Remote Senior FMCG Product Developer - South Africa

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Remote-first culture

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior FMCG Product Developer to lead end-to-end development of new and existing FMCG products from concept through to market launch. You will research market needs and work with R&D, marketing, and regulatory teams to ensure innovative, compliant products.

The role requires 6–8 years in FMCG product development, strong formulation knowledge, and experience leading projects in a remote, collaborative setting.

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6-8 years of progressive experience in FMCG product development.
• In-depth knowledge of product formulation and packaging solutions.
• Proven lead experience from concept to commercialization.
• Strong understanding of consumer insights and market analysis.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Experience in a remote, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end product development for new and existing FMCG products.
• Research consumer needs, trends, and competitors to identify opportunities.
• Develop specifications, formulations, and prototypes with R&D teams.
• Oversee product testing, sensory evaluations, shelf-life studies, and trials.
• Collaborate with marketing, sales, supply chain, and regulatory teams for launches.
• Troubleshoot technical challenges in development lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and QA protocols.
• Manage multiple development projects with timelines and budgets.

Skills

Product development

Project management

Remote collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Food Science or related field

Bachelor's degree in Food Science or related field

Tools

Product development software

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior FMCG Product Developer to lead end-to-end development of new and existing FMCG products from concept through to market launch. You will research market needs and work with R&D, marketing, and regulatory teams to ensure innovative, compliant products.

The role requires 6–8 years in FMCG product development, strong formulation knowledge, and experience leading projects in a remote, collaborative setting.