Consumer Pack Edible Oils & Specialty Oils & Fats Specialist

FIRST RESOURCES TRADING PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in health-oriented cooking oils is seeking a Product Development Specialist with expertise in edible oils and fats. You will drive innovation and lead product development while collaborating with cross-functional teams to align with market trends and regulatory standards. This role requires a strong educational background in Food Science or related fields, along with several years of relevant experience in the industry, making it an exciting opportunity to enhance your career in a purpose-driven organization.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Benefits and career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in edible oils or specialty oils & fats.
• Experience in production and logistics planning and sales forecasts.
• Ability to travel for client meetings or trade shows.

Responsibilities

• Lead product development/customization for consumer-pack edible oils.
• Collaborate across teams to optimize product performance and quality.
• Analyze market trends and inform product strategies.

Skills

Product Knowledge

Excellent Communication

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

Polytechnic Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Oils & Fats Technology, Chemistry

Job description

Are you a specialist in edible oils and fats with a passion for innovation, nutrition, and market trends? Join us to help shape the future of healthy, high-performance cooking oils and specialty fats!

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead product development/customise solutions for customers of consumer-pack edible oils and specialty fats (e.g., bakery fats, frying oils, margarine, shortening, etc.) industries.
• Collaborate with R&D, marketing, and procurement teams to optimize product performance, cost, and quality.
• Analyze market trends, competitor activity, and consumer insights to inform product strategies.
• Provide technical support to sales and Commercial and Product QC team.
• Ensure products meet regulatory, health, and sustainability standards.
• Drive innovation in functionality, packaging, and health-oriented reformulation.

What We’re Looking For:

• Minimum Polytechnic Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Oils & Fats Technology, Chemistry, or related fields.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in consumer-pack edible oils or specialty oils & fats in both bulk and container shipping operations.
• Have some direct hands-on experience in Production and Logistics planning, Sales forecasts to maximize plant capacity utilization.
• Possess good product knowledge and have experience in product sales into both local and destination markets.
• Ability to travel as needed for client meetings or trade shows.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a purpose-driven organization with a focus on health, innovation, and sustainability.
• Work with a dynamic, multidisciplinary team and global partners.
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and career development opportunities.