Beschrijving van de vacature:
What we ask:
• Master’s degree in Food Science, Sensory Science, Statistics, or a related field.
• Minimum 2+ years of experience in sensory and/or sensometrics, preferably within the (dairy) food industry.
• You have strong sensometric and statistical analysis skills, including solid working knowledge of R.
• Skilled in translating complex data into clear, actionable insights.
• You act with speed and decisiveness and take ownership to deliver high‑quality results.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.A proactive professional who takes ownership and shows strong initiative.
• A team player with qualities such as social, goal‑oriented, accurate, customer‑focused, creative, proactive, and pragmatic.
What we offer:
At FrieslandCampina you work on strong, globally loved brands enjoyed by millions every day, like Friso, Campina, Chocomel and Frisian Flag. As a farmer-owned cooperative, we combine an international environment with a clear social and sustainable purpose. We support your growth through training, coaching and internal career opportunities. With trust and autonomy, you can make real impact.
Employment benefits:
Salary between €3,900 and €5,250 gross per month (full-time), depending on experience and fit for the role.
A work week of 32 to 38 hours, a 5% year-end allowance, 10% company bonus, 8% holiday allowance and a pension scheme.
Hybrid working with flexible working hours, a train card and/or €0.23 per km (max. 30 km one way).
200 hours of annual leave, with the option to buy or sell up to 40 hours.
A laptop, phone and home office equipment to support flexible working.
Wellbeing and inclusion initiatives, such as health support, employee assistance programs and diversity initiatives.
Extras at the head office, such as milk and cheese during lunch, fresh fruit and barista coffee.
Vacancy description:
As a Development Specialist (Sensory & Sensometrics), you will play a central role in our innovation process. You will collaborate closely with R&D teams to ensure our products deliver outstanding sensory performance, using advanced sensory science and multivariate data analytics to guide development and renovation.
Conduct Advanced Sensory Research:
Design and execute sensory studies. Analyze (complex) datasets with statistical methods to guide product development and optimization.
Integrate Multisource Data
Combine sensory results with physical-, chemical-, analytical-, recipe-, and where relevant consumer data to build a holistic understanding of product performance. Work closely with the Sensory & Panel Team to ensure high‑quality data generation.
Strengthen Product Benchmarking:
Apply advanced analytics to elevate our taste and performance benchmarking. Identify sensory drivers, map product signatures, and ensure our products consistently meet or exceed internal and external standards.
Scope and Impact:
• Global Influence.
Your expertise will support product development across multiple countries and categories, ensuring sensory consistency and excellence in diverse markets worldwide.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration.
You will interact with various stakeholders, including R&D experts, marketing teams, and commercial departments. Your insights will help shape strategic decisions and drive innovation. • Sensory‑Driven Quality Focus.
Your work safeguards FrieslandCampina’s sensory performance standards, ensuring every product delivers a distinctive, high‑quality experience aligned with market expectations.
