Project Management
Manage new product projects including testing, execution and launching.
Develop and manage project timelines, budgets, and cross-functional teams to ensure seamless product development and launch processes.
Develop and implement cost optimization projects related to alternative materials/ ingredients and manufacturing processes.
Identify and review alternative suppliers to mitigate business risk of reliance on one single supplier.
Proactively identify and mitigate product risks to project success and take corrective actions as necessary.
Sensory Testing
Partner with Category Managers and Global Product Planning \& Standards team on sensory testing and product development to ensure products meet customer expectations.
Manage system \& documentation related to product development and ensure compliance with all relevant regulations.
Ensure all new products’ testing and analysis are conducted accurately and efficiently.
Product Improvement
Analyse and track product performance, customer feedback, and market trends to identify opportunities for product enhancement and materials/ ingredients replacement to save cost.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement strategies to improve product quality and efficiency.
Process Management \& Documentation
Set up Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and procedures in accordance with applicable regulatory guidelines.
Develop and maintain a comprehensive documentation system, including study protocols, experimental data, laboratory notebooks, and reports, in compliance with GLP requirements.
Conduct regular inspections and audits to identify non-compliance issues and provide recommendations for corrective actions.
Stay updated with relevant GLP regulations, guidelines, and industry best practices to ensure compliance.
Oversees lab activities: raw materials/ ingredients sampling and testing, making prototypes.
Others
Manage relationships with external suppliers, vendors, and partners to ensure high-quality products are delivered on time and within budget.
Requirements:
Education/ Training Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Food Science/ Food Technology / Food Engineering.
Experience
8+ years of experience in the food \& beverage/ retails industry
3+ years of experience in product development/ F\&B project management and demonstrate good working relationships with cross functional departments
Sensory scientist background is preferred
Knowledge of:
Knowledge of product development processes, including ideation, prototyping, testing, and launching
Strong understanding of a variety of materials/ ingredients and their properties, able to evaluate \& ensure their suitability for use in current \& new products
Knowledge of food safety, quality control, and packaging
Understand supply chain operation
Ability to identify and implement process improvements to reduce costs and increase efficiency
Ability to manage competing priorities to deliver projects on time and within budget
Working hours:
as per business needs. Typically, Mon-Friday.
Working location:
127 Nguyen Co Thach, An Loi Dong, District 2, HCMC
Please send your CV to: tien.ngohongmy@vtijs.com