Application Specialist - Bakery

For the Bakery team as part of Bakery & Bars application team, Brabrand, we are seeking an Application Specialist to assist us in servicing our external and internal customers. You will be part of the Bakery and Bars team based in Brabrand, Denmark - with an excellent category team and global knowledge sharing allowing us to challenge what’s possible and what will be the preferred Bakery solutions in the future.

Main Responsibilities:

• Servicing our European; African, GCC and Turkey-based customers within the Bakery solutions
• Execution of customer-related tasks in close collaboration with colleagues in the group and across the entire organization
• Designing, executing and following up on projects, trials both internally and at customers’ facilities when required 
• Seeking and developing new application solutions/concepts for the industry in line with the strategic objectives, that’s supporting market trends and new product launches
• Training customers and colleagues in application and related processes
• Supporting R&D projects and patents
• Building a strong network with our key internal stakeholders and external relations with customers
• Participation in our knowledge sharing activities across IFF

Essential qualifications:

• Relevant educational background (preferred B.Sc. and above level) combined with several years working experience from the baking/Improver Industry
• The ideal candidate has a strong background with knowledge in yeast raised and sweet bakery applications
• Experience in Ingredients formulation of solutions for Improver houses/baking Industry.
• A thorough understanding of nutrition, general food chemistry (fats/crystallization) and ingredients (emulsifiers, hydrocolloids and enzymes)
• Comprehensive technical insights (also hands-on) coupled with a good commercial sense
• Practical experience in working with methodologies and analytical techniques
• A positive attitude combined with a curious and creative mindset
• Strong Teamplayer
• Self-driven, takes responsibility, acts proactively and is good in organizing own work tasks and with a strong personal drive to push tasks forward
• Structured working style – and acceptance of the trial results has not ended until the documentation is completed, and knowledge learnt has been shared
• Motivated and energized by interacting with and teaching and training customers and colleagues
• Readiness for working in a busy environment where things and priorities are changing fast
• Customer visits are part of the job, hence readiness for international travel (30-40 working days per year) across Europe and AMET region
• Working well with people of different backgrounds and shows flexibility when required
• English on a professional level
• Good IT skills required  

We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.

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