Want to help us bring happiness to the world? Want to join an ambitious and fast growing global biscuits and confectionery business investing heavily in iconic global brands, infrastructure and people? Then this is the place for you.
As proud bakers and chocolatiers and custodians of iconic global brands, we don’t compromise on the quality of ingredients in our products or on the people we hire. We are looking for entrepreneurial spirits who share our passion for bringing happiness to our consumers and who embody our Winning Traits.
To succeed at pladis you need to be purpose-led, resilient and positive to succeed here because we expect pace and agility, we insist on collaboration and demand accountability. If that is your thing, then pladis offers global ambition, a clear Vision and roadmap for success, challenge, and unrivalled opportunities to learn and make an impact
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What will this role achieve?
In partnership with Innovation, Brand, CMI and R&D teams, the role holder will manage sensory and consumer projects to guide product development and support the business strategy and will report to the Senior CTI manager.
The role demands good technical and interpersonal capabilities to:
Support the delivery of sensory & consumer science learning plans in support of innovation and renovation projects, which represent significant financial opportunities for pladis
Support the definition of appropriate research plans and management of execution of these plans to support the business decision process
Raise the sensory & consumer science profile internally and externally
Support pro-actively cross-functional collaboration to maximise output
What will be your key deliverables?
Provide sensory and consumer science research according to recognised international standards to provide insights to guide product development and brand strategies for innovation, regeneration and productivity activities
Work closely cross-functionally and manage research projects from end to end, designing research based on the defined learning plans, analysing and reporting results in accordance to stakeholder needs
Help define product specifications and shelf life, linking consumer data & sensory data to analytical data
Stay abreast of new methodologies and test and learn as and when appropriate
Support the building of a strong knowledge platform of Savoury categories to support the business with critical insights to drive innovation
Bring your experience.
Essential
Excellent understanding of Sensory and Consumer Science techniques and how to analyse and interpret findings to business strategic needs
Strong knowledge in Sensory and Consumer Science methodologies: quantitative and qualitative tools and techniques
Strong analytical and statistical skills
Strong communication and presentation skills
Proficiency in sensory software (ideally RedJade)
Proficiency in statistical analysis software (i.e. xlSTAT, R or other)
Strong ability in interpretation/translation of insights into a technical product/brand development path
Multi-discipline/multi-function team working skills and experience
Able to work in an agile, fast paced working environment
Desirable
Experience in food FMCG and/or research industry, sweet and savoury snacks · Moderating skills · Experience in Design Thinking techniques
Our Values
Purpose led – We’re energised and guided by our purpose to bring happiness with every bite
Agile – We’re ever evolving, we never stand still, always improving for our customers and our consumers.
Positive – We’re highly motivated optimistic, courageous, and we inspire each other to be better
Resilient - We’re persistent in the face of setbacks, quick to adapt, learn and move forward
Collaborative – We gain strength from operating as one pladis, winning and succeeding together
Best mix of ingredients
pladis is an equal opportunities employer, like every great recipe we’re a thoughtful mix. A happy and inclusive place to work that’s as diverse as our consumers and the communities we support, live and work in, all around the world. Where every voice is heard, and difference is celebrated. Where fresh perspectives and new ideas help us grow and thrive.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform key job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
pladis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.
We operate a strict Preferred Supplier List. If you are a recruitment agency and wish to submit candidate to be considered for this vacancy, you must have agreed to, and signed, our terms of business.
We will not accept CVs from any other sources other than those currently on our PSL. We will not pay a fee for any candidate that has not been represented by a provider on our PSL.
Skills Required
- Excellent understanding of Sensory and Consumer Science techniques and how to analyse and interpret findings to business strategic needs
- Strong knowledge in Sensory and Consumer Science methodologies: quantitative and qualitative tools and techniques
- Strong analytical and statistical skills
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Proficiency in sensory software (ideally RedJade)
- Proficiency in statistical analysis software (i.e. xlSTAT, R or other)
- Strong ability in interpretation/translation of insights into a technical product/brand development path
- Multi-discipline/multi-function team working skills and experience
- Able to work in an agile, fast paced working environment
- Experience in food FMCG and/or research industry, sweet and savoury snacks
- Moderating skills
- Experience in Design Thinking techniques
What We Do
pladis is one of the world’s fastest growing snacking companies and home to much loved brands including McVitie’s, GODIVA and Ülker. pladis also owns regional brands Jacob’s, Go Ahead, Flipz, Turtles, BN, Verkade and many more products across sweet and savoury biscuits, wafer, cake, and chocolate. pladis also owns regional brands such as Jacob’s, Go Ahead, Flipz, BN, Verkade and many more, delighting consumers with products across the snacking category including sweet and savoury biscuits, wafer, cake, chocolate, gum and candy. Formed in 2016, pladis is the proud steward of over 300 years of family baking and confectionery experience. The expertise of its 16,000-strong global workforce spans 25 factories in 11 countries, and is founded on collaboration, agility and resilience. As a responsible business, delivering the highest quality products and exceptional service, pladis’ products have the potential to reach more than four billion people across the world. pladis people are passionate about collaboration and creation, using consumer insights and trends to fulfil its promise of bringing happiness with every bite. This passion, combined with rapid speed to market, enables the company to bring its products from idea to on-shelf quickly, so they are available for consumers all over the world. To view our privacy policy visit: http://www.pladiscareers.co.uk/privacy-policy/
