Role Purpose:
Support the end-to-end product development process from concept ideation to market-ready prototype, focusing on sensory consistency, operational feasibility, and cost-performance alignment. The role bridges technical testing, mass test support, and data validation across markets.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in developing and validating new recipes, formulations, and process standards.
- Conduct bench tests, sensory evaluations, and calibration trials for product improvement.
- Support Coffee Squad pilots, mass tests, and regional scaling (MY, PH, ID).
- Document formulation details, including BOM, gram dosage, and sensory notes.
- Collaborate with Supply Chain to ensure ingredient readiness and cost validation.
- Analyze test feedback and iterate based on consumer, barista, and market response.
- Maintain alignment to food safety, shelf-life, and QAQC requirements.
- Provide technical handover decks to Academy and Ops post-validation.