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Talent Acquisition Specialist @ Kerry | HR Management, Administration | LATAM

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

As a Sr. Sensory Scientist, you’ll lead strategic sensory projects, manage panels and shelf-life studies, and collaborate across teams to deliver impactful insights. You’ll drive innovation, support commercial efforts, mentor your team, and ensure efficient resource use—all while applying advanced sensory methodologies and data analysis.

Main activities:

- Lead complex sensory projects with strategic impact
- Coordinate cross-functional teams and collaborate with clients




- Implement cutting-edge sensory methodologies
- Analyze data and deliver insightful technical reports
- Manage sensory panels and shelf-life studies
- Align with general sensory teams to drive continuous improvement
- Support commercial teams with sensory expertise
- Develop and mentor your sensory team
- Ensure resource optimization and cost management

Requirements:

- Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or related field (Master’s a plus)
- 7–10 years of experience in food & beverage, with 5+ years in sensory
- Fluent in Spanish and English
- Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills
- Expertise in sensory techniques and data interpretation
- Proficiency in SAP, Office, Minitab, XLStat

Seniority level

- Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

- Employment type

Full-time

Job function

- Job function

Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
- Industries

Food and Beverage Services

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