At Barry Callebaut, we are on a journey to transform the cocoa and chocolate industry. As the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, our actions truly shape the future of our industry. We are a business-to-business company, serving the entire food sector, from the cocoa bean to the finest chocolate product. We are a company with a purpose, we believe in doing well by doing good and reinvesting in the communities we operate. We have a long-standing commitment to sustainability and our goal is to shape a sustainable cocoa and chocolate future. We are headquartered in Zurich, and have more than 12,000 passionate employees working in more than 40 countries worldwide. We are very proud of who we are and what we do. And of course, we are always looking for talented people to help us have a positive impact on our industry and beyond!

About the role
The Regional Sensory Coordinator will be responsible for all the activities to ensure the sensory quality performance of Barry Callebaut in the LATAM region. The objective is to roll out the global sensory structure and procedures, guide and evaluate all sites to implement and sustain them to produce first time quality results. This position is also a key support for customer sensory requirements and alignments, product development, product optimization and issue troubleshooting for any internal or external requirements. The regional Sensory coordinator will ensure each production site is aligned with global sensory quality assurance program and systems.

Key responsibilities





Lead the Sensory Quality Assurance Program in the LATAM region.

Set up the training program for taste to evaluate ingredients and finished products (procedures, methods, software program) in cooperation with the integral sensory manager.

Train local sensory experts according to the global training program (procedures, methods, software program).

Follow up with local teams to ensure that taste is evaluated, monitored and reported as a quality parameter.

Provide support and advice to the European local sensory coordinators as the regional sensory expert (example: expired materials, raw material non-conformities and complaints).

Train and support the local sites with the sensory software program.

Coordinate and/or conduct sensory tests for plants in the region in the event of insufficient capacity or expertise.

Regional point of contact for sensory for external customers and review, as needed, customer requirements related to sensory.

About you

Bachelor's Degree / Master’s Degree in Food Sciences or related field.

3–5 years of experience in sensory evaluation within a consumer goods or food manufacturing environment.

Conversational English skills (B2+).

Quality Systems and Food Safety certifications (HACCP, etc)



- desirable.

Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Ability to deliver clear, structured, and engaging presentations to diverse audiences.

What you can expect from Barry Callebaut

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Environment that welcomes workplace flexibility.

An atmosphere where diversity is embraced, and inclusivity is second nature. We call it #OneBC! Just ask our champions with the Americas Women’s Forum and the Racial Equality Forum!

Ability to grow personally and professionally within an organization that values development and internal career growth.

Be part of our mission in making sustainability the norm through Forever Chocolate with priorities centered around prospering farmers, zero child labor, carbon and forest positive, and creating 100% sustainable ingredients in all of our products.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

At Barry Callebaut, we are committed to Diversity & Inclusion. United by our strong values, we thrive on the diversity of who we are, where we come from, what we’ve experienced and how we think. We are committed to nurturing an inclusive environment where people can truly be themselves, grow to their full potential and feel they belong. #oneBC - Diverse People, Sustainable Growth.

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📌 Sensory Coordinator LATAM (Monterrey)
🏢 Barry Callebaut Manufacturing Iberica
📍 Monterrey