About this Position

As a Perfumer (d/f/m) in our Krefeld site, you will create and develop innovative fragrance solutions for functional applications.
You will work at the intersection of creativity, science, and consumer insight, contributing to high-performing products in laundry, home care, and hair care categories.

What you´ll do

• Creation of new fragrances in functional perfumery, using latest developments in aroma chemicals and fragrance delivery technologies, with a focus on laundry, home and hair care applications
• Reformulation and portfolio management of existing fragrances in line with evolving safety, regulatory and sustainability requirements
• Active problem solving and troubleshooting across fragrance and aroma chemical portfolios, including raw material shortages, force majeure situations and quality issues
• Close collaboration with fragrance research, product development, marketing, supply chain, purchasing and external fragrance partners
• Drive fragrance innovation by identifying emerging technologies, market trends and new olfactive opportunities
• Evaluate fragrance performance through sensory assessments, consumer tests and technical validation studies
• Contribute to global innovation programs and support the development of strategic fragrance capabilities across business units

What makes you a good fit

• Bachelor/Master degree in Perfumery, Chemistry, Cosmetic Science, Chemical Engineering or a related scientific field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in fragrance creation, fragrance development or functional perfumery, preferably within consumer goods industries
• Strong knowledge of fragrance ingredients, formulation technologies and global fragrance regulations
• Proven ability to translate consumer insights and market trends into competitive fragrance solutions
• Excellent project and stakeholder management skills in a cross-functional and international environment
• Fluent English skills

Some perks of joining Henkel

• Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid work model, and work from anywhere policy for up to 30 days per year
• Diverse national and international growth opportunities
• Global wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
• Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks
• Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares
• Company Pension Plan 100% financed by Henkel
• MEGA Preventive Health Insurance
• CareFlex Supplementary Care Insurance
• Mobility offer: My Henkel Bike and Jobticket

At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, generations and disabilities. If there are any specific accommodations or adjustments you require for the interview process or your on-site appointment, please inform us, and we'll do our best to accommodate your requests.