Back to search.PepsiCo UK & Ireland - Sensory Insights Technologist (12 Month FTC)
| Employment Type: | Permanent |
| Location: | Leicestershire - East Midlands, United Kingdom, Leicester |
| Salary: | Competitive |
| Languages: | English, French, German |
| Required Languages: | 1 |
At PepsiCo innovation takes centre stage. That means our Europe R&D team are at the heart of the action and are kept busy creating exciting new products for consumers across the continent, from Leicester toHamburgtoMoscow.
In a fast-moving consumer environment, our research and development capability is crucial to provide a fresh twist to our favourite brands as well as creating new healthy choices that we need to succeed in the market. Focusing our research and development on meeting the latest consumer needs - whether nutrition, refreshment or indulgence -will drive our growth both now and in the future.
Do you share our passion for innovation? If so we could take your talents to a whole new level.
We currently have an opportunity for a talented sensory professional to join our team based in Leicester. You will manage all Sensory testing programmes for specific R&D markets. In addition we will leverage you expertise in new and existing Sensory methodologies & multivariate statistical analyses to provide actionable data driven sensory insights to support the regional R&D agenda.
Principal Accountabilities
To manage, advise, plan and organise all regional sensory insights projects using solid technical project management techniques.
To manage, coach and develop both L2 Sensory Technicians in project management techniques, application and interpretation of new & existing sensory methodologies and effective communication skills.
Work as an integral part of the cross functional team to ensure alignment on deliverables and project delivery to time and to the required standard.
Leverage external academic and industry contacts to identify & implement cutting edge sensory techniques to enhance the methodology toolbox and build internal capability.
Provide quality insights and interpretation that drive decision making on R&D programmes for existing and new product platforms and processes across both snacks and beverages.
Work closely with 3rdparty provider of Sensory Assessors to:
Provide timely and accurate performance feedback for all 30 individuals.
ensure consistent delivery of high quality sensory service
manage quarterly reviews with external vendor to feedback on issues and service improvements
Desired Skills & Experience
First Degree in a Scientific or Food Science discipline.
Expertise in application and interpretation of multivariate statistical techniques
Expertise using FIZZ Sensory Analysis software would be preferential
Previous R&D experience, preferably with experience of managing Sensory testing in an FMCG environment.
Good understanding/appreciation of the broader business environment and application of technical and commercial knowledge.
Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to communicate and negotiate effectively across all levels and all functions of the organisation.
Good presentation skills (written & verbal).
Strong analytical skills - ability to interpret complex data and distil into useful and actionable information.
Self-starter, self-motivating - very high drive for results and able to deal with uncertainty and complexity.
** Please note when you click apply you will be directed to the Career site for Pepsi where you will have to fill out an online application in order to considered for this position **
In a fast-moving consumer environment, our research and development capability is crucial to provide a fresh twist to our favourite brands as well as creating new healthy choices that we need to succeed in the market. Focusing our research and development on meeting the latest consumer needs - whether nutrition, refreshment or indulgence -will drive our growth both now and in the future.
Do you share our passion for innovation? If so we could take your talents to a whole new level.
We currently have an opportunity for a talented sensory professional to join our team based in Leicester. You will manage all Sensory testing programmes for specific R&D markets. In addition we will leverage you expertise in new and existing Sensory methodologies & multivariate statistical analyses to provide actionable data driven sensory insights to support the regional R&D agenda.
Principal Accountabilities
To manage, advise, plan and organise all regional sensory insights projects using solid technical project management techniques.
To manage, coach and develop both L2 Sensory Technicians in project management techniques, application and interpretation of new & existing sensory methodologies and effective communication skills.
Work as an integral part of the cross functional team to ensure alignment on deliverables and project delivery to time and to the required standard.
Leverage external academic and industry contacts to identify & implement cutting edge sensory techniques to enhance the methodology toolbox and build internal capability.
Provide quality insights and interpretation that drive decision making on R&D programmes for existing and new product platforms and processes across both snacks and beverages.
Work closely with 3rdparty provider of Sensory Assessors to:
Provide timely and accurate performance feedback for all 30 individuals.
ensure consistent delivery of high quality sensory service
manage quarterly reviews with external vendor to feedback on issues and service improvements
Desired Skills & Experience
First Degree in a Scientific or Food Science discipline.
Expertise in application and interpretation of multivariate statistical techniques
Expertise using FIZZ Sensory Analysis software would be preferential
Previous R&D experience, preferably with experience of managing Sensory testing in an FMCG environment.
Good understanding/appreciation of the broader business environment and application of technical and commercial knowledge.
Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to communicate and negotiate effectively across all levels and all functions of the organisation.
Good presentation skills (written & verbal).
Strong analytical skills - ability to interpret complex data and distil into useful and actionable information.
Self-starter, self-motivating - very high drive for results and able to deal with uncertainty and complexity.
** Please note when you click apply you will be directed to the Career site for Pepsi where you will have to fill out an online application in order to considered for this position **
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