Product Sensory Specialist

No Relocation Assistance Offered

Job Number #175109 - Del.Miguel Hidalgo, Mexico City, Mexico

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!

Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values-Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous-we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.

Role Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Product Sensory Specialist to lead and implement sensory and consumer research programs focused on the Personal and Home Care categories . In this role, you will oversee the sensory evaluation processes for global projects, support research design and interpretation, and foster innovation in methodologies and analysis. You will also manage logistics to conduct internal panels and employee tests as well as managing external suppliers and ensure adherence to Colgate-Palmolive's quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Research Implementation: Lead sensory and consumer research programs, ensuring the effective implementation of methodologies for product evaluations in personal and home care categories.
• Research Design and Analysis: Assist in designing research frameworks and methodologies, interpret results, and analyze data. Drive innovation by exploring and assessing the feasibility of new methodologies.
• Reporting and Documentation: Write comprehensive reports on assigned projects, presenting findings and actionable insights to support product development and enhancement.
• Logistics Management: Manage logistics and supplier interactions, guaranteeing timely and quality-assured deliveries of services. Ensure accurate and timely supplier payments in line with company standards.
• Sensory Evaluations: Coordinate and execute employee and sensory evaluations with designated panelists or employee/consumer databases to support product development efforts.
• Database and Panel Management: Oversee the administration and logistics of multiple panel databases, manage external suppliers and facilities, and maintain strong stakeholder relationships.
• Innovation and Improvement: Identify and integrate new sensory and consumer research methodologies to better support R&D initiatives. Suggest and implement process enhancements regarding sensory and employee protocols.
• Engagement and Motivation: Develop and implement incentive programs to enhance panel engagement and strengthen relationships with panelists.

Required Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Sensory Science, Psychology, Statistics, Food Engineering/Science, Marketing Research, or related fields
• 3 to 4 years of experience in sensory science
• Proficiency in Google Suite (Sheets, Docs, and Slides)
• Strong understanding of employee/consumer testing fundamentals, specifically focusing on implementation
• Advanced English proficiency (spoken and written)

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of statistics and data entry systems such as Minitab, SPSS, SAS, Compusense, or Red Jade
• Experience with Python

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Our journey begins with our people-developing strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self, is treated with respect, and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.

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