CIMR Senior Analyst at Takasago International Corp in Emerson

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.