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Global Flavorist
– Beverages - Valhalla, NY
Date: Aug 12, 2013 Location: Valhalla, NY, USA Drive the development, application, and
commercialization of new flavors in support of Pepsi's global business growth
objectives. Implement flavor taste modification knowledge and technical
formulation skills to deliver innovative flavor modification systems that
drive a reduced calorie portfolio. ·
Solid understanding of flavor raw materials and ingredient
interactions in general and those specifically leveraged in the design,
optimization, and production of flavor systems ·
Demonstrate strong technical skills in understanding flavor
creations and their application to beverage systems both carbonated and
non-carbonated. General knowledge of basic chemistry and food science
principles as related to the flavor and beverage industries ·
Expertise in the creation of a broad spectrum of flavors.
Integrate a thorough technical understanding of flavor raw materials (natural
and artificial) into the design, quality, and stability of flavor systems ·
Capability to modify existing flavor formulations to deliver
specific profiles. Collaborate and work under the guidance of senior creative
flavor staff ·
Identify, accelerate, execute fast to market flavor approaches
to meet project goals and deliver winning taste profiles to consumers. All
cost targets met ·
Interface and build strategic networks and effective working
relationships with vendors across the flavor industry as necessary to support
project work ·
Successfully transition from bench top prototypes to large
scale commercialization in support of global growth initiatives. Understand
technical roadmaps, hurdles and key challenges. Final flavors are
plant-friendly and sustainable ·
In-depth understanding of modifier tools and demonstrated
formulation skills when implementing modifiers across the product portfolio. Critical
Competencies: ·
Strong technical and creative flavor background with emphasis
on experience in flavor creation and technology. Proven track record in
flavor creation, commercialization and hands-on bench capability ·
Results oriented with the ability to manage, balance and
prioritize multiple project initiatives in order to meet business objectives ·
Contribute to and foster a technically focused and creative
environment to build PepsiCo's competitive advantage ·
Experienced in multi-functional teams that are focused on multiple
technology pathways ·
Role model for teamwork, building relationships within the
flavor group and across all partners ·
Understand implications of flavor design across entire system
and incorporate quality principles in work processes and output to deliver
development initiatives with a total system mindset ·
Highly motivated with the demonstrated ability to work
independently ·
Strong organizational, project management, leadership, with
verbal and written communication skills ·
Taste modification knowledge as it pertains to reduced calorie
beverages.
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B.S. or M.S. with 5-7 years of experience working with
ingredients and flavors in the food industry ·
Certified Flavor Chemist preferred ·
A proven track record in flavor development and hands-on bench
capability ·
Previous experience with juices, energy and beverages
preferred. ·
Successful creation and commercialization of flavors:
extracts, emulsions and blends ·
Willingness to travel 20% of the time Equal
Opportunity Employment M/F/D/V Ref:
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