New Product Development (Coffee R&D) / Assistant Manager

US Pizza; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent food and beverage company in Kuala Lumpur is looking for an Assistant Manager in Coffee R&D. This role involves developing new coffee products based on market trends and consumer preferences. Candidates should have at least 2 years in the F&B sector and strong sensory skills. Proficiency in multiple languages and good interpersonal skills are also required. The ideal candidate will contribute to innovative product offerings and market competitiveness.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in F&B chain/retail or product development.
• Ability to conceptualize and execute new method development.
• Computer literate with proficiency in relevant software.

Responsibilities

• Create and enhance drinks menu to fill market niches.
• Develop new coffee based on trends and consumer research.
• Conduct idea generation sessions for new varieties.

Skills

Conceptualization and execution

Good sensory skills

Ingredient formulation knowledge

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

New Product Development (Coffee R&D) / Assistant Manager

• Create and enhance drinks menu that fill a niche in the competitive F&B market.
• Responsible to develop new coffee based on market trend, sales data, operation effectiveness and customer demography.
• Conduct idea generation sessions to initiate the creation of new coffee varieties that align with company goals and objectives.
• Establish costing information for new and revised formulation.
• Conduct comprehensive market and consumer research to identify emerging trends, technologies, and opportunities for new product development.
• Gather, analyze, and maintain product, market, and technology trend information and come out with feasibility report to ensure products are always viable and competitive.
• Identify and evaluate potential suppliers, partners, and external resources to support research and development initiatives.
• Responsible for the upkeep of product SOP.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 2 years of work experience in F&B chain / retail or F&B product development (coffee-related industry will be an added advantage).
• Ability to conceptualize and execute new method development.
• Possess good sensory skills for product bench-marking and development.
• Good interest and knowledge in ingredient formulation and development.
• Computer literate - proficient with Microsoft Office & Excel, other relevant software and application.
• Good command of written and spoken in Mandarin, Bahasa Malaysia and English.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with all levels, internally and externally, in an effective and responsive manner.