Product Development Staff (Export Market)

Indofood Group; Jakarta Utara; On-site; IDR 200.000.000 - 300.000.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in Jakarta Utara is seeking a Product Development Staff for the Export Market. This role focuses on compliance with international regulations, new product development, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate has a degree in Food Science or related fields, experience in product development, and strong knowledge of food regulations. It includes responsibilities for innovation and maintaining product specifications while coordinating regulatory processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields.
• Experience in product development or R&D in FMCG/Food Manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of international food regulations and HALAL certification.

Responsibilities

• Identify consumer needs and trends for new products.
• Ensure product compliance with international food regulations.
• Monitor product quality and gather feedback for improvements.

Skills

Knowledge of international food regulations

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Analytical mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Chemical Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Product Development Staff (Export Market)

We are looking for a Product Development Staff (Export Market) to support the development and improvement of our products for international markets. This role ensures product compliance with target country regulations, optimizes costs, supports new product development, and collaborates with cross‑functional teams to enhance formulations.

Key Responsibilities

Research and Innovation: identify consumer needs and trends, and generate ideas for new products or improvements.

Regulatory Compliance: ensure that products meet safety regulations and labeling requirements with international food regulations based on the requirements of export destination countries (e.g., USFDA, CFIA, EFSA, SFA, JAS).

Work closely with marketing, quality assurance, and production teams to align product development with company goals and capabilities.

Monitor product (quality) performance, gather feedback for improvements.

Support teams in preparing documentation for NPD (New Product Development), including MD, HALAL certifications (MUI, JAKIM, MUIS, etc.) and other country‑specific approvals.

Create and maintain product specifications.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.

Experience in product development, technical services, or R&D in the FMCG/Food Manufacturing industry (preferably instant noodles).

Strong knowledge of international food regulations (e.g., FDA, CFIA, EFSA, SFA, JAS) and HALAL certification processes.

Experience with ERP systems for BOM creation and product formulation is a plus.

Analytical mindset with strong problem‑solving skills.

Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively across multiple teams and regions.

Willingness to travel overseas as needed for product development support and regulatory coordination.