Senior Manager Transport Management (m / w / x) 3PL & KEP

The successful candidate will lead and manage the Sweet Goods & Beverages Application Laboratory and Technical team in Fircol, motivating and mentoring in line with dsm-firmenich core values and competencies. They will facilitate a team approach and secure implementation of Zonal & Local Technical Goals.

They will position dsm-firmenich as the flavor supplier to count on for competitive added value market knowledge, brand understanding, winning flavors, and technologies. A great opportunity to work in an international environment and be part of a creative, highly success-oriented & motivated Team to develop great taste products.

Key responsibilities

1. Build strategic partnership with functions (Creation, Marketing, Collection Management), the European Technical Team, Sales, and other dsm-firmenich groups, and promote collaborative teamwork to meet our needs and deliver on the strategy.
2. Tailor & deploy the strategy by focusing on our clients, our core categories, and our core brands. Assess the results through the year, contribute to highlighting to REU Technical Management the beverages & sweet goods local needs for future strategy reviews and alignments.
3. Assure that the laboratory and its equipment are regulatory serviced and maintained according to local regulations and dsm-firmenich HS&E policy.
4. Set objectives, conduct progress reviews, and CPI for the local technical team in collaboration with REU Technical Management.
5. Ensure that company policies and rules are enforced by the application team while respecting good laboratory practices following established HSE rules.
6. Carry out various food applications to highlight the performance of Firmenich flavors solutions and develop new food/beverage formulations based on industrial standards and country-specific requirements.
7. Select and evaluate the right flavor solution in compliance with legal, cost, client, and application requirements.
8. Understand the commercial needs of the brief, including value and price criteria.
9. Act as the technical contact for certain key clients/categories.

We bring

• An open, trusted, and flexible work environment that empowers people to take accountability for their work and own the outcome.
• A space to grow by encouraging and supporting curiosity and an open mindset.
• A culture that prioritizes safety and well-being, both physically and mentally.
• Barrier-free communities within our organization where every employee is equally valued and respected – regardless of their background, beliefs, or identity.
• A firm belief that working together with our stakeholders and suppliers is the key to achieving great things.
• An eagerness to be one team and learn from each other to bring progress to life and create a better future.

You bring

• Secondary education in a food-related subject (MSc).
• Good understanding and proficiency in speaking/writing in English.
• Significant experience in a laboratory position.
• Passion for food preparation/tasting.

dsm-firmenich is fully dedicated to inclusion because when people feel engaged and empowered, their creativity and innovation drive unprecedented progress. We aim to build a workplace where opportunity really is equal, so everyone can thrive. We do not discriminate; there’s a place for everyone at dsm-firmenich.

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