Position Responsibilities
- Gather, analyse, and maintain product, market, and technology trend information and come out with feasibility report to ensure products are always viable and competitive.
- 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.
- Work collectively with other departments, e.g.: Operation, QA/QC, Halal, Marketing and Supply Chain throughout the product development processes to ensure successful product launch to the market.
- Conduct sensory test and constantly iterate rapidly.
- Source and Identify potential suppliers / vendors and manage timely development of key ingredients / equipments / tools.
- Communicate constantly and build good rapport with vendors.
- Prepare and develop report on productivity and outcomes.
- Ensure all products are 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 project file, develop technical manual and document intellectual property.
- Responsible for other ad-hoc tasks as assigned by superior/ management from time to time.
Qualification and Experiences
- Must possess at least a Diploma in any related field.
- Minimum 2 years of work experience in F&B chain/retail or F&B product development.
- Possess good sensory skills for product bench marking and development.
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with all levels, internally and externally, in an effective and responsive manner.
- Able to handle work professionally, independently, and efficiently.
- Excellent team player, time management, problem-solving and analytical skills with openness to changes.
- Good interest and knowledge in ingredient application and formulation development.
- Computer literate with good command of both written and spoken in English and Thai.
- Confident, proactive, able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
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