PRODUCT INNOVATION & DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE
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Taman Johor Jaya, Johor Bahru, Johor
Sales & Marketing Department
4500 - 6500 myr / month
Full time
We're looking for a Product Innovation & Development Executive who enjoys turning ideas into successful products. You'll work directly with the CEO, suppliers and internal teams to bring new products from concept to market.
What You'll Do
- Identify new product opportunities through market research and consumer insights.
- Research market trends, competitor products and emerging innovations.
- Coordinate end-to-end product development.
- Prepare product briefs, manage sampling, product revisions and pilot production.
- Source and evaluate manufacturers based on quality, cost and lead time.
- Develop product costing and evaluate commercial feasibility.
- Coordinate packaging development, artwork and product claims.
- Arrange product testing, benchmarking and regulatory compliance.
- Maintain product documentation including specifications, SDS and COA.
- Manage product launch timelines and coordinate with Marketing, Operations, Procurement, Sales and Finance to ensure successful launches.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Cosmetic Science, Food Science, Product Development, Business, Marketing or related field.
- 3–5 years of experience in FMCG Product Development, Product Innovation, R&D or related roles.
- Experience working with OEM or contract manufacturers is highly preferred.
- Strong project management and coordination skills.
- Good commercial awareness with costing and profitability analysis.
- Excellent negotiation and supplier management skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Able to manage multiple projects independently.
- Fluent in English and Bahasa Malaysia.
- Mandarin proficiency is an added advantage for communicating with suppliers and manufacturers.
Why Join Us?
- Work directly with the CEO and play a key role in shaping new products.
- Opportunity to launch products that reach consumers nationwide.
- High ownership and autonomy in a fast-growing FMCG company.
- Collaborative and entrepreneurial working environment.
- Clear career progression within Product Innovation.