Product Innovation Associate

1. Product Development

• Coordinate the development of new products and line extensions from concept to commercialization.
• Source new products, ingredients, packaging, and backup suppliers.
• Conduct competitor benchmarking, market research, and product trend analysis.
• Prepare product specifications and quotation inquiry sheets and canvassing sheet
• Request and evaluate product samples from suppliers.
• Coordinate product improvements based on market feedback.

2. Supplier Management

• Coordinate with local and international manufacturers regarding:

• Cost negotiations

• Product Development

• Sample Requests

• Production Timelines

• Packaging Development

• Respond to supplier inquiries regarding development status and concerns.

• Monitor pending quotations and supplier submissions.

3. Packaging Development

• Review artwork, labels, packaging claims, and product information.
• Coordinate artwork revisions with the Creative Team.
• Ensure packaging complies with company branding standards.
• Prepare Product Information Sheets (PIS) and Call-Out Guides for Sales and Marketing.

4. Regulatory & Quality Compliance

• Coordinate with Regulatory Affairs regarding:

• FDA requirements

• IPO

• Product registration

• Label compliance

• Coordinate with QA/OBQA regarding product specifications and compliance.

• Ensure all product claims are properly supported.

5. Product Testing & Evaluation

• Conduct product evaluations and organize product testing.
• Consolidate tester feedback.
• Recommend improvements based on evaluation results.
• Monitor competitor products through regular trade checks.

6. Cross-Functional Coordination

Work closely with:

• Marketing
• Sales
• Demand Planning
• Purchasing
• Importation
• Warehouse
• Regulatory
• QA/OBQA
• Artist Team
• Finance

To ensure timely product launches.

7. Systems & Documentation

• Create and update TRACC requests for:

• Suppliers

• New Items

• Packaging updates

• Maintain complete product development documentation.

• Monitor development timelines and project status.

• Prepare reports related to product development activities.

8. Administrative Support

• Monitor emails and supplier communications.
• Prepare meeting minutes when necessary.
• Maintain organized records of all development projects.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Sr. Purchasing Manager

Pay: Php20,000.00 - Php25,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Company Christmas gift
• Employee discount
• Paid training
• Promotion to permanent employee

Work Location: In person