CIMR Senior at Takasago International Corp. (USA) Orangeburg, New York

Join Takasago and Help Shape the Future of Consumer Insights & Innovation At Takasago, innovation, creativity, and purpose come together to create meaningful experiences that enrich everyday life. We invite passionate and curious professionals to explore our exciting opportunity for a Consumer Insights Senior Analyst based in Rockleigh, New Jersey. As a global leader in flavors, fragrances, aroma ingredients, and fine chemicals, Takasago operates across 28 countries and regions with world-class manufacturing, R&D, and commercial operations. Headquartered in Japan, Takasago is proud to be ranked among the world's top flavor and fragrance companies - including #1 in Asia. In this role, you will play a key part in uncovering consumer insights that help drive innovation across home and personal care categories. This role combines hands-on research execution with forward-looking innovation work, offering exposure to both foundational methodologies and emerging approaches such as social listening and future-forward consumer exploration. You will support end-to-end quantitative and qualitative research studies, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and help translate consumer behaviors and trends into actionable business opportunities. • Execute and manage consumer research studies including CLTs, HUTs, sensory evaluations, concept testing, and survey programming • Analyze quantitative and qualitative data to develop meaningful insights and recommendations • Support both foundational and exploratory research, including innovation initiatives, trend analysis, social listening, and future-forward consumer programs • Collaborate with Marketing, R&D, and Sales teams to help shape consumer-centric strategies • Contribute to the preparation of research materials, data validation, and study logistics to ensure high-quality execution • Leverage emerging tools, platforms, and methodologies to continuously improve insights capabilities • BS degree in Consumer Insights, Marketing, Psychology, Sociology, Analytics, or related field (MS preferred) • Approximately 3 years of experience in consumer insights or market research • Experience with platforms such as Qualtrics, Toluna, SPSS, SAS, or similar tools preferred • Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage both data and research execution effectively • Strong analytical thinking, organizational skills, and communication abilities • Curiosity, agility, and passion for innovation and consumer behavior Takasago offers a collaborative culture focused on growth, innovation, and employee fulfillment. Our benefits which start on the first day of employment include: • Flexible work arrangements • Tuition assistance • Comprehensive health benefits • Employee discounts • Robust retirement savings programs • Employee Assistance Program • Company-paid life insurance At Takasago, we believe in investing in our employees' long-term success while creating products and technologies that positively impact society.