Collections Specialist / Flavor & Food

Collection Specialist

Requisition ID:60185

Position Type:(US)Full Time

Workplace Arrangement: #LI-Hybrid

About Kerry

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

About the role

The Collection Specialist is responsible for curating, maintaining, and optimizing a portfolio of standard flavors and seasonings for the EUM. This role ensures each item is validated in relevant application formats, documented with clear performance guidance, and easily accessible for commercial and technical teams. The Collection Specialist will also coordinate validation projects, maintain organized records, and provide training and support to internal stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Portfolio Ownership:

• Curate and maintain a well-defined list of standard flavors and seasonings for the EUM.
• Validate each item in relevant application formats and document performance guidance.

• Documentation & Maintenance:

• Organize and maintain records (test protocols, sensory results, usage rates, labeling/regulatory flags).
• Lead periodic reviews and clean-ups of the standard collection, ensuring timely sample turnaround.

• Project Management:

• Coordinate product validation projects (new additions, reformulations, re-validations).
• Track project timelines and deliverables, escalating issues as needed.

• Cross-Functional Partnership:

• Liaise with category commercial leads and marketing to understand future needs.
• Ensure the standard collection is accessible and understandable for commercial teams (via sales tools or digital libraries).

• Application Expertise:

• Stay current on EUM trends, processing needs, and formulation considerations.
• Provide direction on matrix selection and screening protocols for technicians.

• Training & Support:

• Educate commercial teams on the value and usage of standard products.
• Train technicians on screening protocols and application-specific nuances.

Qualifications and skills

• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Project management abilities, including multitasking and attention to detail.
• Technical knowledge of flavor systems, sensory evaluation, and formulation principles.
• Familiarity with regulatory and labeling requirements for food ingredients.
• Proficiency in documentation tools (Excel, SharePoint, PLM systems).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to translate technical data into actionable guidance for non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience delivering training or onboarding materials.
• Customer-focused, results-driven, and strategic thinker.
• Demonstrates accountability, collaboration, and self-awareness.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Product Development, or a related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in product development, flavor applications, or portfolio management within the food or ingredients industry.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams (R&D, Marketing, Regulatory, Commercial).

The typical hiring range for this role is $91,311 to $149,080 annually and is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, location, etc. In addition to your pay, Kerry offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and retirement contribution (all benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements).

Kerry is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Kerry will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen. Additional information can be found at: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (dol.gov).

Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a “starter kit,” investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.