Research and Development Executive

Kopi Kenangan; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food and beverage company in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia seeks an R&D Executive to innovate food and beverage products. The role involves developing new menu items, conducting market research, and managing product costs. The ideal candidate has a degree in Food Technology and 1-2 years of relevant R&D experience. Interested candidates can send their resume to the provided email.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in food or beverage R&D, preferably in FMCG or F&B.
• Strong understanding of ingredient functionality and product costing.

Responsibilities

• Support new product development from ideation to commercialization.
• Conduct market research to identify trends and customer preferences.
• Manage and analyze COGS to maintain profitability.

Skills

Formulation understanding

Data analysis proficiency

Detail-oriented

Collaborative approach

Fluency in English

Education

Degree in Food Technology or related discipline

Tools

Excel

Job description

Love developing new food and beverage ideas? Join Kenangan Brands as our R&D Executive and turn your creativity into real products enjoyed by millions every day! You’ll play a key role in developing new menu innovations, managing product costs, and ensuring every item meets our high-quality standards.

Working location: Damansara Utama, Malaysia

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Degree in Food Technology, Food Science, or a related discipline.
• 1–2 years of experience in food or beverage R&D, preferably from FMCG or F&B industry.
• Strong understanding of formulation, ingredient functionality, and product costing.
• Proficient in Excel and data analysis; detail-oriented and organized.
• A curious, collaborative, and hands‑on approach to problem‑solving.
• Fluent in English

Job Role:

• Support new product development (NPD) from ideation to commercialization.
• Conduct market research to identify trends, flavors, and customer preferences.
• Conduct product testing, sensory evaluations, and shelf‑life analysis.
• Collaborate with Operations, Supply Chain, and Marketing to ensure successful launches.
• Manage and analyze COGS (Cost of Goods Sold) to maintain profitability.
• Source and evaluate new raw materials or ingredients.
• Prepare product documentation, specifications, and improvement reports.

More about Kenangan Brands

Kenangan Brands owns multiple brands:

• Kopi Kenangan, a much loved coffee chain store with close to 900 stores across Indonesia;
• Kenangan Coffee Malaysia launched in 2022, where we now have more than 120 stores across Malaysia;
• Kenangan Coffee Singapore launched in 2023, where we now have 10 stores; and
• Kopi Kenangan Hanya Untukmu, our Ready‑To‑Drink FMCG subsidiary.

Interested candidate please send updated resume to [e-mail]