Technical Director -Fragrance

Key Responsibilities

Raw Material Coordination

Pricing Discussion: Negotiate with suppliers for favorable raw material pricing, analyzing market trends to balance cost - effectiveness and quality.

New Raw Material: Research, identify, and test new raw materials. Evaluate their aroma, stability, and compatibility to enhance product offerings.

Legislation: Ensure all raw materials comply with local, national, and international regulations. Update processes as regulations change.

PROFOR Management: Oversee the PROFOR system for accurate raw - material data, optimizing procurement and inventory.

Sales Support

Trouble Shooting: Resolve product - related issues for customers. Work with cross - functional teams to find root causes and implement solutions.

Internal & External Training: Provide technical training to sales teams and customers. Enhance product knowledge for better sales and customer service.

Client Visit / Questions: Conduct client visits, gather feedback, and answer technical queries to build strong customer relationships.

Lab Management

Robot Issues: Ensure smooth operation of laboratory robots. Troubleshoot and maintain equipment for accurate and high - throughput results.

Lab & Packing Improvement: Optimize laboratory workflows and packing processes. Reduce inefficiencies and enhance product protection.

QC Issues: Set and enforce quality control standards. Investigate and resolve non - compliance issues promptly.

Missing Raw Materials: Coordinate with procurement to address raw - material shortages. Find alternatives to minimize project disruptions.

Perfumer Management

Leaves: Manage perfumer leave schedules.

Office Issues: Resolve office - related problems for perfumers. Create a productive work environment.

Navision: Support perfumers in using Navision for inventory and project management. Provide training and resolve system issues.

Annual Reviews: Evaluate perfumer performance. Provide feedback, set goals, and discuss career development.

Perfumer Projects

Creation / Rework: Guide perfumers in concept creation. Oversee rework based on feedback or technical issues.

Evaluation: Evaluate project progress through sensory and technical analysis. Ensure projects meet goals.

GC Duplication: Ensure accurate fragrance duplication using gas chromatography. Maintain equipment and validate processes.

External Coordination

BSL: Coordinate with BSL. Share technical information, collaborate on projects, and meet requirements.

ASIA Affiliates: Collaborate with ASIA affiliates on product development. Adapt products to local markets.

GPMS Updates: Update the Global Product Management System with accurate technical data. Ensure seamless internal communication.

Qualifications:

Education: Master’s degree in chemical engineering, fragrance technology and related major.

Experience: More than 15 years working experience in extensive fragrance - industry. With a proven technical - leadership track record. Substantial project - management experience, having led complex projects to successful completion.

Skills: Profound knowledge of raw materials, fragrance creation, and quality control. Exceptional logical - thinking ability to analyze problems, develop solutions, and streamline project processes.

Traits: motivated and proactive attitude who could actively seek solutions, show initiative, and drive continuous process improvements.