Consumer Scientist

Mondelez International Inc.; United States; Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Wellness programs

Life and disability insurance

Retirement savings plans

Paid leave and holidays

Education programs

Job summary

Mondelez International in East Hanover, NJ, seeks a consumer and sensory insights lead to design and manage cross-functional research programs for North America savory biscuit brands, including Ritz platforms. You will translate insights into a cohesive story and present findings to R&D, Commercial/Insights, and other partners.

This hybrid role requires 2–3 years in consumer/sensory studies, strong communication skills, and the ability to work with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in food industry or consumer/sensory studies; excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to communicate to all levels of the organization.
• Highly motivated BS or MS degree in Food Science, Engineering, Psychology, Sociology, Food Technology, Food Chemistry or similar.

Responsibilities

• Lead holistic consumer learning plans for NA savory biscuit brands (Ritz and platforms).
• Design and execute qualitative and quantitative consumer research and sensory studies.
• Interpret results, report findings, and make actionable recommendations for decision making.
• Possibly lead descriptive panels, training, data analysis, and panelist performance assessments.

Skills

Qualitative methods

Quantitative methods

Sensory testing

Statistics

Project management

MS Office

English communication

Stakeholder engagement

Education

BS/MS in Food Science or related fields

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?

Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It With Pride.

Under the direct supervision of a manager, you plan and organize cross-functional projects and develop consumer-centric objectives and strategies in response to business needs. You also interact independently with stakeholders.

How you will contribute

You will deliver on single and multi-stage projects, meeting standards and time frames by designing research and producing quality, actionable data. You will lead development of learning plans and all aspects of qualitative and quantitative consumer research and sensory methods and ensure that it is translated into a cohesive story. To that end, you will interpret results, report and present findings, and make recommendations that contribute to decision making. In this role, you may also lead descriptive panels, training, data analysis, reporting and assess panelist's performance, interact with your peers, junior developers/marketing and other colleagues, and may take on supervisory responsibility when completing assignments. This role requires understanding and the application of multivariate statistical methods to gain deeper understanding and insights from the research. Teamwork is essential in this position. You will partner with key stakeholders (R&D and Commercial/Insights) and cross-functional team to ensure that the work is aligned with strategic priorities and ensure that procedures are followed and the highest standards of work and environment, health and safety are maintained.

What you will bring

• Qualifications in food science, engineering, psychology, sociology, food technology, food chemistry or similar
• Qualitative and quantitative consumer testing methods
• Sensory testing methods (Round Table, QDA, Discrimination, etc.)
• Statistics to analyze data and interpret results
• Handling multiple priorities and adhering to deadlines
• Effectively partner with stakeholders (R&D and Commercial/Insights) ensuring that the work is in line with the strategic and innovation priorities of the business
• Working with cross-functional teams and business partners
• Project planning and management skills
• Problem solving, creating solutions and working independently
• Microsoft Office applications
• Effectively communicating verbally and in writing in English

More about this role

What you need to know about this position: In this role you will lead the holistic consumer learning plan for our North America savory biscuit brands; specifically, Ritz and its platforms (Core, Filled Crackers, Toasted Chips, Minis, etc.).

What extra ingredients you will bring:

Excitement for our brands and intellectual curiosity.

Education / Certifications:

Highly motivated BS or MS degree in Food Science, Engineering, Psychology, Sociology, Food Technology, Food Chemistry or similar.

Job specific requirements:

2-3 years of experience, preferably in the food industry and/or in consumer and sensory studies Excellent written and oral communication skills; able to effectively communicate to all levels within the organization

Travel requirements:

10%

Work schedule:

This hybrid opportunity is based in East Hanover, NJ, and requires attendance in the office three days per week.

Salary and Benefits:

The base salary range for this position is $69,300 to $95,315; the exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education and location. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for participation in a highly competitive bonus program with possibility for overachievement based on performance and company results.

In addition, Mondelez International offers the following benefits: health insurance, wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education related programs, paid holidays and vacation time. Some of these benefits have eligibility requirements. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company.

No Relocation support available

No Relocation support available

Business Unit Summary

The United States is the largest market in the Mondelēz International family with a significant employee and manufacturing footprint. Here, we produce our well-loved household favorites to provide our consumers with the right snack, at the right moment, made the right way. We have corporate offices, sales, manufacturing and distribution locations throughout the U.S. to ensure our iconic brands-including Oreo and Chips Ahoy! cookies, Ritz, Wheat Thins and Triscuit crackers, and Swedish Fish and Sour Patch Kids confectionery products -are close at hand for our consumers across the country.

Mondelēz Global LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for emp