Job Title:  Product Sensory Analyst

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #165490 - 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.
 

Resume of the Position:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Product Sensorial Expert 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.

What do you need for the position?

• Bachelor’s degree in Sensory Science, Psychology, Statistics, Food Engineering/Science, Marketing Research, or related fields.
• At least 3 years of experience in sensory science.
• Strong understanding of employee/consumer testing fundamentals, specifically focusing on implementation.

• Proficiency in Google Suite (Sheets, Docs, and Slides).
• Advanced proficiency in spoken and written English
• Preferable knowledge of statistics and data entry systems such as Minitab, SPSS, SAS, Compusense, or Red Jade. (desirable)
• Knowledge of Python. (desirable)

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Achieving our purpose starts with our people — ensuring our workforce represents the people and communities we serve —and creating an environment where our people feel they belong; where we can be our authentic selves, feel treated with respect and have the support of leadership to impact the business in a meaningful way.

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.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form should you require accommodation.

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