• Lead flavor and seasoning development for innovation, renovation, quality improvement, and productivity initiatives across the Snacks portfolio.
• Collaborate with flavor and seasoning suppliers to identify ingredient solutions, evaluate emerging technologies, and drive project execution.
• Design and conduct flavor, seasoning, and sensory evaluations to support product development decisions.
• Analyze technical and sensory data and translate findings into actionable recommendations for project teams.
• Work closely with Product Developers, Packaging, Quality, Regulatory, Procurement, and Supply Chain teams throughout commercialization.
• Coordinate and support pilot plant and manufacturing trials to ensure successful scale-up and product launch.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, formulations, specifications, and technical reports.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of flavor and seasoning libraries, databases, and knowledge management systems.
• Monitor marketplace trends, competitive products, and emerging consumer flavor preferences to identify innovation opportunities.
• Effectively communicate project progress, risks, and recommendations to stakeholders and leadership.