Sensory & Product Experience Specialist

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The Nestlé Product Technology Centre Coffee (NPTC Coffee) is the leading R&D organization that discovers, develops and deploys coffee and beverage products and technologies for in-home and out-of-home consumption. It consists of units in Konolfingen (CH), Marysville (USA), Orbe (CH) and Singapore and provides new products and processes to all Nestlé markets worldwide.

Our mission - to delight the consumer wherever, whenever, however by delivering moments of genuine pleasure and indulgence - drives the need for us to attract, select and develop the right people for the right jobs throughout the value chain of our business.

Position Snapshot

Location: Orbe

Company: Nestlé NPTC Orbe Coffee
Act. Rate: Full-Time Act. Rate 100%
Type of contract: Temporary Contract, 6 months

Start date: January 1st 2026

Position Summary

As a "Sensory and Product Experience Specialist" , you will lead sensory and consumer insights activities to support coffee development for a wide range of innovative products aligned with consumers' taste and Nestlé business needs.

In this position, you will collaborate with passionate individuals across departments - with Project Managers, Product Developers, Business Units and much more - to deliver successful coffee projects and make a significant impact both locally and globally while fostering your professional and personal growth.

A Day in the Life of a Sensory and Product Experience Specialist

• Drive consumer and sensory product insights through collaboration with project stakeholders.
• Deliver insights to guide innovation and renovation projects.
• Build category insights and expertise for strategic decision-making.
• Provide consultancy on product preference programs and manage sensory studies.
• Continuously improve research methods and support the implementation of new digital tools.
• Build consumer and sensory product knowledge to influence strategy.
• Support the execution of the 60/40 yearly plan in collaboration with the 60/40 Manager.
• Collaborate with global NPTC Coffee teams to create a cohesive function

What will make you successful

• Background in Food Science, Psychology, or equivalent with emphasis on Consumer research and Sensory Science.
• Strong experience in Consumer and Sensory Research, ideally in an international scope with coffee category knowledge as a strong plus
• In-depth knowledge of statistics and ability to analyse Sensory and Consumer data.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple projects globally.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills with a consumer-centric mindset.
• Excellent planning, organization, and project management abilities.
• Experience with sensory digital tools implementation is a plus
• Fluent in English and French.

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