Job Description:

We currently have an immediate opportunity for a Project Manager to join our Perfumery Division at the North American Headquarters in Plainsboro, NJ.The purpose of this job is to manage well run & executed projects for Firmenich's New Business Accelerator Team and support the team in securing targeted new business opportunities. This begins with project inception through submission and follow-up/rework.

Key Responsibilities:

* Ensure smooth and strong communication across all departments by working closely with Sales, FDM's, technical, sampling, marketing, application labs, perfumery & the client.

* Leverage resources efficiently & effectively against targeted projects to increase success rates.

* Field inquiries and requests, implement procedures, improve communications and facilitate the flow of information to support new wins and global roll-outs.

* Follow the flow of briefs from start to finish so that all needs of the client and brief are met on time. This includes:

* Receiving all briefs, either directly from customer or indirectly through commercial team. Discuss time-lines, participants, resource teams & pricing/potentials with Account Managers (ACM).

* Continually Coordinate with key players for briefs: FDMs, Technical, and Perfumers when necessary, to ensure that all projects are running efficiently. Alert ACM of any issues.

* Ensure that base and market products required for briefs are requested and obtained on time.

* Ensure that oils and samples are sent on time to meet deadlines.Ensure accuracy of all submissions.

* Ensure that necessary safety and technical documentation, presentations, and any other client documentation meets the brief requirements, and is submitted on time.

* Support FDM, sensory, technical, & Marketing in preparation of final client presentations.

* Initiate stabilities, ensuring that the tests are conducted and reported on time and read at correct intervals. Record all pertinent information in cross-reference database.

* Enter and maintain projects and price files in Firmenich's Atlas Project Management Tool and SAP.

* Coordinate with Account Manager on Supply Chain Notice input. Enter & manage all Supply Chain notices into Atlas.

* Prioritize and manage the flow of customer sample requests.

* Visit client as necessary to build strong relationship.

* Drive/execute projects including initiating stability testing, ensuring that oils and samples are sent on time, entering submissions for briefs, entering Supply Chain notices into Atlas, and enter/maintain price files. Schedule and prepare visitor agendas and arrange client meetings.

* Work closely (daily interaction) with Perfumery Labs and other affiliate sites.

* Work with and mentor the Commercial Assistant supporting the Business Accelerator team * Interact with Customer Care team to resolve issues.

* Prepares data and reports for Commercial Team, as well as handle Special Assignments.

Requirements:

* Associate Degree required, Bachelors Degree preferred.

* Minimum of 2 years administrative experience.

* Ability to multi-task, solve problems and work in a fast pace environment.

* Good communication, interpersonal skills, and customer service.

* Detailed oriented, with a high level of organization skills.Strong ablitity to work with Data.

* Excellent administrative and computer skills including MS office suite and working with complex computer systems.

We value:

* Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with all key contacts across diverse clients, teams and cultures

* Resourceful, reliable, innovative, self-motivated multi-tasker with a "can-do" attitude that will see tasks and projects through to completion

* Exceptional initiative and ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial, fast moving environment, but also be a team player

* Negotiating and influencing internal stakeholders.

We offer:

* The ability to be a part of a highly creative and imaginative team in an incredibly competitive and inspiring industry

* A fast-paced environment surrounded by some of the biggest talents and brands in the beauty and fragrance industries

* Learn how to understand consumers and how to meet their needs effectively

* Opportunity to work for a company that cares about the environment and sets and achieves ambitious sustainability objectives

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function. Firmenich is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran

At Firmenich, we create an environment in which employees are valued, motivated and encouraged to reach their full potential. We foster entrepreneurial spirit and imaginative teamwork with freedom to act within our strategic plans. We recruit and develop the best talents, rewarding them accordingly.

We offer competitive pay, career growth opportunities, and an outstanding benefits program that features:

* Generous Paid Time Off!

* Quarterly Bonus Potential!

* Retirement Plans!

* 401(k) with Company Match!

* Low Cost Medical, Dental & Rx & Vision Coverage!

* Tuition Assistance for Employees and Children!

* Flexible Spending Accounts!

* Tobacco-Free Campus!

* And Many More Employee-Friendly Programs!

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