Sr Executive - Blending

Diageo; Khasa; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Diageo in India’s Khasa Unit seeks an experienced Food Flavour Specialist to lead blending re‑engineering, control flavour movements and extend shelf life for packing operations. You will drive costed formulations, coordinate with SAP and procurement, and push digitisation of blending data while applying strong data skills, integrity, and organoleptic expertise.

With a postgraduate qualification in Alcohol Technology and at least five years in distillery or blending, you will shape products that

Qualifications

• M.Sc. with Alcohol Technology.
• Minimum 5 years in Distillery/blending.
• Mathematical and data handling skills.
• Excellent organoleptic sensory skills and integrity.
• Recognition in preparation of blends.
• Familiar with SAP.

Responsibilities

• Blending re-engineering and changes as per requirements; revise formulations and approve.
• Coordinate with PnC & Sourcing on blend cost; manage material codes in SAP.
• Drive digitisation of blending formulas and access control for authorised blending in charge.

Skills

Mathematical and data handling skills

Personal integrity

Organoleptic sensory skills

Recognition in blend preparation

Education

M.Sc. in Alcohol Technology

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Description:

About us

With over 200 brands sold in nearly 180 countries, Diageo is home to some of the world’s most iconic drinks. From Johnnie Walker and Guinness to Tanqueray, Smirnoff and Don Julio, we craft brands chosen for life’s moments — from everyday connections to landmark celebrations.

Bring your talent, curiosity and ambition, and strive for your personal best alongside people who challenge, support and learn from each other. Together, as one outstanding team, we keep learning, improving and raising the bar for our brands, our business and each other.

Join us and play your part in making life’s moments mean a little more.

About the Function:

Supply Chain & Manufacturing is where our brands are made, moved and delivered to the world.

With over half of our people working across more than 100 sites, this is a complex, large-scale operation that brings together production, logistics, engineering and supplier partnerships.

It’s fast-paced and hands‑on, with teams working together to ensure quality, efficiency and sustainability at every stage. From sourcing ingredients to getting products into customers’ hands, you’ll play a role in delivering the brands people know and love.

Reports to: Manufacturing Blending Head

Purpose of the role: The role is responsible for food flavour management & re‑engineering with the objective of controlling flavour movements & extending shelf life with a basic deliverance of catering uniform quality blends for packing operation in a non‑disruptive manner.

Qualification:

• M.Sc. with Alcohol Technology Experience:
• Minimum 5 years in Distillery/blending Knowledge & skills:
• Mathematical and data handling skills
• Personal congruence and Integrity Best Suited for Someone who has got excellent organoleptic sensory skills
• Has received any recognition on preparation of blends
• Is familiar in working on SAP

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

1 Blending Blend re‑engineering and changes as per requirements, related to BLIMP Prepare revised formulations & approval Implement methods recommended for liquidation of old & non‑moving stocks Work out ENA component & Blend cost and approval of e‑start‑up's for commercialisation Provide details of start‑up requirements to BCC

2 Operations Co‑ordinate with PnC & Sourcing on blend cost workings Co‑ordinate with SAP & approve new material codes creation, extension of material to new units, Blend BOM creation & approvals, Blend & SKU codes creation, verification and approvals of Blend BOM's in new units. Approve revised blend BOM's for use & liquidation of old & non moving stocks. Stock‑taking of Special Spirits through SAP‑reduce manual compilation.

3 Digitization Drive digitisation of Blending formulae and access creation for authorised blending i/c's

Working with us

Flexibility is key to our success. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you, so that you’re supported to manage your wellbeing and balance your priorities from day one.

We recognise and value performance, offering our people a highly competitive Rewards and Benefits package including:

Our purpose is crafting iconic drinks chosen for life’s moments. And it’s our people, with their different experiences, perspectives and talents, who make that possible.

We value diversity in its broadest sense and want everyone to feel they can belong, contribute and strive for their personal best. You’ll work alongside people with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives — challenging, supporting and learning from one another as one outstanding team.

Together, we’re constantly learning and improving, combining the strength of our people, capabilities and iconic brands to raise the bar, grow and win. Wherever you join us, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute, make an impact and play your part in making life’s moments mean a little more.

Ready to bring your best? This could be your opportunity.

If you require a reasonable adjustment, please ensure that you capture this information when you submit your application.

Worker Type :

Regular

Primary Location:

Khasa Unit

Job Posting Start Date : 2026-10-30