Flavor Portfolio Specialist China

Archer Daniels Midland Company; Newman; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) seeks a seasoned flavor specialist with a science background and 5+ years in food ingredients or flavor development. The role focuses on project management, portfolio growth across APAC, data integrity, and cross-functional collaboration with PD&A, sales and quality teams.

You will maintain records, prepare samples, support training, and contribute to strategic flavor selections and promotions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science; chemistry/food science preferred.
• 5+ years in food ingredients or flavor industry in app/sensory roles.
• Good English language skills; strong communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Project management: ensure on-time delivery of flavor projects and coordinate initiation, planning, execution and close.
• Portfolio management: maintain and grow the China flavors portfolio and support APAC/global collaboration.
• Administration: maintain portfolio records, create and update documentation and data systems.
• Reporting/training: support policy compliance, monthly/quarterly reporting and development of training collateral.
• Other: perform any additional tasks to ensure successful role execution.

Skills

English

Commercial sense

Marketing sense

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or Food Science

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Job Description

Your Responsibilities

Project Management

• On time delivery of all the tasked projects on flavor recommendations and submissions
• Assist in the flavor selection process to ensure flavor wins
• Customer interfacing to assist ADM’s commercial and technical proposition
• Coordination and management of project initiation, planning, execution, delivery acceptance and close

Portfolio Management

• Maintain and Manage China Flavors Portfolio by adding superior new flavors and remove those that over time become ineffective
• Prepare application samples and conduct evaluation sessions of flavors for potential addition to the portfolio.
• Collaborative team approach with PD&A in flavor selection during the project development phase.
• Build and manage local core portfolio list and sample stocks in various sites
• Enhance Portfolio communications and collaborations within APAC countries and globally
• Identify Portfolio Gaps and work with the cross-functional teams to fill them
• Identify and align key business growth/big rocks and develop suitable sub-portfolio/collections for promotions
• Request/collecting the samples from overseas factories/laboratories

Administration

• This role is required to keep good records of all related information for core portfolio items, update as required and necessary.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
• Update & Maintenance of portfolio data systems

Reporting/training

• The role is diligent in the implementation of all company policy requirements including monthly and quarterly reporting, compliance, training and other items as assigned by Management.
• Enable sales to promote portfolio products via training and the development of collateral materials that help articulate the value proposition

Other

• All other tasks as directed or as required for the successful completion of the role

Your Profile

• Science degree (Bachelors minimum), preferably with Chemistry/Food Science as major
• At least 5+ years experience in food ingredients, and/or Flavor Industry in an Application, Sensory, Product Application Technologist type of role
• English necessary
• Acute sensory capability desirable
• Strong commercial and marketing sense and skills
• Good computer skills, proficiency in Microsoft office is a must especially Excel and PowerPoint application
• Previous experience in product management is a plus
• Support oriented, reliable and dedicated attitude.
• Good communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for food, and F&B trends.
• Problem Solving skills
• Team player and building relationships
• Desire to win and go above and beyond expectations.
• Positive, ‘can-do’ attitude with an open minded approach.

#IncludingYou

Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM’s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.

For more information regarding our efforts to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, please visit our website here: Culture, Engagement & Inclusion | ADM.

About ADM

At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.