category management specialist lead

KoçZer

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  We are looking for a Category Management Lead (Specialist level) to join our ZerOnline Digital B2B Platform team. This role will focus on the effective management and continuous development of assigned product categories, contributing to commercial performance and the growth of ZerOnline through strong analytical capabilities and data-driven category initiatives.
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  The ideal candidate will work closely with suppliers, internal stakeholders, and customers to support category execution, improve operational efficiency, and help deliver sustainable value across the platform, in alignment with defined strategies and business priorities.
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   Job Description
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   Conduct competitive analysis and define required action plans accordingly
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   Perform long-term strategic studies to support the development of assigned categories
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   Identify potential vendors to be onboarded to the platform and conduct related discussions
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   Support the vendor onboarding process and ensure completion of required steps
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   Ensure the expansion of category, brand, and product assortment
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   Maintain close communication with vendors to maximize actions taken and product visibility
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   Monitor industry trends to anticipate potential opportunities and initiate necessary actions
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   Ensure accuracy and regular updates of product visuals, pricing, and stock availability for all listed items
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   Collaborate with companies within the scope of brand partnerships and joint initiatives
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   This position does not include any people management or managerial responsibilities
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   Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Economics, or a related technical field.
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   Minimum 1-3 years of experience in category management, procurement or commercial roles
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   Proven experience in managing multiple technical product categories, preferably within industrial procurement, mechanical/electrical components, automation equipment, and engineering support categories.
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   Proficient in English (written and spoken)
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   Strong proficiency in MS Office applications and SAPSolid understanding of e-commerce dynamics and digital platforms
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   Strong persuasion, follow-up, and stakeholder management skills; a team-oriented mindset
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   Effective time management skills with strong reporting and organizational abilities
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   Ability to adapt to a dynamic work environment; responsible and disciplined approach to work
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   Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
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   For male candidates, completion of mandatory military service
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   Innovative, open to continuous development, solution-oriented, and customer-focused
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Category Management Specialist / Lead

Amazon.com

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>DESCRIPTION</b></h2><div>
At Amazon we&rsquo;re on the lookout for the curious, those who think big and accept challenges, willing to come build the future with us.<br>
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Amazon Vendor Services (AVS) is a paid Business-to-Business (B2B) service that aims to help strategic brands partner with Amazon to grow their business.<br>
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As a Brand Specialist, you will gain 360-degree exposure to all areas of e-commerce at Amazon T&uuml;rkiye, owning the relationship with your brand and structuring with them a short and long term strategy oriented at brand&rsquo;s growth and Customer Satisfaction. You will act as consultant driving selection and promotional activities, monitor and work on success metrics on a daily basis, and ensure the brand&rsquo;s experience of the AVS demonstrates our customer obsession.
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Furthermore, you will be working together with different stakeholders to implement new ideas and processes within Amazon T&uuml;rkiye &amp; Europe, such as (Product) Category Management, Supply Chain management, Finance and Marketing; developing your skills and future career.<br>
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Could you embrace the challenge of being a Brand Specialist at Amazon? Are you looking for a diverse and international environment? Amazon offers you the chance to build up your own network on a European level by participating in community events such as team activities or by joining some of our affinity groups. Being a Brand Specialist is the starting point to accelerating your professional growth within a global leader in e-commerce.
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Come build the future with us!<br>
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Key job responsibilities<br>
<ul><li>Core Service: Use your knowledge in deep data analytics to identify T&uuml;rkiye industry opportunities and provide recommendations to improve overall business performance through the use of Amazon programs to drive long term benefit.</li><li>Availability &amp; Operational Excellence: Drive EU Supply Chain operational excellence initiatives by reducing costs, defects, lead times, and by managing stock in our fulfilment centre.</li><li>Promotion &amp; Funding: Provide recommendations for the brand&rsquo;s marketing and advertising campaigns to promote new products, increase traffic and improve conversion. Plan, implement and manage promotional activities for Amazon events such as Prime Day where you will help your brands to generate sales. On top of that, you will drive brand weeks with you vendors and work closely with Amazon Advertising to explore further marketing opportunities we have.</li><li>Selection &amp; IDQ: Help grow selection by managing the launch of new products and improving discoverability. You will identify product gaps, onboard the new products and be responsible for the ramp up of these products, as well as improve the customer journey on Amazon (i.e.: performing walk the store session, competitor benchmarking, create enhanced content on detail pages).</li></ul><br>
A day in the life<br>
Interested in what a day in life of a Brand Specialist looks like? Check out the following videos to gain more insight into the role and team:<br>
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1) Brand Specialists at Amazon - Jump Right In: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4wafOkhayA<br>
2) Brand Specialists at Amazon. What do they do? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYaySG_trNY</div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS</b></h2><ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree</li><li>Fluency in English and Turkish</li><li>Professional (non-internship) experience in Marketing, Sales, Buying, Project Management, Supply Chain or Consulting.</li><li>Knowledge in MS Office programs (e.g. Excel, PowerPoint)</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</b></h2><ul><li>Master's Degree</li><li>Strong business acumen and analytical skills</li><li>Knowledge of a third language</li></ul><br>
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you&rsquo;re applying in isn&rsquo;t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.</div>

