Application Specialist - Beverages

IFF; Ciudad de México; Presencial; MXN 450.000 - 750.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

IFF in Mexico City is seeking a senior beverage formulation scientist to drive product development from concept through commercialization. This on-site role sits in Polanco, joining a proactive team focused on beverages and ingredient technologies.

You will develop and optimize formulations, manage technical projects, support key accounts, and collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Innovation and R&D to deliver customer-focused solutions in a GMP environment. Proficiency in English is required.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in related field
• 5–6 years in food ingredients/manufacturing
• 2+ years in beverage applications/tech
• Strong beverage formulation and product development
• GMP lab experience
• Project management and organizational skills
• Advanced English proficiency (written & verbal)

Responsabilidades

• Develop and optimize beverage formulations to meet customer, market, and regulatory needs.
• Manage technical projects from concept through commercialization.
• Support key accounts with application expertise and technical recommendations.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Innovation and R&D to deliver solutions.
• Design and execute lab and pilot plant experiments.
• Showcase ingredient technologies via beverage concepts.
• Provide troubleshooting and technical support to customers.
• Maintain project documentation and experimental records.
• Contribute to innovation and new concept development in beverages.

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Food Science/related field

5–6 years of experience in food ingredients or food manufacturing

2+ years in beverage applications or beverage technology

Strong formulation and product development in beverages

GMP laboratory experience

Project management and organizational skills

Advanced English proficiency

Herramientas

SAP

MS Excel

Descripción del empleo

Job Summary

Are you passionate about innovation that transforms everyday products into extraordinary experiences? IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products. Food Ingredients: Innovating improved nutritional profiles, better taste and texture, and greater cost efficiency to meet the needs of global food and beverage manufacturers.

The role is based in Polanco, Mexico City (on site role). Be part of a proactive, passionate and creative team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.

Where You'll Make a Difference

• Develop and optimize beverage formulations aligned with customer, market, and regulatory requirements.
• Independently manage technical projects from concept through commercialization.
• Support strategic customer accounts with application expertise and technical recommendations.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Innovation, and R&D teams to deliver customer-focused solutions.
• Design and execute laboratory and pilot plant experiments.
• Demonstrate ingredient technologies through innovative beverage concepts.
• Provide troubleshooting and technical support to customers.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, reports, and experimental records.
• Contribute to innovation initiatives and new concept development within the beverage category.

What Makes You The Right Fit

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, or a related field.
• Minimum 5–6 years of experience in the food ingredients or food manufacturing industry.
• At least 2 years of hands‑on experience in beverage applications or beverage technology.
• Strong formulation and product development experience within beverages.
• Experience working in laboratory environments following GMP standards.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to perform ingredient calculations, dosage calculations, and cost‑in‑use evaluations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Advanced English proficiency, both written and verbal.

How Would You Stand Out

• Master's degree in Food Science or related discipline.
• Experience with SAP and advanced data analysis using Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge of sensory evaluation methodologies and flavor profiling.

Why Choose Us

• Competitive salary and benefits package above statutory requirements.
• Opportunity to work with globally recognized brands and customers.
• Exposure to cutting‑edge ingredient technologies and innovation projects.
• Career development opportunities within a global organization.
• Collaborative and inclusive working environment.
• Access to world‑class technical expertise and learning resources.

We value the diverse mosaic of ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.