Consumer & Sensory Insights Manager- SEA & WCA Region

Givaudan; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Consumer & Sensory Insights Manager in Johannesburg, where your expertise will enhance understanding of consumer preferences in food categories. This role offers the chance to shape sensory strategies and deliver impactful insights that meet customer needs. With a commitment to innovation and a supportive environment, you will play a vital role in developing solutions that improve lives. If you are passionate about food science and consumer insights, this is the perfect opportunity to make a difference.

Benefits

Attractive salary package

Opportunities for growth

Creative work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in consumer & sensory insights within food and FMCG industries.
• Technical expertise in Sensory Science and Consumer Sensory Research.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage CSI projects, ensuring alignment with business strategies.
• Analyze sensory data and deliver actionable insights.

Skills

Consumer Insights

Sensory Analysis

Research Execution

Business Acumen

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science

Bachelor's degree in Food Engineering

Job description

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Givaudan is the global leader in the creation of flavours and fragrances. In close collaboration with food, beverage, consumer product, and fragrance partners, Givaudan develops tastes and scents that delight consumers worldwide. With a passion to understand consumer preferences and a relentless drive to innovate, Givaudan is at the forefront of creating flavours and fragrances that ‘engage your senses’. The company achieved sales of CHF 5.1 billion in 2017. Headquartered in Switzerland with a presence in over 100 locations, the company has more than 11,100 employees worldwide. Discover more at www.givaudan.com.

Consumer & Sensory Insights Manager - SEA & WCA Region

Join us and celebrate the beauty of human experience. Create for happier, healthier lives, with love for nature. Together, with passion and creativity, we deliver food innovations, craft inspired fragrances, and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions. With over 16,800 employees globally, we foster a culture of learning, innovation, and impact. Your talent, spirit, and determination will shape our future and positively influence billions. Every essence of you enriches our world. We are Givaudan. Human by nature.

Role Overview:

As a Consumer & Sensory Insights Manager in our Taste & Wellbeing division, based in Johannesburg, South Africa, reporting to the Head of Consumer & Sensory Insights for SAMEA, you will enhance our understanding of consumer preferences across food categories and set sensory strategies to meet customer needs.

Your responsibilities include:

1. Planning and managing CSI projects: ensuring alignment with business strategies, defining project plans, leading execution, and leveraging research approaches.
2. Delivering insights: analyzing sensory data, providing actionable insights, and ensuring effective dissemination internally and cross-functionally.
3. Contributing to CSI best practices: developing team capabilities, overseeing adherence to sensory science standards, and participating in capability-building initiatives.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Engineering, or related fields.
• Experience in consumer & sensory insights within food and FMCG industries.
• Proficiency in English (verbal and written).
• Advanced research execution skills.
• Technical expertise in Sensory Science and Consumer Sensory Research (minimum 2-5 years).
• Strong business acumen and interpersonal skills.

We offer an attractive package, opportunities for growth, and a creative environment that inspires innovation.

Givaudan is committed to diversity and inclusion, contributing to our employment equity goals.