Brand Specialist, Amazon Vendor Services (AVS)

MPH Global Services

<div><div><div>Category: Engineering<br>
Industry: Oil &amp; Gas<br>
City/Country: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE)<br>
Location: Abu Dhabi</div></div><div></div><div><p><br>
We are looking for a <b>Senior Electrical Engineer</b> for one of our clients with the following details:</p><p><b>
Contract Duration: 2 years</b></p><p><b>
Start date: ASAP</b></p><p><b>
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE/Onshore</b></p><p><b>
Work status: Single status</b></p><p>
Candidates must meet the following qualifications and experience criteria:</p><ul><li>
Proven experience in ADNOC Gas processing projects</li><li>
Experience in mega gas processing facilities</li><li>
Prior involvement in Habshan 0 and/or Habshan 5 Gas Processing Facility projects will be an advantage</li><li>
Arabic-speaking candidates are preferred</li><li>
Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience (specialist-level candidates may also be considered)</li></ul><p><b>
If you are interested, kindly apply!</b></p></div></div><div></div>

Senior Electrical Engineer

Greiner Holding AG

<div></div><div><div><div><div><div>Company: Greiner Ambalaj Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş
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Istanbul, TR, 34959
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</div></div></div></div><div></div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p>As a <b>Procurement Manager</b>, you will lead sourcing activities and ensure alignment with global strategies. You will work closely with category managers and other teams to manage suppliers, support tenders, and improve supply performance. This role suits professionals who enjoy combining strategy with hands-on work and want to make a real impact on efficiency, quality, and sustainability.</p>
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</div><div><ul><li>Act as a sparring partner for category managers, particularly on region-specific topics.</li>
<li>Ensure alignment and effective execution of global procurement strategies and initiatives.</li>
<li>Support tender processes and negotiations for both regional and global categories.</li>
<li>Consolidate regional market insights and act on local opportunities to optimize sourcing performance.</li>
<li>Manage and develop key regional suppliers, ensuring strong relationships and performance improvement.</li>
<li>Own and implement the regional sourcing strategy for fully regional categories.</li>
<li>Drive and coordinate the approval process of new regional materials in collaboration with R&amp;D and change management team.</li>
<li>Oversee procurement, transportation, distribution, and stock control activities for products and raw materials.</li>
<li>Ensure compliance with company procedures and accurate system records for materials and finished goods warehouses.</li>
<li>Continuously research alternative sources, materials, and suppliers to drive innovation and improvement.</li>
<li>Maintain close cooperation and regular communication with global procurement teams and headquarters to align processes, share best practices, and support global sourcing initiatives.</li>
<li>Support the integration of sustainability, compliance, and risk management standards into local procurement activities.</li>
<li>Facilitate knowledge transfer and collaboration between local and global teams to ensure continuous improvement and alignment with group standards.</li>
<li>Prepare and submit regular performance and management reports to senior leadership.</li>
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</div><div><ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field (Master&rsquo;s degree is a plus).</li>
<li>Minimum 5-7 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or purchasing management, preferably in a manufacturing/industrial environment.</li>
<li>Strong knowledge of procurement processes, supplier management, and contract negotiation.</li>
<li>Experience in import/export operations, customs procedures, and logistics management.</li>
<li>Familiarity with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, BRC or similar quality management systems.</li>
<li>Proficiency in ERP systems and MS Office applications.</li>
<li>Strong analytical, planning, and reporting skills.</li>
<li>Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.</li>
<li>Ability to work in coordination with global procurement teams and multicultural environments.</li>
<li>Result-oriented, cost-conscious, and capable of driving continuous improvement projects.</li>
<li>Fluency in English (written and spoken)</li>
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Procurement Manager

