Beverage Innovation Specialist  

Participate in New Product Development, starting from A to Z (ideation to launch)
Create and enhance drinks menu that fill a niche in the competitive F&B market
Responsible to develop new beverage based on market trend, sales data, operation effectiveness and customer demography
Conduct idea generation sessions to initiate the creation of new beverage products that align with company goals and objectives
Establish costing information for new and revised formulation
Aid in preparation of food tasting sessions and constantly iterate rapidly
Conduct comprehensive market and consumer research to identify emerging trends, technologies, and opportunities for new product development
Gather, analyze, and maintain product, market, and technology trend information and come out with feasibility report to ensure products are always viable and competitive
Work collectively with internal teams, eg.: Operations, QA/QC, Halal, Marketing and Supply Chain throughout the product development processes to ensure successful product launch to the market
Identify and evaluate potential suppliers, partners, and external resources to support research and development initiatives
Communicate constantly and build good rapport with vendors
Perform testing on product stability, shelf-life evaluation and any other tests as per required
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 the upkeep of product SOP
Maintain accurate documentation of experiments, procedures and results to facilitate knowledge sharing and intellectual property protection
Responsible for other ad-hoc tasks as assigned by superior / management from time to time

Minimum 2 years of work experience in F&B chain / retail or F&B product development (coffee-related industry will be an added advantage)
Ability to conceptualize and execute new method development
Possess good sensory skills for product bench-marking and development
Good interest and knowledge in ingredient formulation and development
Computer literate - proficient with Microsoft Office & Excel, other relevant software and application
Good command of written and spoken English and Malay (proficiency in other languages will be an added advantage)
Good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with all levels, internally and externally, in an effective and responsive manner
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to think creatively to develop new and improved products
Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Strong attention to detail, accuracy and documentation practices

  Spoken Language:  Malay, English

  Written Language:  Malay, English