creation of winning flavors for the beverage category

Responsibilities:

Development from first principles of robust, reproducible, creative and innovative beverage flavors across a broad range of flavor types aligned with business needs (sensory, costs, regulation, innovation)
Work in close collaboration with food scientists and ingredient & technology experts to develop flavor solutions
Ability to match moderately difficult flavours
Create using multiple flavor delivery systems and flavor creation suitable for clean and clear labelling. This includes emulsion, encapsulation and spray drying within local regulatory guidelines.
Build a strong Flavor Portfolio
Project manage and lead moderately difficult projects
Assist in the training and the development of flavorist trainees who are part of the ADM Academy of Future Flavorists
Support of Sales and Product Management activities with flavor expertise and participate in customer visits
Work closely together with CD&D, Sales, Product Management, Regulatory, Quality, Purchasing and Operations
Development of replacements of existing materials and botanicals, ensuring the integrity of formulas with new materials
Ensure the cost effectiveness of existing flavors
Support product transfer process by adapting formulas to local requirements
Continuous optimization of the creative process, work flows and tools - Develop jointly with production GCP (good creative practices). Optimize Flavor Production and monitor implementation

Your profile:

Science Degree in Chemistry, Food Science/Food Technology or comparable education
5 Years experience with a major Flavor House
Proven development of successful flavors
Project management experience
Knowledge of Flavor raw materials and flavor manufacturing processes and their application properties (liquid, spray drying, encapsulation)
Understanding of commercial and economic aspects of the business
Familiar with EU regulation and critical substances for Germany
Clear understanding of sensory and analytical tools supporting an efficient and effective way of working
Fluent language skills in English and German appreciated

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Job Post Date: 09/09/25