Pearson

<div><p>Geo Advanced Role specialist for T&uuml;rkiye:
</p><p>The Advanced Specialist, Geo Marketing will lead the development and execution of market-focused initiatives across the PTE and Institutional in T&uuml;rkiye. The role serves as the local marketing lead, translating regional strategies into market-relevant actions that strengthen customer engagement, support business growth, and enhance channel performance.
</p><p>This position requires strong commercial and marketing acumen, the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders, and a deep understanding of market dynamics. This is a regional role that will work closely with sales, Channel Management and Global marketing teams Marketing to identify opportunities, develop account and market plans, and drive execution of initiatives.
</p><p>The position does not have direct people management responsibility but is expected to provide leadership and coordination across multiple stakeholders and projects within the Turkish market.
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</b></p><ul><li><p>Serve as the primary marketing contact for T&uuml;rkiye across regional and local stakeholders.
</p></li><li><p>Execute local brand and marketing initiatives that strengthen awareness and understanding of Pearson's value proposition.
</p></li><li><p>Ensure consistent execution of brand guidelines across all customer-facing activities and materials.
</p></li><li><p>Lead the localization and adaptation of global and regional marketing collateral for the Turkish market.
</p></li><li><p>Coordinate market-facing communications, thought leadership opportunities, and customer engagement activities.
</p></li><li><p>Support market presence through conferences, industry events, institutional forums, and partner activities.
</p></li><li><p>Support sales and channel teams through the execution of market activation initiatives that generate customer engagement and business opportunities.
</p></li><li><p>Develop and execute segment-specific marketing activities aligned to PTE and Institutional.
</p></li><li><p>Partner with sales teams to prioritize opportunities, support customer journeys, and strengthen conversion efforts.
</p></li><li><p>Support and collaborate with strategic distributors to implement local marketing and customer engagement plans.
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</b></p><ul><li><p>Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Economics, or a related field.
</p></li><li><p>4&ndash;7 years of experience in marketing, trade marketing, market development, customer marketing, channel marketing, or a similar commercial role.
</p></li><li><p>Experience working with distributors, institutional customers, or channel partners.
</p></li><li><p>Strong analytical and business planning capabilities.
</p></li><li><p>Demonstrated ability to manage multiple stakeholders and influence across functions.
</p></li><li><p>Strong communication, presentation, and project management skills.
</p></li><li><p>Fluency in Turkish and English.
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</p></li><li><p>Experience supporting account planning and business growth strategies.
</p></li><li><p>Knowledge of the Turkish education, assessment, learning, or institutional landscape (if applicable).
</p></li><li><p>Experience working in matrix organizations with regional and global stakeholders.
</p></li></ul><p><b>Who we are:
</b></p><p>At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. We are the world's lifelong learning company. For us, learning isn't just what we do. It's who we are. To learn more: We are Pearson.
</p><p>Pearson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other group protected by law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.
</p><p>If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by emailing TalentExperienceGlobalTeam@grp.pearson.com.
</p><p><b>Job: </b>Marketing
</p><p><b>Job Family: </b>GO_TO_MARKET
</p><p><b>Organization: </b>Corporate Marketing &amp; Communications
</p><p><b>Schedule: </b>FULL_TIME
</p><p><b>Workplace Type: </b>Remote
</p><p><b>Req ID: </b>24582</p></div>

