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Mars is one of the world's largest family
owned companies with 40.000 associates. In the Netherlands
we operate from two sites. From Veghel confectionery and
pet food are sold throughout The Netherlands. Mars Incorporated's
largest chocolate factory is also located in Veghel. In
Oud-Beijerland main meal products such as Oriental and Mediterranean
sauces and soups are produced. Both sites play an important
part in Mars Europe. Not only as a manufacturing site, but
also as innovation centre of
new products, marketing strategies and techniques. In The
Netherlands about 1450 passionate people daily contribute
to the success of our world renowned company.
We welcome people who like to grow and take own responsibility
and initiative in an environment that offers a lot of freedom.
For the Sensory Science department in Veghel (the Netherlands)
we are now searching for a:
Sensory Evaluation Scientist
Sensory Science Team
The Sensory Science Team is a group
of 9 people operating across 2 sites: Veghel in the Netherlands
and Slough in the UK. We have skilled panellists to assess
our products but also operate with Consumer groups. We believe
in challenging the status quo and ourselves. Accelerating
innovation is our mission, building on our knowledge and
partnering with development teams is our daily activity.
Sharing the development journey and the successes is key
for us, and for YOU?
As fastest growing Chocolate Company in Europe we launched
14 innovations in 2007. The Sensory team played a key role
in all of them. We pride ourselves to be driven by our consumer
and able to anticipate their needs.
We are creative in how we achieve that. We believe this
is why we are successful. Do YOU want to be part of that?
Sensory Evaluation Specialist
As Sensory Evaluation Scientist you
are responsible for significant contribution to innovation
projects of the European Snackfood business through the
use of knowledge in the area of sensory perception. In this
position you are reporting to the European Snackfood Sensory
Science Manager. The successful candidate will join a dynamic,
international, well established and competent Sensory team
as well as an enthusiastic, lively and engaged R&D group,
operating in state-of-the-art facilities nearby Eindhoven.
Key contributions:
- Co-ordinating and executing sensory
work related to brand, site or category projects linked
to innovation, like prototype evaluation with both sensory
and consumers panels.
- Challenging current practices according
to new knowledge on sensory science and participating
in or leading new methodology development.
- Sharing the responsibility for optimising
the use of local sensory resources, budget and panels
according to business priorities.
- Representing Mars Inc. in country specific
working committees and being knowledgeable on state-of-the-art
sensory evaluation methodology and
related multivariate statistics.
- Training and promoting sensory best
practices across R&D and other departments.
Your profile:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in food
science, chemistry or equivalent, with additional sensory
qualification or equivalent experience.
- Proven competency in the field of sensory
evaluation and consumer appreciation.
- Good knowledge and understanding of
statistics related to data handling.
- Challenged by working in a professional,
dynamic and international organisation.
- Fit with Mars' culture and specific
job competences: technical learning, planning and organising,
decision quality, informing and peer relationship.
We offer:
- A permanent job in a leading global
company.
- Ample training opportunity and attention
for your personal development.
- Flexible work hours.
- Excellent remuneration and perks, relative
to your efforts and performance.
- Support on Relocation.
Interested?
Mars has DUPP/ Den Uijl Ploeg & Partners to take care
of this procedure.
If you are interested in this position, please contact consultant
Hans Hilbrands at +31 (0)317 - 468686
or send your application to info@dupp.nl
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