Consumer Insights Associate

Job Summary

Are you passionate about transforming consumer behavior and complex data into actionable insights that drive fragrance innovation and business growth? IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that enhance products used every day. Scent - Global Fragrances: We create fragrances that inspire emotions and elevate everyday experiences by combining creativity, deep consumer understanding, and technical expertise to serve global and international customers. This role is based in Tlalnepantla, Mexico (hybrid role). You will be part of a collaborative, insight-driven, and analytically focused team, where together we create impact by transforming consumer understanding into successful fragrance solutions. Your potential is our inspiration.

Where You’ll Make a Difference

Fully manage consumer insight research projects in support of Global Category and key international Home Care accounts

Design research methodologies, coordinate fieldwork, analyze quantitative and qualitative data, and translate results into actionable business insights

Develop statistical analyses, models, and data-driven recommendations to support fragrance development and commercial decisions

Contribute directly to sales growth and increased win rates through high-quality consumer research and insight generation

Communicate findings in a compelling way through storytelling, presentations, dashboards, and data visualization tools

Partner with Evaluation, Perfumers, Sales, Marketing, and Technical teams to guide fragrance development and selection

Interpret consumer, product, and fragrance research results to support strategic decision-making

Identify behavioral patterns, emerging trends, and knowledge gaps, transforming data into forward-looking business opportunities

Act as a subject-matter expert in consumer dynamics, research methodologies, analytics, and category trends

What Makes You the Right Fit

• Bachelor's degree in actuarial science, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, Behavioral Sciences, Psychology, Market Research, or a related field
• 4+ years of experience in consumer insights, sensory science, market research, data analytics, or related disciplines
• Strong knowledge of quantitative research methodologies, statistics, and consumer research tools
• Experience performing advanced data analysis, modeling, interpretation, and insight generation
• Experience working with statistical and analytical software such as JMP, Python, Power BI, R, SPSS, SAS, or similar tools
• Strong database management and data visualization capabilities
• Intermediate to advanced English proficiency with strong verbal communication skills (required)
• Strong analytical and mathematical mindset, with the ability to structure, analyze, and interpret complex datasets
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and presentation skills

How Would You Stand Out?

• Experience applying predictive analytics, statistical modeling, or advanced consumer segmentation techniques
• Experience with data visualization platforms and business intelligence tools such as Power BI or Tableau
• Ability to combine consumer behavior understanding with advanced quantitative analysis to influence business decisions

Why Choose Us?

• Work on global and international Home Care brands with high business visibility
• Influence fragrance development through consumer-driven insights and advanced analytics
• Collaborate with creative, technical, and commercial teams worldwide
• Exposure to advanced sensory research, consumer analytics, and innovation methodologies
• Professional growth within a global fragrance leader
• Inclusive culture that values curiosity, analytical thinking, and continuous learning

We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability. Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more. At IFF, we make joy through science, creativity and heart. As the global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, health and biosciences, we deliver groundbreaking, sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products - advancing wellness, delighting the senses and enhancing the human experience. We value an inclusive, creative workplace where all individuals can thrive and do their best work. We consider all qualified candidates equally and based on merit, without regard to religion, ethnicity, national origin, race, age, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or disability.