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Job Opening: ADM Seeks to Hire a Senior Flavorist for its Cranbury, NJ Facility

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Job Opening: ADM Seeks to Hire a Senior Flavorist for its Cranbury, NJ Facility

Senior Flavorist – Beverage & Sweet Food
Location: Cranbury, NJ
Company: ADM (Archer Daniels Midland)
Req/Job ID: 107754BR

Overview

ADM is looking for a Senior-level Flavorist to focus on the Beverage and Sweet categories. The primary responsibility is to develop winning flavor solutions in close partnership with a key global enterprise account. This role involves working with a global team of Scientists and Flavorists on projects while maintaining tight collaboration with the customer.

The position also supports additional customers by driving sales through:

  • Creating compelling, innovative, and winning flavors
  • Demonstrating superior ingredient and technology knowledge
  • Mentoring future Flavorists through patient teaching and open information sharing

Key Skills & Competencies

  • Flavor Creation: More than 15 years of experience in the flavor industry, with a proven track record of expertise and sales in Sweet and Beverage categories. Citrus and emulsion experience is a plus.
  • Communication: Well-developed communication skills across all functions, both internally and externally. Must be able to present technical information to customers.
  • Project Management: Ability to manage multiple customer and internal requests concurrently with speed, accuracy, and efficiency.
  • Leadership: Foundational leadership skills that are expected to grow over time at ADM.

Description of Work Performed

  • Collaborate deeply with the focused account contacts while effectively communicating and working with internal departments.
  • Independently manage creative projects and drive outstanding sales performance in the Beverage and Sweet categories.
  • Develop creative and innovative flavors across all applications within the category.
  • Work with integrated ADM flavor and extract development to define a robust portfolio of flavoring ingredients useful to customers.
  • Build a strong network of relationships with customers.
  • Collaborate with the flavorist community to ensure knowledge transfer.
  • Participate in the ADM Flavorist Academy, mentoring Trainees to develop creations for applications within the segment.
  • Work with Marketing to promote the category, message, and publicize competencies.
  • Work with Account Managers to identify opportunities for the Beverage and Sweet categories.
  • Participate in all high-potential Beverage and Sweet projects.
  • Travel up to 25% of the time.

Knowledge & Skills Required

  • Proven track record of success in the Flavor & Fragrance Industry, notably in Beverage and Sweet categories. Must be capable of creating innovative flavors upon joining.
  • Bachelor of Science degree or higher (Chemistry or Food Science preferred).
  • At least 10 years working as a Flavor Chemist at the bench.
  • Must be a member in good standing in the Society of Flavor Chemists, if US-based.
  • Knowledge of all flavor raw materials, flavor chemistry, flavor creation, and composition.
  • Good knowledge of manufacturing processes and delivery technologies, most notably spray drying, Citrus, and emulsions.
  • Highly developed project management skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.).

Compensation & Benefits

  • Base Pay Range: $92,800.00 – $172,800.00 (varies based on market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience).
  • Incentives: Annual bonus and long-term incentive plan.
  • Benefits include:
    • Medical/Rx, dental, vision, and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement
    • Flexible spending accounts, Health Savings Account, 401(k) with matching, cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing, life insurance, disability, legal assistance, identity theft protection
    • Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), and Colleague Giving Programs
    • Paid time off, paid holidays, adoption assistance, paid maternity and parental leave, tuition assistance
    • Company-sponsored training (LinkedIn Learning, language training, mentoring programs)

Benefits may vary for bargained locations.

Additional Notes

  • ADM requires successful completion of a background check.
  • The position is at-will, and the Company reserves the right to modify pay or compensation programs at any time.
  • ADM is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. All qualified applicants receive consideration regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, language, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

About ADM

ADM unlocks the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. They are a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world's premier agricultural origination and processing company. Their breadth, depth, insights, facilities, and logistical expertise give them unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health, wellness, and more.

Apply here: https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/Home/Home?partnerid=25416&siteid=5998#Applypage

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