Job Descriptions:
Responsible for developing and launching the assigned brand product innovations, which will result in the fulfilment of planned sales and profit objectives to ensure long-term optimum growth for the brand
Main Responsibilities:
• Initiate R&D innovation which results in the development of new products to support marketing program/ promotion to deliver 100% customer satisfaction and achieve company’s business goals
• Lead new product development projects from concept to full launch which includes but not limited to developing product recipes, ingredients, sourcing suppliers, approving suppliers, selecting equipment, developing ops procedure and manuals
• Collaborate and lead cross functional team to reach project objectives includes but not limted to Marketing,Operations, Finance, SCM, and QA. Able to manage multiple projects and priorities, and work independently
• Maintain good working relationship and coordination with Operations team, Finance team and Supply Chain Management team with a view to ensuring proper implementation of new products consistent with the company’s short and long terms sales and profit growth objectives.
• Applies basic food science knowledge in ingredient functionality and process technology to develop new or improve existing products
• Monitor and follow up performance of new products launched both sales and quality, anticipates and analyze causes affecting performance, and provide recommendations to Management and Operations to improve its performance
• Work with Purchasing team and Finance to conduct value analysis and ensure a favorable Cost of Goods ratio to sales through cost implementation project. Continue to track competitor and pricing analysis and try to position our product at the accessible price to consumers
• Prepare related reports on a regular basis Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly and Annually to Marketing Director, Management and Operations Team
• Responsible for pre & post analysis of all new products launch and report to Marketing Director, Management and Operations Team
• Provide sales forecast of new products launch for purchasing department to insure effective stock management
• Demonstrates ability to understand and lead application of consumer research and experimental design (taste test verification)
• Show good communication skills both verbal and written, including timely and accurate documentation of work cascading to related parties to launch new products effectively at store level
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
- Job requirements:
• At least Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science with certified experienced of healthcare products from credible institutes
• Minimum 10 years of experience in food innovation or new product development plus solid marketing knowledge
• Proficiency in English communication and presentation skills
• Strong in innovative, drive for results, familiar in fast-paced working environment
• Self-directed and able to work effectively across Business Development, Operations and Engineering teams
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Efficient communication skills.
Skills required:
- Ms. Office
- Management operations
- Teamwork skill
- Leadership skills
- Analytical skills
