Product Observatory Specialist

Ferrero International S.A.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global food company in Singapore is seeking a Product Observatory Specialist to manage sourcing and analysis of products within the Asian market. The role requires organizing sensory analysis sessions and ensuring compliance with documentation for product shipping. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Food Technology, strong organizational and communication skills, and a proactive approach to food innovation. Knowledge of Asian food cultures and sensory analysis experience are desirable, with opportunities for travel.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of sensory analysis methods is desirable.
• Must be physically able to handle packages up to 4kg.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely sourcing, handling, and shipping of products.
• Manage documentation and certifications for shipping.
• Organize and conduct sensory analysis tasting sessions.
• Coordinate product deliveries and oversee customs procedures.
• Conduct store checks and new product scouting.

Skills

Knowledge of Asian food cultures

Organizational skills

Excellent communication

Presentation abilities

Ability to work independently

Fluent in English

Education

University Degree in Food Technology or related field

Job description

Join Ferrero Innovation Center as a Product Observatory Specialist, where you’ll play a key role in sourcing, archiving, and analyzing Ferrero and other products across the Asian market. You’ll manage and organize sensory analysis sessions, ensure timely and efficient sourcing, handling, archiving and shipping of the products, and contribute to innovation by sharing insights with both local and central teams.

Main Responsibilities:

• Ensure timely and efficient sourcing, handling, archiving and shipping of most relevant Ferrero industrial products, in full alignment with the team
• Manage documentation and certifications, and guarantee all the necessary back-office and operative activities including required documents / certifications for product shipping, leveraging on Ferrero matter experts
• Organize and conduct tasting sessions using various sensory analysis methods
• Select and formalize local tasting panels, ensuring alignment with central methodologies
• Prepare and present reports summarizing findings for internal and central teams
• Develop and evaluate shelf life curves for tropical products, considering trade characteristics and consumer habits
• Evaluate External Partners involvement to simplify some activities or explore other geographies/states
• Coordinate product deliveries to and from the Innovation Center, oversee customs procedures and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
• Conduct store checks and new products scouting, presenting findings to local and central stakeholders and proposing most interesting and innovative local products that could inspire local and central developments

About You:

• University Degree in Food Technology or related field
• Knowledge of Asian food cultures and a proactive approach to innovative food products; sensory analysis experience is desirable
• Strong organizational skills for database management and archiving
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• No food allergies; must be able to taste raw materials and semi-finished products
• Physically able to handle packages/boxes (up to 4kg)
• Willingness to travel
• Fluent in English; knowledge of any other Asian language is a plus

About Ferrero:

Ferrero began its journey in the small town of Alba in Piedmont, Italy, in 1946. Today, it is one of the world’s largest sweet-packaged food companies, with many iconic brands sold in countries all over the world. Find out more ferrero.com.

DE&I at Ferrero:

Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative, and highly rewarding.
Find out more here.