Closing Date : 31/05/2026

Assistant Manager, Product Development, FMCG  

Position Responsibilities:
  • To continually source, develop and roll out innovative products that appeal to new and existing customers
  • Conduct market research to identify customer needs and preferences in the FMCG (Food and Beverages) category
  • Develop and execute product development plans that align with business goals and customer needs
  • Collaborate with Operations, QA/QC, Halal, Marketing, Sales, Supply & Design teams to ensure successful product launches
  • Manage the product development process from ideation to launch, including defining product requirements, creating prototypes, and testing product performance
  • Monitor and analyze product performance metrics, and adjust strategy as needed to increase sales and profitability
  • Stay up to date with industry trends, competitor products, and emerging technologies to inform product development decisions
  • Manage inventories inclusive of forecast and sales planning
  • Maintain good relationships with suppliers to ensure a continuous supply of goods
  • Maintain accurate documentation of experiments, procedures and results to facilitate knowledge sharing and intellectual property protection

Qualification & Experience:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Food science, Food technology, Nutrition or a related field
  • Minimum 3-5 years of experience in product development or other related disciplines
  • Proven experience in food product development, preferably in the FMCG (Food and Beverages) category
  • Knowledge of regulatory requirements & food safety standards
  • Excellent presentation, communication, problem-solving, interpersonal, and time-management skills
  • Computer literate with good command of both written and spoken English and Malay, able to command in
  • Chinese is a plus
  • Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple project simultaneously
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions
  • A valuable team player and able to work independently
  • In-depth knowledge of diverse business functions and principles
  • Ability to always maintain confidentiality and discretion, highly organized, detail-oriented, and self- motivated
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
  • Possess own transport and willing to travel

  Employment Type:  Permanent (Full Time)

  Min. Education:  Bachelor's Degree

  Spoken Language:  Malay, English

  Written Language:  Malay, English