Assistant Manager, Innovation (Food)
Full-time
Confidential
Trend Analysis and Market Research
- Actively research and analyze emerging food trends, consumer preferences, and competitor innovations
- Collaborate with the team to brainstorm and generate disruptive food concepts that align with market demands and brand strategy
- Stay updated on social media, industry publications, and food conferences to identify potential food and flavor inspirations
- Test new recipes, meticulously balancing taste, quality, cost-effectiveness, and feasibility for large-scale production
- Conduct thorough research on novel ingredients, explore alternative sourcing options, and ensure responsible procurement practices
- Experiment with flavor profiles and culinary techniques to create unique and delicious food experiences
- Generate innovative and creative ideas to merge food and beverage as a single SKU
- Assist in project planning, scheduling, and resource allocation for new product development initiatives
- Develop and maintain detailed recipe documentation, including ingredient lists, portion sizes, preparation methods, and costing analysis
- Work closely with packaging and marketing teams to develop product descriptions and branding strategies.
- Identify potential suppliers and maintain good rapport
- Work with vendors and suppliers to manage timely development of new recipes
- Collaborate with QA teams to maintain high product standards and ensure all products are in compliance to halal requirements, health and safety regulations
- Conduct investigations and propose solutions to address all product complaints or feedback
- Responsible for all internal, committee and mass testing, collation & presentation of data
- Regularly introduce process improvements to improve testing procedures
- Provide insights for Product Go-to-Market team to craft go-to-market strategies
- Work with other departments (Supply Chain, QA, Marketing, Operations, Halal) to assess overall feasibility of product launch timeline
- Collaborate closely with Go-to-Market team to plan for product deployment
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in food or beverage product development, culinary innovation, or related roles within the F&B industry
- A passion for food innovation, with a keen understanding of flavor profiles, ingredient functionality, and culinary techniques
- Knowledge of food science principles, food safety regulations, and quality assurance standards
- Proven track record of successfully managing innovation projects from concept to commercialization, including experience with cross-functional collaboration and project management tools
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively present ideas, influence stakeholders, and build consensus across teams
- Creative thinker with a curiosity for exploring new ingredients, techniques, and food trends
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
Vacancy posted 7 days ago
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