Product Life Cycle Specialist

Givaudan; Depok; On-site; IDR 111,600,000 - 167,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Wellbeing programs

Global collaboration

Job summary

Givaudan in Depok, Indonesia, seeks a Product Lifecycle Specialist to manage ingredient and product lifecycle activities ensuring safety, quality, efficiency, and cost optimization. You will collaborate with Commercial, Creation, Quality, Supply Chain and Operations teams, driving seamless commercialization from concept to full-scale production.

The role reports to the Product Lifecycle Site Lead and focuses on continuous improvement across the lifecycle process, requiring a strong technical

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in food science, chemistry, chemical engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in product lifecycle management, product stewardship, regulatory, quality, R&D, supply chain, or a related field.
• Experience within the food, flavour, fragrance, consumer goods, or chemical industry.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make sound business recommendations.
• Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary and cross-functional teams.
• Navigate complex situations, drive discussions, and make balanced decisions.
• Proficiency in English.
• Continuous improvement mindset to changing business needs.

Responsibilities

• Manage ingredient and formula portfolios using a First Time Right approach to ensure accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency.
• Support ingredient palette harmonization activities and providing clear visibility of ingredient availability to key stakeholders.
• Coordinate formula introductions, change controls, approvals, and communications in line with global product lifecycle processes.
• Lead ingredient issue management activities to minimize supply, quality, or compliance risks and prevent business disruptions.
• Ensure product specifications are accurate, compliant, and aligned with global policies and customer requirements.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities while supporting cross-functional projects and business initiatives.

Skills

Strong analytical

Cross-functional collaboration

English proficiency

Continuous improvement mindset

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in food science, chemistry, chemical engineering

Job description

Join us and celebrate the beauty of human experience. Create for happier, healthier lives, with love for nature. Together, with passion and creativity, we deliver food innovations, craft inspired fragrances and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions. There's much to learn and many to learn from, with more than 17,000 employees around the world to explore ideas and ambitions with. Every day, your talent, your innovative spirit, and your determination will shape our future, making a positive difference on billions of people. Every essence of you enriches our world. We are Givaudan. Human by nature.

Every improvement you make helps transform innovation into successful products.

Based in Depok, Indonesia, you will manage ingredient and product lifecycle activities to ensure the highest standards of safety, quality, efficiency, and cost optimization. Working closely with Commercial, Creation, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations teams, you will play a key role in ensuring seamless commercialization from concept development to full-scale production. Report to the Product Lifecycle Site Lead, you will contribute to continuous improvement and operational excellence across the product lifecycle process.

Your Role Includes

• Manage ingredient and formula portfolios using a First Time Right approach to ensure accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency
• Support ingredient palette harmonization activities and providing clear visibility of ingredient availability to key stakeholders
• Coordinate formula introductions, change controls, approvals, and communications in line with global product lifecycle processes
• Lead ingredient issue management activities to minimize supply, quality, or compliance risks and prevent business disruptions
• Ensure product specifications are accurate, compliant, and aligned with global policies and customer requirements
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities while supporting cross-functional projects and business initiatives

You?

Want to be at the center of innovation and commercialization, working across multiple functions to ensure products are launched successfully and efficiently? This is an opportunity to contribute to a dynamic global organization while developing expertise in product lifecycle management.

Your Professional Profile Includes

• Bachelor's degree in food science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• Minimum 2 years of experience in product lifecycle management, product stewardship, regulatory, quality, R&D, supply chain, or a related field
• Experience within the food, flavour, fragrance, consumer goods, or chemical industry
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make sound business recommendations
• Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary and cross-functional teams
• Navigate complex situations, drive discussions, and make balanced decisions
• Proficiency in English
• Continuous improvement mindset to changing business needs

You Will Enjoy

• Great compensation package and performance-related benefits
• Health insurance and wellbeing programs for you and your family
• Opportunities to collaborate with regional and global teams across Commercial and Operations functions

At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people's lives.

We value the different perspectives that come from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and experiences.

Everyone - regardless of race, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, culture, religion, or any personal circumstances - is warmly welcomed at Givaudan, a place where we all love to be and grow.

Every essence of you enriches our world. Join us in making a difference together.