New Product Development Specialist

Sunbeam Merchantile Ventures; Mumbai; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunbeam Merchantile Ventures in Mumbai seeks a New Product Development Specialist to identify opportunities and guide products from concept to launch in the FMCG space.

You will collaborate with marketing, sales, supply chain and quality, conduct market research, document trials, ensure regulatory compliance, and support portfolio improvements.

Qualifications

• Strong Analytical Skills, including data interpretation and trend analysis.
• R&D and Product Development skills, with concept testing, formulation or packaging inputs.
• Lifecycle management experience in food product development.

Responsibilities

• Develop new food and beverage formulations based on product briefs.
• Coordinate lab trials, prototype development and pilot-scale testing.
• Document trials, sensory feedback and drive continuous product improvement.

Education

B.Tech / M.Tech/BSc/MSc in Food Technology/Food Science

Job description

Company Description

Sunbeam Merchantile Ventures is a private limited company that has been building premium brands in the Indian FMCG space since 2003. The organization represents well-known international brands across food and beverages, home and fabric care, as well as personal care and cosmetics. With a strong distribution network and warehouses across India, Sunbeam Merchantile Ventures services modern trade, general trade, foodservice partners, drug stores, and cosmetic shops, supported by a dedicated eCommerce presence. The company is recognized as a leading, responsive, and reliable importer and marketer with a long-term brand-building approach. A committed workforce of over 125 team members supports sustainable growth and high-quality service to partners and customers.

Role Description

The New Product Development Specialist is a full-time, on-site role based in Mumbai. This role is responsible for identifying new product opportunities in the FMCG space, conducting market and consumer research, and supporting the end-to-end product development lifecycle from concept to launch. Day-to-day tasks include collaborating with cross-functional teams such as marketing, sales, supply chain, and quality to define product specifications, ensure regulatory and compliance standards, and coordinate timely execution of projects. The specialist will analyze market trends, competitor offerings, and performance data to refine product portfolios and propose improvements. The role also involves preparing documentation, presenting product proposals to stakeholders, working closely with external partners and suppliers, and ensuring that new products align with brand positioning and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

1. New Product Development (NPD)

• Develop new food and beverage formulations based on product briefs.
• Conduct lab trials, prototype development, and pilot-scale trials.
• Document the trials and formulation, record the Sensory evaluation feedback and work for continuous product improvement.
• Develop and improve sensory characteristics of products.
• Translate concept ideas into commercial-ready products.

2. Product Improvement

• Improve existing products for better stability, cost, or shelf life.
• Conduct benchmarking and competitor product analysis.
• Identify opportunities for product renovation or reformulation.

3. Analytical ability & Compliance

• Perform sensory evaluation and record the feedback of sensory panel and draw a action plan for further improvement.
• Coordinate with external lab for product testing and validation.
• Ensure product meets regulatory standards set by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong Analytical Skills, including data interpretation, trend analysis, and problem-solving abilities.
• Candidates should possess Research and Development (R&D) and Product Development skills, with experience in concept testing, formulation or packaging inputs, and lifecycle management.
• B.Tech / M.Tech/BSc/MSc in Food Technology/Food Science

Experience

• 1–3 years in Food R&D / NPD / Product Development.