Position Responsibilites
As Product Innovation and Development Executive, FMCG, you'll report directly to the Product Innovation and Development Manager and assist the team to translate brand visions and product strategy into effective product lines to drive business growth.
In essence, you'll be the Product Manager's right hand, using market research and consumer insights to create successful products that propel the brand forward in the marketplace.
-To continually source, develop and roll out innovative products that appeal to new and existing customers
-Conduct market research to identify customer needs and preferences in the FMCG (Food and Beverages) category
-Develop and execute product development plans that align with business goals and customer needs
-Collaborate with Operations, QA/QC, Halal, Marketing, Sales, Supply and Design teams to ensure successful product launches
-Manage the product development process from ideation to launch, including defining product requirements, creating prototypes, and testing product performance
-Monitor and analyze product performance metrics, and adjust strategy as needed to increase sales and profitability
-Stay up-to-date with industry trends, competitor products, and emerging technologies to inform product development decisions
-Manage inventories inclusive of forecast and sales planning
-Maintain good relationships with suppliers to ensure a continuous supply of goods
-Maintain accurate documentation of experiments, procedures and results to facilitate knowledge sharing and intellectual property protection
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; Requirements:- Qualificatiosns and Experience
-Bachelor's degree in Food science, Food technology, Nutrition or a related field
-Minimum 1-2 years of experience in product development or other related disciplines
-Proven experience in food product development, preferably in the FMCG (Food and Beverages) category
-Knowledge of regulatory requirements and food safety standards
-Excellent presentation, communication, problem-solving, interpersonal, and time-management skills
-Computer literate with good command of both written and spoken English and Malay, able to command in Chinese is a plus
-Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
-Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions
-A valuable team player and able to work independently
-In-depth knowledge of diverse business functions and principles
-Ability to always maintain confidentiality and discretion, highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated
-Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
-Possess own transport and willing to travel
a Necessity, not a Luxury
