NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST (R&D)

PT Sasa Inti; Jakarta Utara; On-site; IDR 180,000,000 - 300,000,000; Full time

Job summary

PT Sasa Inti is a trusted Food and Seasoning FMCG company in Indonesia, founded by Rodamas in 1968. Sasa leads the market with innovations across MSG, Seasoning Flour, Coconut, Condiment, and Seasoning Mix.

We develop and launch products to meet consumer preferences and profitability while ensuring food safety compliance. The role involves coordinating trials, supplier engagement, and cross-functional collaboration to hit launch timelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Experience in new product development in FMCG/food industry.
• Strong project management and cross-functional collaboration.
• Good understanding of food safety regulations and quality standards.
• Proficient in data analysis, reporting, and product validation processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and launch new products that meet consumer preferences, target quality standards, and profitability goals.
• Conduct market and product benchmarking to identify new ideas and innovation opportunities.
• Support and coordinate production trials for new product categories.
• Scale up product formulations from laboratory trials to commercial production.
• Prepare and present comprehensive trial, validation, and SAT reports.
• Conduct shelf-life studies and provide accurate documentation and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements (BPOM, FSSC 22000, ISO, and other applicable standards).
• Prepare and complete all required documentation before first production through the Smart Factory system.
• Coordinate with suppliers regarding raw materials and product development requirements.
• Monitor project timelines to ensure on-time product development and launch.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Technology/ Food Science/ Chemistry

Job description

Develop and launch new products that meet consumer preferences, target quality standards, and profitability goals.

Conduct market and product benchmarking to identify new ideas and innovation opportunities.

Support and coordinate production trials for new product categories.

Scale up product formulations from laboratory trials to commercial production.

Prepare and present comprehensive trial, validation, and SAT reports.

Conduct shelf-life studies and provide accurate documentation and reporting.

Ensure compliance with food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements (BPOM, FSSC 22000, ISO, and other applicable standards).

Prepare and complete all required documentation before first production through the Smart Factory system.

Coordinate with suppliers regarding raw materials and product development requirements.

Monitor project timelines to ensure on-time product development and launch.

Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in Food Technology, Food Science, Chemistry, or related field.

Experience in new product development within the FMCG or food industry.

Strong project management and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Good understanding of food safety regulations and quality standards.

Proficient in data analysis, reporting, and product validation processes.

PT Sasa Inti is a trusted Food and Seasoning FMCG company in Indonesia, founded by Rodamas in 1968. Sasa is an abbreviation of "SAri RaSA," translated as the essence of the taste that grows into a brand that leads the Local and International market. Focusing on the future, PT Sasa Inti leads the category by creating various product innovations.

PT Sasa Inti empowers our consumers to delight themselves and family; therefore, the motto "Sasa Melezatkan!" provides a taste experience for all appetites and helps consumers enjoy delicious, healthy, and quality food. That has been established through our range of products: MSG, Seasoning Flour, Coconut, Condiment, and Seasoning Mix.

Its Marketing Office in Jakarta has 3 factories in Probolinggo, South Minahasa, and Cikarang.

HAPPINESS COMES FROM THE BELLY.