Assistant Manager, Menu Development (RTE)

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategies using the full PDCA cycle to achieve short- and long-term revenue and gross profit targets for the Bakery, Desserts & RTE portfolio.
• Drive successful, profitable, and sustainable innovation strategies for Bakery, Desserts & RTE.
• Develop new and innovative Bakery products, including Sweet Buns, Savoury Buns, Family Packs, and ISF products.
• Develop and manage ambient and chilled dessert products.
• Develop and execute the 6Ps: Product, Promotion, Place, Price, People (Handling, Storage & Display Planogram), and Positioning for Bakery offerings.
• Monitor customer, channel, competitor, cost, and category/portfolio trends to identify opportunities and improve Bakery, Desserts & RTE strategies.
• Contribute to the preparation of the Annual Budget with the superior.
• Develop innovation plans and monitor sales performance against targets, including recovery and mitigation plans for any shortfalls.
• Conduct range reviews and analyse product performance to continuously improve the product offering.
• Perform any other ad hoc tasks assigned by the superior or management.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of working experience in the bakery category within retail, CVS, FMCG, or food service industry.

• Knowledge of Food Science & Technology, Halal, and Food Safety.

• Strong attention to detail and good organizational skills.

• Good command of written and spoken English.

• Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills to support business decision-making.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.