Halal Product Executive

Yihai Malaysia Food; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Jora Malaysia is seeking a fresh graduate to join our product development team, contributing to market research, ideation, supplier coordination and post-launch analysis. You will help bring products from idea to market across international markets.

The role offers hands-on experience across QA, Procurement, Sales, Marketing and Supply Chain, with exposure to localisation, packaging and regulatory considerations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Business, Marketing, International Business or other relevant fields.
• Fresh graduates and entry-level candidates are welcome to apply.
• Strong interest in food products, consumer trends and international markets.
• Good analytical and research skills with the ability to turn market information into practical product ideas.
• Good communication, coordination and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable working across different departments and following up on multiple projects.
• Good command of English; proficiency in Arabic is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market and competitor research across Middle East and Central Asia, including consumer trends.
• Identify potential product opportunities and support new product development.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external suppliers/OEM for development, samples, costing, packaging.
• Support product testing and evaluation including taste, quality, packaging and feasibility.
• Assist in preparing product proposals, presentations, product specifications and related documentation.
• Follow up on product development timelines and ensure projects progress according to schedule.
• Work closely with QA, Procurement, Sales, Marketing and Supply Chain teams to support successful product launches.
• Monitor product performance after launch and recommend improvements where necessary.
• Support product localisation for different markets, including flavour preferences, packaging, language and regulatory requirements.
• Communicate and coordinate with overseas business partners and suppliers when required.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Business, Marketing, International Business or other relevant fields

Job description

Jora Malaysia will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

You will be involved throughout the product development process — from market research and product ideation to supplier coordination, product launch and post-launch performance tracking. This role is suitable for fresh graduates who are interested in food products, international markets and product development, and are eager to build hands-on experience in bringing products from idea to market.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct market and competitor research across Middle East and Central Asia, including consumer trends, product categories, pricing and competitor activities.
• Identify potential product opportunities and support new product development based on local market needs.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external suppliers/OEM manufacturers on product development, samples, costing, packaging and production.
• Support product testing and evaluation, including taste, quality, packaging and commercial feasibility.
• Assist in preparing product proposals, presentations, product specifications and related documentation.
• Follow up on product development timelines and ensure projects progress according to schedule.
• Work closely with QA, Procurement, Sales, Marketing and Supply Chain teams to support successful product launches.
• Monitor product performance after launch and recommend improvements where necessary.
• Support product localisation for different markets, including flavour preferences, packaging, language and regulatory requirements.
• Communicate and coordinate with overseas business partners and suppliers when required.

About you

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Business, Marketing, International Business or other relevant fields.
• Fresh graduates and entry-level candidates are welcome to apply.
• Strong interest in food products, consumer trends and international markets.
• Good analytical and research skills with the ability to turn market information into practical product ideas.
• Good communication, coordination and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable working across different departments and following up on multiple projects.
• Good command of English; proficiency in Arabic is an advantage.