RD&I Executive (Contract-based)

6239 Magnum ICC MY Sdn.Bhd.; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 30,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Health & wellbeing support

Paid time off

Learning & development

Job summary

The Magnum Ice Cream Company in Malaysia is seeking a detail-oriented professional to review recipes and ingredient lists for regulatory compliance. You will support product registration, market listing, and maintain product data across internal systems, while aiding in NPD and marketing admin tasks.

You will collaborate with regional R&D and marketing teams on new product development, participate in sensory evaluations, and assist with process improvements and safety-focused housekeeping in a

Qualifications

• Background in food science, nutrition, chemistry, or related discipline.
• Strong data entry skills and effective communication.
• Ability to work in the food ingredients field with ownership and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Review recipes, ingredient lists, and artworks to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Support product registration, market listing, and maintenance of product information in internal databases.
• Assist in NPD development and provide administrative support for marketing initiatives.
• Participate in sensory and physical product evaluations, including sample preparation for tastings.
• Collaborate with regional R&D and marketing teams on new product development projects.
• Support process improvement, recipe development, and laboratory housekeeping while following safety protocols.

Skills

Data entry

Communication

Teamwork

Proactive mindset

Education

Food Science

Nutrition

Chemistry

Job description

Life tastes better with ice cream With 19.000 expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Wall’s, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry’s, loved in 76 countries, we are the world’s largest Ice Cream company leading the industry. We create iconic ice cream brands that are part of everyday life, bringing moments of joy to millions of people around the world. Everybody loves ice cream. And as the world’s biggest pure‑play ice cream company, we have the scale and ambition to make a real difference. What truly sets us apart is how we work. We move fast and keep things simple. We turn ideas into action, trust people to take ownership, and work as one team to win together with integrity. Our culture is high‑performance, collaborative and focused on getting things done. We’re curious and ready for what’s next. We embrace digital, use data to make better decisions, and keep learning, including how AI can help us work smarter and serve consumers better.

What you'll be responsible for

• Review recipes, ingredient lists, and artworks to ensure compliance with MYSGBN and multi-country regulatory requirements.
• Support product registration, market listing, and maintenance of product information in internal databases.
• Assist in NPD development and provide administrative support for marketing initiatives.
• Participate in sensory and physical product evaluations, including preparation of samples for internal tastings.
• Collaborate closely with regional R&D and marketing teams on new product development projects.
• Support process improvement initiatives, recipe development activities, and laboratory housekeeping while adhering to safety protocols.

We're looking for someone who

Has a background in Food Science, Nutrition, Chemistry, or a related discipline, with the ability to work confidently in the food ingredients field. Possesses strong data entry skills, effective communication and teamwork abilities, and a proactive, innovative mindset. Thinks end‑to‑end and takes ownerships for results Is comfortable working in a fast‑moving, evolving organisation Values collaboration, clarity and low‑ego ways of working

What you’ll get

• Alongside meaningful work and strong development, we offer a reward package that typically includes Market‑competitive pay and performance related rewards
• Flexible ways of working
• Support for health, wellbeing and life outside of work
• Time off to rest and recharge
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities

Why join us?

This is a place for people who are passionate about ice cream and are growth obsessed - both for the business and for themselves. People who act like an owner and drive our business end‑to‑end. People who are driven by success to deliver more than we ever thought we could! You’ll thrive here if you value an inclusive culture, with low ego and hierarchy - and if you’re excited to continuously learn and challenge how we work, using digital, data, and new thinking to push us forward.

• Roles with real accountability and visible impact
• Free to move fast, experiment and challenge how things are done
• Continuous learning and development as the business grows
• Reward linked to performance and contribution.

Your career here is shaped by what you deliver, as you work across functions and markets and grow with the business.

If you are an individual with a disability and require assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please let your Talent Acquisition Partner know.

Additional information

The Magnum Ice Cream Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can do their best work regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.