Specialist, Consumer Sensory Insights

Specialist, Consumer Sensory Insights

• Deliver sensory product insights to Innovation and Renovation projects as a partner to project managers and members of cross-functional project teams.
• Manage sensory and consumer studies with clear, time-bound plans from start to finish including design, statistical analysis, interpretation, documentation, and presentation to stakeholders.
• Build consumer and sensory product knowledge and competitive intelligence with clear links to consumer trends and business figures to influence strategy.
• Ensure continuous improvement for team support and development through communication and coaching of technicians, panel leaders, and interns.
• Continuously seek to improve Consumer and Sensory Research methods and promote agility according to business needs.
• Actively participate in cross-functional teams including the Strategic Business Unit (SBU), Product Technology Center (PTC), and the Market to drive product improvement locally.
• Provide technical assistance & expertise to markets/businesses in Sensory Evaluation and consumer research.
• Work as part of a global innovation team across US, Switzerland, and Singapore to create a cohesive Sensory & Product Experience function.
• Communicate proactively with product category leads and business units to understand needs and business context.
• Network with Nestle Research Centers (NRC), other Product Technology Centers (PTC)/R&Ds for knowledge sharing and best practices.
• Keep up with new developments in the fields of Sensory & Product Experience research.

• Degree in Food Science, Psychology or equivalent preferred with emphasis in Sensory Science; Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred
• Three or more years of experience in Consumer and Sensory Research with application of a wide range of techniques
• In-depth knowledge of statistics; ability to analyse DoE studies.
• Experience in the coffee and beverage category a plus.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Good interpersonal/teamwork skills and a good understanding of business/technical interrelationships.
• Excellent planning, organization, and project management abilities.
• Dynamic, proactive, and flexible with an entrepreneurial spirit
• Focus on Consumer-Centricity and Product Perception
• Solid written and oral communication skills and can cater content for various audiences
• Strong computer skills (MS-Office applications, statistical software, and sensory data collection software)
• Fluent in English (written and spoken)
• Ability to travel (10-15% domestically and internationally)