Job Description

About us

Symrise is a global supplier of fragrances and flavors, cosmetic active ingredients as well as functional ingredients. Its customers include perfume, cosmetics, food and beverage manufacturers, the pharmaceutical industry and producers of dietary supplements and pet food.



With sales of around €5.0 billion in the 2024 financial year, the company is one of the world's leading providers. The Group, headquartered in Holzminden, Germany, has more than 100 locations in Europe, Africa and the Middle East, Asia, the USA and Latin America.



Together with its customers, Symrise develops new ideas and market-ready concepts for products that form an indispensable part of everyday life. Economic success and corporate responsibility are inextricably linked.



Symrise – always inspiring more...

Your role

As Assistant (m/f/d) to the SVP Global Innovation Fragrance, you will play a key role in supporting both strategic and operational activities across the global innovation organization, including Fragrances, Oral Care, and Aroma Molecules. You will ensure smooth administrative processes and contribute to the success of innovation initiatives.

This requisition is a fulltime position to be located in our global Headquarters in Holzminden, Germany.


You support the SVP and the Holzminden Innovation Management teams with administrative tasks. You manage travel arrangements and itineraries as well as the organization and coordination of internal and external events. You plan, structure, prioritize, schedule, and follow up on meetings and tasks. You handle headcount reporting and time tracking coordination and prepare reports and budget-related data. You assist in preparing presentations and meetings with internal and external stakeholders. You independently manage administrative tasks such as correspondence, meeting minutes, contracts, and calendar management. You draft and prepare correspondence as requested. You support PMO activities. You handle confidential matters with discretion and professionalism.

About you

You bring solid business management knowledge (e.g. budgeting, cost accounting, controlling). You have a basic understanding of customers, products, and competitors (e.g. customer segmentation, service levels). You possess specialized knowledge in relevant work areas (e.g. certificates, contracts, reporting, KPIs). You are proficient in IT tools, including Symrise systems and databases (e.g. SAP, EIS, time management systems, MS Office). You communicate fluently in Business English, both spoken and written. You are familiar with company processes and organizational structures, and know how to navigate cross-functional teams.

Our offer

Open and respectful corporate culture with flat hierarchies and the possibility to work on innovative projects in a team-oriented and international work environment Flexible work arrangements, associated day-care facilities for children and further offers to support work-life-balance Individual training and international career opportunities Attractive compensation package and profit sharing, 30 vacation days per year, holiday pay and Christmas bonus for tariff employees Company pension scheme, lifetime working time accounts, canteen as well as other social and complementary benefits

Join us today!

If you feel that you fit the above criteria, then please apply by using our online application system. Your application will be treated confidentially.




Job Reference: EA03188