Snack R&D Scientist — Flavor Systems Leader (SEA)

Kerry & Co.; Philippines; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Kerry & Co. seeks a Senior Research Scientist (Snack) to drive development and application of innovative snack seasoning and savory solutions for the Philippines and SEA, leveraging Kerry’s global technology portfolio.

Location: Taguig, Philippines, onsite. Reporting to the RD&A Manager, you will partner with commercial, technical and cross‑functional teams to deliver customer‑centric solutions and support business growth in the snacks and savory food categories.

Qualifications

• Preferably a Degree in Food Science / Food Technology or similar discipline.
• Preferably at least 7–10 years’ experience working in the snacks sector in a product development role; experience in Flavor / Taste area will be preferred.
• Strong technical competence in snacks seasoning systems, development, and application, with the ability to work well with a cross‑functional team across SEA region.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills for collaborating across departments like sales, marketing, finance, and operations.
• Strong presentation skills to effectively engage with customers and suppliers according to business needs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply Snacks (Cheese/ Savory) System solutions for Philippines and possibly in other SEA Markets.
• Drive and support the growth of the snacks in the Philippines and across South East Asia and with key customers in the local region.
• Apply specialist knowledge and skills in development and application across Snack End User Markets (EUMs).
• Collaborate with commercial teams and customers to deliver solutions addressing their challenges.
• Work closely with technical teams, flavorists, business development, and commercial teams to understand and meet customer requirements in snack and end‑user markets.
• Contribute to the advancement of research, development, and application of snack and savory knowledge in the Philippines and key Southeast Asian markets by sharing Kerry’s global technology portfolio.
• Actively engage with Kerry’s product collection and adapt it to meet business needs.

Skills

Snack seasoning systems

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Education

Degree in Food Science / Food Technology

Job description

Kerry & Co. seeks a Senior Research Scientist (Snack) to drive development and application of innovative snack seasoning and savory solutions for the Philippines and SEA, leveraging Kerry’s global technology portfolio.

Location: Taguig, Philippines, onsite. Reporting to the RD&A Manager, you will partner with commercial, technical and cross‑functional teams to deliver customer‑centric solutions and support business growth in the snacks and savory food categories.