Product Development Executive

MOS Foods Singapore Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the F&B sector seeks a Product Development Specialist to refine and launch new food products. Responsibilities include managing supplier relations, conducting market research, and developing cost-effective food solutions, making it essential for candidates to have F&B experience and a diploma. This role offers a dynamic opportunity to influence product innovation within a thriving market.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in F&B product development.
• Knowledge in logistics/procurement is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop new food products and conduct presentations.
• Manage supplier negotiations and ensure product quality.
• Conduct market research on trends in the fast food industry.

Skills

Collaborative skills

Self-driven

Education

Diploma in any field

Job description

Job Description:

· Develop new food products

· Conduct presentations and food tasting sessions for newly developed products

· Simulate sales performance of new promotion or product discounts

· Document protocol and SOP for the making of new products

· Keep track of the daily/weekly sales of newly launched product and generate daily/weekly sales report for new product based on promotion period

· Prepare memo for product related information including new product launch, change of supplier/packaging, price adjustments etc

· Prepare costing and sales target for new product launch

· Tabulate ingredient information and allergen contents in food product

· Understand and apply nutritional knowledge and dietary requirements in new product development and launch

· Liaise with laboratories and arrange lab tests

· Assist on customer enquiries regarding nutritional and calorie values of products, product ingredients and other product related issues

· In-charge of negotiations with suppliers including cost of raw materials and minimum order quantity.

· Communicate with suppliers to collect information for new product development

· Conduct market research on the latest trends and market price of items in fast food industry and competitors

· Sourcing and evaluate new raw materials and packaging materials that are more cost effective or in line with current requirement

· Liaise with internal departments including operations, IT and logistics to ensure the smooth implementation and launching of new products

· Assist in the ordering of raw materials from suppliers and keep track of the stock balance

· Assist in photoshoot of new product in terms of product ingredients and the appearance of product

· Perform ad-hoc duties assigned by immediate superior

· Review of Food Costing

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years experience in F&B product development

• Minimum Diploma in any field

• Knowledge in logistics/procurement is an advantage

• Able to collaborate effectively with others

• Self-driven and motivated individuals