- Manage and maintain flavour formulations, product data, and recipe information in global ERP systems.
- Create and update flavour formulations based on customer requirements, raw material changes, portfolio harmonisation initiatives, and regulatory updates.
- Transfer customer and R&D formulations into commercial products and manufacturing systems.
- Ensure accuracy and consistency of flavour master data and product portfolio structures.
- Develop and maintain standard solutions, premixes, and raw material replacement concepts.
- Support production recipes, manufacturing processes, scale-up activities, and production optimisation.
- Act as key user and technical support contact for R&D-related systems and tools (ERP, CRM, sensory, BI, flavour management systems).
- Drive continuous improvement of flavour development processes, data governance, and ways of working.
- Support data analyses, portfolio reviews, and R&D digitalisation initiatives.
- Create and maintain technical documentation, SOPs, and knowledge management resources.
Technical Flavour Specialist (m/f/d)
Reinbek
Full-time
Permanent employee
Your Mission
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Food Chemistry, Food Technology, Flavour Science, or a related discipline, or equivalent technical qualification with relevant industry experience.
- 3–5 years of experience in flavour development, technical flavour management, product stewardship, or a related role within the flavour, food, or ingredients industry.
- Understanding of flavour formulations, food ingredients, and manufacturing processes.
- Experience with ERP systems and product data management (e.g. NAV, Business Central, PLM).
- Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Knowledge of product lifecycle management, formulation changes, and technical documentation.
- Structured and detail-oriented with strong organisational skills.
- Proactive problem-solver with a continuous improvement mindset.
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively across functions and cultures.
- Fluent in English; German is an advantage.
Why you'll love working here
- Exciting tasks in an internationally operating, growing family business with flat hierarchies
- Flexible working hours and a hybrid working model
- 4 weeks remote work from other EU countries
- 30 days paid vacation per year
- Salary bands for a fair corporate culture
- Monthly allowance of €50 for your BAV
- Annual 360° feedback loops with clear promotion criteria and an individual career path
- Responsibility from day one in a company that encourages personal responsibility and growth
- Relocation costs can be reimbursed on a pro rata basis
- Regular company events such as summer party, Christmas party
- Paid team dinners or activities for each team twice a year
- Free parking right outside the door
- Perks and benefits: JobRad, subsidized lunch, subsidy for the Deutschlandticket, free language courses and discounted memberships at several gyms and for the Wellpass
- Fresh fruit, free drinks and snacks in the office
Our Process
- Initial Screen with a Recruiter
- Interview with the Technical Department
- Onsite Challenge
About us
At Arethia, we fuse our long-standing reputation with a continual push for progress. A rapidly expanding player in the flavour industry, Arethia specialises in delivering innovative taste solutions and co-creating products that consumers love. For more than 70 years, Arethia has been known for its close collaboration with customers and the highest quality standards. With over 350 employees spread across Germany, Switzerland, Dubai, and Indonesia, we aim to shape the future of flavours with a culture that values agility, transparency, and talent.