Company Information
We are looking for a CX Scientist in the areas of sauces and ready meals. You will be part of the Consumer Culinary Experience team, playing a strong role in delivering relevant and actionable insights to drive the success of our innovations within an international scope.
Function Description
As a CX Scientist, you will support innovation, renovation and business initiatives by executing high-quality Consumer Experience research programs. You will apply CX methodologies with rigor, generate reliable consumer and sensory insights, and translate data into clear business learning. Working closely with cross-functional teams and senior CX colleagues, you will contribute to product, pack and experience decisions while continuing to build expertise in your category, capability or business domain.
Responsibilities
- Execute consumer experience research projects using qualitative and quantitative methodologies and best practices.
- Support the development and execution of learning plans in collaboration with senior CX team members and project stakeholders.
- Manage day-to-day research activities, including study preparation, fieldwork coordination and reporting.
- Analyze research data and translate findings into clear, actionable insights.
- Support innovation, renovation and productivity projects by generating relevant consumer and sensory learning.
- Collaborate with R&D, Marketing, Consumer Insights and Culinary teams to address key business questions.
- Support external research partners and third-party agencies to ensure high-quality project delivery.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of CX methodologies, tools and ways of working.
Profile
- Master degree in Consumer Science, Sensory Science, Psychology, Marketing Research, Behavioral Sciences, Anthropology, UX Research or related disciplines.
- Sensory science expertise is considered a plus.
- 2–5 years of experience in Consumer Experience, Consumer Insights or Sensory & Consumer Research within FMCG, consulting or research agencies.
- Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative consumer research methodologies.
- Experience executing research projects and managing project activities.
- Strong analytical skills and ability to translate data into clear findings and implications.
- Experience working with external research suppliers is desirable.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Good organization and prioritization capabilities.
- Analytical thinker with strong attention to detail.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced international environment.
- Fluent in English, written and spoken.
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Please note, since this initially involves a temporary contract, we are looking for candidates who already reside in the Netherlands.
Offer
- Temporary contract for 2027 (start date Jan 1st – Feb 1st).
- Hybrid working.
- Working in a high performing team, alongside peers always trying to reach the next level