Advanced Specialist, Geo Marketing

Kastamonu Entegre

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  Kastamonu Entegre A&gbreve;a&ccedil; Sanayi which is one of the two locomotive companies of Hayat Holding was established in year 1969 for production in the wooden panel industry and today became a global power which is the 1st in T&uuml;rkiye, the 3rd in Europe and the 4th in the world in its field.
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   Manage end-to-end procurement processes across all transportation modes, including sea, road, air, and intermodal transportation.
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   Actively monitor and report on the container market, capacity changes by shipping line, and freight trends.
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   Analyze bunker movements and forecast their cost impact.
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   Develop logistics procurement strategies by establishing the right balance between spot and contract rates.
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   Make data-driven decisions by effectively using freight benchmark and data platforms such as Xeneta, World Container Index (WCI), Transporeon, Upply, etc.
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   Conduct strong negotiations with global and local carriers.
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   Plan, manage, and finalize tender processes.
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   Lead price, service, and contract negotiations with suppliers.
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   Measure and improve supplier performance based on KPIs.
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   Develop alternative transportation models, route optimization initiatives, and cost-saving projects.
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   Conduct warehouse feasibility and costing studies.
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   Prepare logistics budgeting activities and develop methods to improve costs in line with budget targets.
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   Work in close collaboration with internal stakeholders, accurately analyze business needs, and develop appropriate logistics procurement models.
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   Strong knowledge of all transportation modes, including sea, air, road, and intermodal transportation.
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   Solid understanding of container shipping and the global freight market.
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   Strong analytical and reporting skills, with advanced Excel knowledge; BI experience is preferred.
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   Strong supplier management and negotiation skills.
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   Ability to use logistics procurement platforms, freight benchmark tools, and data platforms effectively.
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   Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills.
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   Good command of English is preferred.
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   Minimum 5 years of experience in logistics procurement and/or sourcing.
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   Experience in corporate and service procurement platforms.
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   Previous experience in a shipping line is preferred.
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  Thank you for taking the time to review our job advertisement. If you think it is a match to your knowledge and interests, please apply. We are eager to learn more about you!
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  Clarification Text for Employee Candidate: https://www.kastamonuentegre.com/tr_tr/kvkk-aydinlatma-metni
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International Logistics Sourcing Specialist

Givaudan

<div><p>Join us and celebrate the beauty of human experience. Create for happier, healthier lives, with love for nature. Together, with passion and creativity, we deliver food innovations, craft inspired fragrances and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions. There&rsquo;s much to learn and many to learn from, with more than 17,000 employees around the world to explore ideas and ambitions with. Every day, your talent, your innovative spirit, and your determination will shape our future, making a positive difference on billions of people. Every essence of you enriches our world. We are Givaudan. Human by nature.</p><p></p><p><b><br>
Seasoning Creator - Your future position?</b></p><p></p><p><b><br>
Purpose</b></p><br>
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To lead and execute product development projects of moderate complexity, creating and optimizing SEASONING blends while ensuring alignment with customer and segment requirements.</li><li>
The role acts as a technical point of contact for the category, contributes to process improvement within the creation function, and supports the development of junior creators through guidance and coaching.</li></ul><p></p><p><b><br>
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Manage assigned creation projects from brief interpretation to prototype delivery, ensuring timelines, quality, and documentation standards are met.</li><li>
Independently formulate and evaluate blends, seasonings and/or solutions, selecting appropriate raw materials to deliver desired SEASONING performance across applications.</li><li>
Guide junior creators and trainees on formulation techniques, documentation, and laboratory best practices; provide input to performance and development discussions.</li><li>
Identify and drive opportunities for process optimization and continuous improvement in formulation, data management, and sample preparation workflows.</li><li>
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (Applications, Evaluation, Marketing, Supply Chain) to ensure technical feasibility and smooth project execution.</li><li>
Support the development and implementation of new tools and methodologies that improve productivity and foster innovation.</li><li>
Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and quality standards in the laboratory environment.</li><li>
Act as the technical contact for resolving complex formulation or raw material issues within assigned area.</li></ul><p></p><p><b><br>
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 Technical Skills</b></p><br>
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Excellent process and technical knowledge of SEASONING creation, formulation, and sensory assessment; familiarity with related disciplines such as culinary applications and raw material technology.</li><li>
Proven capability to perform complex creation duties and propose creative solutions aligned with cost, quality, and stability objectives.</li><li>
Ability to identify process improvements and implement best practices beyond the immediate work area.</li><li>
Strong documentation, data‑tracking, and project management proficiency.</li></ul><p></p><p><b><br>
 Academic Background</b></p><br>
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Polytechnic or Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in Culinary Arts, Food Science, or a related field.</li></ul><p></p><p><b><br>
 Professional Experience</b></p><br>
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Minimum 6 years of experience in product development.</li></ul><p></p><p><b><br>
 </b><b>Our Benefits</b></p><br>
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Health Insurance and Family Coverage</li><li>
Pension Savings Plan</li><li>
Life and Travel Insurance</li><li>
Meal Allowance</li><li>
Transportation Allowance</li></ul><p></p><p><br>
At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people&rsquo;s lives.</p><p>
We value the different perspectives that come from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and experiences.</p><p>
Everyone &mdash; regardless of race, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, culture, religion, or any personal circumstances &mdash; is warmly welcomed at Givaudan, a place where we all love to be and grow.</p><p>
Every essence of you enriches our world. Join us in making a difference together.</p></div>

Seasoning Creator

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