Job Description

• Create new recipes and refine taste profiles through experimentation
• Evaluate the ability of current and alternative ingredients to meet customer needs and requirements
• Modify new product recipes and ingredient selection to balance flavour profiles with nutrition, shelf life and regulatory compliance needs
• Assist in data consolidation for new product specifications
• Establish product specifications and documentation
• Formulate product refinements based on sensory testing and consumer data
• Plan, manage and run panel sessions and sensory tests on experimental and new food products
• Propose alternative ingredients and food preparation processes to meet mass production and compliance needs
• Suggest modifications to new food production processes
• Refine recipe formulation for mass production purposes and compliance to regulatory and other requirements
• Review methods to improve quality of new food products and compliance with food regulations during mass production
• Troubleshoot new or modified production processes to resolve production, quality and regulatory compliance issues
• Make recommendations in the design of new manufacturing processes or modify existing equipment/processes
• Support sales team by preparing samples for local and overseas customers
• Verify product formulations and other information for constructing product profile
• Conceptualise 'product stories' from food preparation process for marketing purposes
• Other ad-hoc job assigned by the Head of Department

Requirements

• At least a Degree in Food Science or Technology or equivalent.
• Knowledge in Singapore regulation requirement on food safety, and HACCP, ISO 22000
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Relevant work experience in food & beverage industry is an advantage.

Product Development and Management Executive (Cosmetic)

Working location: Pasir Panjang

Working Days: 5 days work

Working hours : 9am - 6pm
Salary Range: $3500 to $4200

Responsibilities:

1. New product planning:

• Analyse industrial trends, market data and customer insights to derive constructive ideas and information for the purpose of NPD.
• Define product competitive positioning and unique selling proposition (USP).

2. New product development (NPD):

• Responsible for entire NPD process; from concept initiation to completion, for both new product and reformulations.
• Take the lead in close collaboration with cross functional teams such as Regulatory, Marketing, Supply chain, Contract manufacturers, R&D and Quality, for seamless on-time delivery of products.
• Source for contract manufacturers and liaise with formulators to develop new product; be the main contact point with these suppliers for NPD/ formulation discussions.
• Review formulas and ingredient/ design statements for new product that is compliant with regulations.
• Familiar with the concept of product challenge test, stability, and compatibility studies.
• Research market prices, create accurate product costing data and propose product pricing.

3. New product introduction:

• Conduct product training to regional trainer/marketing team and key leaders of salesforce.

4. Post-launch product management:

• Analyse product performance and identify actions required.
• Manage product feedback and propose technically sound customer-centric reply.
• React to necessary corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) raised by Quality.

5. Contribute for and implement standard procedures (in compliance with industrial standards and QMS requirements) for any product development and management activities or as assigned.

Requirements:

• Degree in Cosmetic Science or Chemistry.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in product development/ management in the cosmetic and skin care industry.
• Bonus if candidates have prior experience with beauty/personal care/medical device.

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