Taste Portfolio Specialist Europe

**Job title** - **Taste Portfolio Specialist Europe**

**Location** - Paris, France

**Job model** - Hybrid

Join us as a **Taste Portfolio Specialist Europe** and play a key role in shaping the future of our Beverages and Sweet Goods portfolio You’ll optimize processes, drive exciting product development projects, and lead internal tasting sessions. If you’re passionate about innovation and eager to contribute to a dynamic portfolio strategy, this is the perfect opportunity for you

At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work to not only benefit our People, Customers & Communities but also drive business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated.

**Your key responsibilities**
- Maintain & optimize portfolio process (Sampling, Pricelist updated, industrialization checks, internal database identification, information tracking, new proposals, exception A-team )
- Support & follow category pipeline projects to develop portfolio in line with portfolio strategy.
- Implement portfolio projects defined to ensure the collection content is aligned with market needs and market evolution (fill the gaps/develop portfolio) as well as optimization and complexity reduction projects.
- Monitor portfolio activity and implement corrective actions if needed.
- Lead, organize and participate to the internal tasting sessions relative to portfolio projects.
- Collect, consolidate, record data linked to portfolio items and ensure system and tools consistency.
- Organize internal communications and portfolio promotion.

**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;
- A culture that prioritizes safety and well-being, both physically and mentally;
- A flexible work environment that empowers people to take accountability for their work and own the outcome;
- 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**
- Food science graduate, with an experience in project management and/or data analysis with good excel skills.
- At least 1-2 years of working experience in food industry.
- Organization skills (rigorous, autonomous, proactive mindset, curious, dynamic, creative).
- Soft skills: team-oriented, solution-oriented, ability to communicate clearly and efficiently.
- Fluency in French & English is required.
- Proficiency in Ms Office tools including Excel, PowerPoint, Word.

**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.

As a committed equal opportunity employer, we ensure our recruitment practices are inclusive and fair. We encourage the recruitment of a diverse workforce, representative of the communities in which we work, by using inclusive language, diverse interview panels, diversified sourcing strategies. Selection is based on qualifications, competency, experience, performance history and fit with the team to advance fair and equitable opportunity.

Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, backgrounds, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

We are committed to providing reasonable support for disabled applicants in our recruiting process. Should you need assistance, and are comfortable to share this, please let us know.

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