Industry Specialist -Alcoholic Drinks, IMA

at  DSM

JOB PURPOSE

To participate in the elaboration of the category strategy of the zone, to coordinate the technical activities for the Alcohol category (Beverage) and to provide the best technical support to clients and different internal partners in cluster and zone.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop new foods/beverages formulations based on industrial standards and country specific requirements.
• To manage all the brief/project of the cluster pertaining to Alcohol Drinks.
• Select and evaluate the right flavor solution in compliance with legal, costs, clients & applications requirements.
• Ensure to have the right flavor solutions for the category * Address future technical category needs.
• Understand the commercial needs for the category/market.
• Be the technical contact/support for the key category customers/markets in cluster.
• Prepare and lead external/internal workshops/trainings in cluster.
• Visit clients and affiliates on need basis.
• Promote teamwork amongst departments to meet customer needs.
• Secure and lead the category strategy zone IMA together with the BU and marketing category manager: participate in country business reviews, drive the promotion pipeline, prepare the quarterly category reviews (sales, vitality, products review, set up and implementation of action plans).
• Foster synergies with other categories and leverage best practices.
• Manage various administrative internal systems/tasks related to projects briefs and keep daily record on laboratory work and results.
• Establish new protocols for use/stability of ingredients/flavors or laboratory equipment.
• Respect good laboratory practices following established HSE rules.