New Product Development Assistant Manager

PT Yupi Indo Jelly Gum; Tebet Barat; On-site; IDR 200.000.000 - 300.000.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gummy candy producer in Indonesia is seeking an experienced product development professional. The role involves identifying new product opportunities, managing NPD projects, and collaborating with various teams. Ideal candidates have at least 3 years of experience in the FMCG or food industry and possess strong analytical and communication skills. Join a market leader focused on international expansion and innovation.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in NPD, R&D, or Product Development within the FMCG or food industry.
• Ability to translate insights into actionable product strategies.
• Familiarity with design thinking and consumer insight analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Identify new product opportunities based on market insights.
• Manage end-to-end NPD projects ensuring quality and timely delivery.
• Support international market expansion through innovation.

Skills

English communication skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Creative thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Technology, Chemical Engineering, Marketing, or Business Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Identify new product opportunities based on consumer and market insights.
• Develop, test, and validate product concepts and business propositions.
• Manage end-to-end NPD projects to ensure quality, cost, and timely delivery.
• Collaborate closely with R&D, Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance, Legal, and Distributor Management teams.
• Support international market expansion through innovation aligned with brand strategy.
• Evaluate project performance and contribute to organizational learning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Technology, Chemical Engineering, Marketing, or Business Management.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in NPD, R&D, or Product Development within the FMCG or food industry.
• Excellent English communication skills (verbal and written) — required for collaboration with global teams and partners.
• Strong analytical, creative, and project management capabilities.
• Proven ability to translate insights into actionable product strategies.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and familiar with cross-functional working environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in confectionery, snack, or FMCG innovation.
• Knowledge of BPOM regulations and international product registration.
• Familiar with design thinking and consumer insight analysis tools

Retail & Consumer Products 1,001-5,000 employees

Yupi is a World-Class Gummy Candy producer, manufacturing broad-ranged superior quality Gummies with the highest international standards. We service many markets around the world.

Starting up as a joint venture with one of the leading Gummy Manufacturers in Europe, Yupi has been the market leader in gummy confectionery product in Indonesia since 1996 and the largest player in South East Asia.

Our products are distributed across the continents including Asia, North America, Australia, Europe and the Middle East.