Assistant Product Development Manager

Trader2U; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global online trading company is seeking a Product Development Manager to lead product cycles from concept to launch. The role demands collaboration across teams, adherence to compliance, and driving product innovation. Ideal candidates should possess 4-6 years of relevant experience in the health food industry with strong analytical and negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years in the health food industry.
• Strong understanding of ingredient functionality.
• Experience in quality control (QC) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead product development cycles from concept to launch.
• Collaboration with design, marketing, and sales teams.
• Conduct market research to identify trends.

Skills

Planning

Organization

Analytical Thinking

Negotiation

Education

Nutritionist / Food Technology Degree

Job description

• Lead and supervise product development cycles from concept to launch, ensuring timely execution and adherence to quality and cost-efficiency.
• Provide leadership and guidance to the product development team, delegating tasks and ensuring accountability.
• Collaborate closely with design, marketing, and sales teams to align product strategy with market needs and company vision.
• Act as the primary point of contact between the product development team and other departments
• Conduct market research to identify customer needs, analyze competitors, and pinpoint trends for innovation.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, timelines, and budgets while managing resources effectively.
• Ensure all products, labels, and formulations comply with Malaysia and overseas regulations.
• Liaise with legal and regulatory bodies to stay updated on compliance requirements.
• Mentor and coach team members to enhance skills, ensuring professional growth within the department.
• Drive product innovation, enhancement, and diversification to meet customer expectations and market trends.
• Contribute to the development of strong branding strategies to establish product authority in the market.
• Lead oversea team on product development and quality control process.

• Lead and supervise product development cycles from concept to launch, ensuring timely execution and adherence to quality and cost-efficiency.
• Provide leadership and guidance to the product development team, delegating tasks and ensuring accountability.
• Collaborate closely with design, marketing, and sales teams to align product strategy with market needs and company vision.
• Act as the primary point of contact between the product development team and other departments
• Conduct market research to identify customer needs, analyze competitors, and pinpoint trends for innovation.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, timelines, and budgets while managing resources effectively.
• Ensure all products, labels, and formulations comply with Malaysia and overseas regulations.
• Liaise with legal and regulatory bodies to stay updated on compliance requirements.
• Mentor and coach team members to enhance skills, ensuring professional growth within the department.
• Drive product innovation, enhancement, and diversification to meet customer expectations and market trends.
• Contribute to the development of strong branding strategies to establish product authority in the market.
• Lead oversea team on product development and quality control process.

Job Requirements

• 4-6 years of Nutritionist / Food Technology or relevant working experience in Health food industry
• Have a good understanding of ingredient functionality and inter relationship of ingredients, process and packaging.
• Possess strong Planning, Organization and analytic mind that's avid in problem-solving.
• Strong negotiation skills with a good analytical mind and business planning abilities.

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Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia? What's your expected monthly basic salary? Which of the following types of qualifications do you have? How many years' experience do you have as a Product Development Manager? Which of the following languages are you fluent in? How many years' experience do you have in a quality control (QC) role? How much notice are you required to give your current employer?

Wholesale Businesses 51-100 employees

Trader2u Sdn Bhd is a global online trading company which is led by a group of people with experience, expertise and the passion to empower everyone to be at his or her best. This company is built upon equal opportunity, proven methods, ethics and the conviction that everyone can be successful. Capable of delivering a highly motivated working environment and drive the team to obtain the best performance.

Trader2u Sdn Bhd is a global online trading company which is led by a group of people with experience, expertise and the passion to empower everyone to be at his or her best. This company is built upon equal opportunity, proven methods, ethics and the conviction that everyone can be successful. Capable of delivering a highly motivated working environment and drive the team to obtain the best performance.

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