One of Nigeria’s fast-growing FMCG businesses, Dufil Prima Foods Plc has eight manufacturing facilities spread out across the country.
The Dufil Group has made a notable effect on Nigeria’s gastronomic landscape during its 17 years on the Nigerian market. Their product, Indomie Instant Noodles, which caters to a variety of ethnic groups, has gained national recognition.
Candidates who are qualified and willing are welcomed to apply for the employment opening at Indomie Nigeria.
Description :
- We are seeking to recruit applicants that will lead flavor development in seasoning to meet consumer aspirations by providing timely support to the business.
Responsibilities:
- Create and present seasoning concepts in consumer product categories especially Noodles.
- Develop a robust pipeline of savory flavors in seasonings with high consumer preference.
- Introduce new Savory/Culinary raw materials.
- Supervise first production of formulas.
- Build technical competence in seasoning formulation along with other internal stakeholders.
- Be able to trouble shoot flavor selection which complies to regulatory requirements and parameters.
- Stay ahead of consumer flavor trend and translate into culinary application.
- Conduct or participate in surveys for consumer insights.
- Participate in sensory analysis and shelf life studies.
- Develop and nurture partnerships with key suppliers.
- Manage and build knowledge in the respective domain and provide flavor guidance in response to business needs.
- Work closely within Product Development and other stakeholders in Operations, Marketing, Consumer Insights.
Eligibility and Requirements:
- Science Degree or higher (Food Technology / Chemistry preferred) from reputable educational institution.
- 6-10 years relevant experience in savory flavor creation in a reputable organization.
- Proven track record of success in creating flavors and seasonings in West Africa.
- Full knowledge on flavor raw materials, flavor creation and composition.
- Creative and innovative thinking with an understanding of ingredients and local palette preference (Nigerian cuisine) along with in-depth industry knowledge.
- Minimum of second-class, lower division.
- 25 to 30 years of age
