Senior Flavorist

Senior Flavorist - Erlanger, KY

MAIN FUNCTIONS: Beverage & Sweet Category Senior-level Flavorist to develop winning flavor solutions in partnership with our chosen customers. This position will work directly with our applications teams and develop customer relationships to grow the ADM Flavor business. The Senior Flavorist is responsible for driving sales in the organization through:

• Creating compelling, innovative, and winning flavors
• Demonstrating superior ingredient & technology knowledge
• Mentoring future Flavorists through patient teaching and open information sharing
  
  

KEY SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

• Flavor Creation Skills: >15 years of experience in the flavor industry with a proven track record of expertise and sales in the Sweet & Beverage categories. Citrus and emulsion experience is a plus.
• Communication: The position requires well-developed communication skills across all functions, both internally and externally. Able to present technical information to customers
• Project Management: The position requires the candidate to manage multiple customer and internal requests concurrently with speed, accuracy, and efficiency
• Leadership: The position requires foundational leadership skills that are expected to grow over the candidate’s career at ADM
  
  

DESCRIPTION OF WORK PERFORMED:

• Independently manage creative projects and drive outstanding sales performance in the Beverage and Sweet categories
• Develop creative and innovative Flavors across all applications within the category
• Work with integrated ADM flavor & extract development to define a robust portfolio of flavoring ingredients useful to our customers
• Develop a strong network of relationships with customers
• Collaborate with the flavorist community to ensure transfer of knowledge
• Participate in ADM Flavorist Academy, mentoring Flavorist Trainees to develop creations for applications within the segment
• Work with Marketing to promote the category, message and publicize our competencies
• Work with Account Managers to identify opportunities for the Beverage & Sweet categories
• Participate on all high potential Beverage & Sweet projects
• Travel: able to travel up to 25%
  
  

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Proven track record of success in the F&F Industry, notably in the Beverage & Sweet categories. Capable of creating innovative flavors upon joining the organization.
• Bachelor of Science Degree or higher (chemistry /Food Science preferred)
• At least 10 years working as a Flavor Chemist on the bench
• Must be a member in good standing in the Society of Flavor Chemists, if US-based
• Knowledge of all flavor raw materials, flavor chemistry, flavor creation & composition
• Good knowledge of manufacturing processes and delivery technologies, most notably spray drying, Citrus, and emulsions
• Highly developed project management skills including a working knowledge of Microsoft office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word etc.)
  
  

Excited about this role but don’t think you meet every requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

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Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.

If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

The pay range for this position is expected to be between:

$92,800.00 - $172,800.00

Salaried Incentive Plan

The total compensation package for this position will also include annual bonus and a long-term incentive plan

Benefits And Perks

Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including:

• Physical wellness – medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).
• Financial wellness – flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers’ compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection.
• Mental and social wellness – Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).
  
  

Additional Benefits Include

• Paid time off including paid holidays.
• Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.
• Tuition assistance.
• Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs.
  
  

*Benefits may vary for bargained locations, confirm benefit eligibility with your recruiter.

#IncludingYou

Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM’s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.

We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in our industry, as we strive to ensure our workforce represents the world that we help to feed: people of color, women, gender non-conforming, LGBTQIA , veterans and persons with disabilities. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, please visit our website here: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | ADM.

About ADM

At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.

Req/Job ID

96076BR