Givaudan
Who we are�
Givaudan is one of the foremost innovators, creators and suppliers of fragrances and flavours in the world with annual sales of CHF 4.2 billion in year 2006.
The company has its headquarters based in Vernier, Switzerland, and has around 9�400 employees worldwide. With a combined total of over 800 years of experience, Givaudan is one of the oldest and largest flavours and fragrance houses in the world.
Givaudan is an independent company listed on the Swiss Stock Exchange Market and in the SMI since June 8, 2000. The company's solid financials puts it in a strong position to look for external growth opportunities, while internal growth is driven by increased customer focus and R&D.; Givaudan's commitment for R&D; is reflected in the expenditure ratio to sales.
What we do�
Givaudan's objective is to be the undisputed leader in the fragrance and flavour industry both in sales and profitability.
To achieve this goal, the company provides unparalleled levels of science, technology, creation, quality and service. Our cutting-edge technology allows us to be the essential source of Sensory Innovation for our customers, whose products include the most famous brand names in the food, beverage and fragrance industries.
Flavours
What is the taste of success? Givaudan has some of the most talented experts in the industry and chances are that your life has been touched by their work: whether it was the crunchy cereal for breakfast, or the soft drink during break. The Flavour division is divided into four business units:
- Beverages: soft drinks, fruit juices, alcoholic beverages and instant beverages.
- Confectionery products: baked goods, sugar confections, chewing gum and chocolate.
- Dairy products: ice cream, fresh dairy products and instant desserts.
- Savoury products: ready-made meals, snacks, soups, sauces, meats and poultry.
Fragrances
Imagine a group of dedicated people whose mission is �to make the world smell better�. This is the credo of the Fragrance division. A team of more than 70 trained perfumers and Givaudan's own perfumery school ensures qualified personnel for the future. The Fragrance division is divided into three business units:
- Fine fragrance products: colognes, perfumes and ancillary products for body, bath and home.
- Consumer products: fabric, household and air-care, as well as hair-care, skincare and personal washes.
- Fragrance ingredients: ingredients for own use and by fragrance suppliers and customers who have their own creative perfumery resources.
What we are looking for...
Givaudan is a modern and innovative company and is constantly searching for talented, creative people in all areas of the business, such as finance, marketing, chemistry and operations. If you are attracted by the world of scent and taste, then send us your CV telling us your area of interest to our Human Resource department.
GIVAUDAN SA
Contact:
Human Resources
Address:
Givaudan Suisse SA
Fragrance Production
Group Headquarters
5 chemin de la Parfumerie
CH 1214 Vernier
Givaudan Schweiz AG
Fragrance Fundamental Research
Flavours Creation, Application and Production
138, �berlandstrasse
CH 8600 D�bendorf
Givaudan Schweiz AG
Flavours Creation, Application and Production
CH 8310 Kemptthal
Internet: www.givaudan.com
Sales: 4.2 billion CHF in 2006
Number of employees:
Around 9�400
Headquarters:
Vernier, Switzerland
Key operating sites:
Fragrances: Shanghai, China; Teaneck, New Jersey (US); Argenteuil, France; Vernier, Switzerland; Sao Paolo, Brazil and Singapore.
Flavours: Cincinnati, Ohio (US); D�bendorf, Switzerland; Kemptthal, Switzerland; Sao Paolo, Brazil; Shanghai, China and Singapore.
Your Profile:
Qualifications:
University degree or equivalent
Languages: English, French and/or German
Domains: marketing, sales, customer service, finance, IT, chemistry, biology, pharmacy, operations
Personality: creative, flexible, dynamic, motivated, open- minded, a good communicator and team player who is at ease in a multi-cultural
