Executive - Category (Research & Development)

Responsibilities:

• Identify & develop new product via internal resources or external support for new product development.
• Conduct Weekly product evaluation via appointed panel & conduct general survey.
• Prepare SOPs, product training materials, and product evaluation reports.
• Develop new recipes, prepare samples for testing, and improve taste, texture, packaging, and product quality.
• Manage new product development activities and assist in conduct first production quality assessments at internal and external manufacturing facilities.
• Conduct consumer testing, market research, recipe benchmarking, and price analysis.
• Assist in recording learning on flavor, portion, and pricing from consumer’s feedback and preparing reports.
• Support the implementation of food safety requirements and participate in supplier audits

Competencies (Skills And Abilities):

• Individual that are passionate about food and beverages.
• Understand or familiar with food and beverages, its processing method.
• Attention to details and accuracy, well organized, adaptive, able to work under pressure and able to
  meet tight deadlines.
• Added advantage in Food Merchandising, category development, and food sourcing.
• Have basic understanding / experience in HACCP and Food Safety.
• Able to work in groups and independently.
• Fast learner, Possess positive attitude and initiative, able to multitasked.
• Strong communication (verbal & written), meticulous and detailed oriented.
• Computer literate, good analytical skill & sensitive to current food trend.

Qualifications:

• Diploma/Bachelor of Food Science & Nutrition, or 
  Diploma/Bachelor of Food Technology, or 
  Diploma/Bachelor of Food Service, or
  Diploma/Bachelor of Culinary Arts, or 
  Food related Studies, or knowledge in Mixology/ Barista.
• Knowledge in Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) & HACCP
• Principles & Applications
  Have at least 2 years' experience in the similar field / scope of work.