**About Our Client**:
Our client is a one-stop solution platform for Indonesian MSMEs to go international. The company focuses on expanding and exporting local products to the global market, supporting the product distribution process, and facilitating financing and capital for potential products.
As the Product Development Specialist for the Snack category, you will play a pivotal role in creating and enhancing snack products that captivate consumer tastes. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate individual with a proven track record in product development within the food industry.
**Responsibilities**:
- ** Ideation and Conceptualization**:
- Generate innovative ideas and concepts for new snack products in line with market trends and consumer preferences.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate ideas into viable product concepts.
- ** Recipe Development**:
- Develop and refine snack recipes, ensuring a balance of taste, texture, and nutritional value.
- Conduct sensory evaluations and gather feedback for continuous improvement.
- ** Market Research**:
- Stay abreast of market trends, competitor activities, and emerging consumer preferences in the snack category.
- Conduct research to identify gaps and opportunities in the market.
- ** Prototyping and Testing**:
- Create prototypes of snack products for testing and evaluation.
- Iterate on formulations based on feedback, market testing, and internal assessments.
- ** Regulatory Compliance**:
- Ensure that snack products comply with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
- Collaborate with quality assurance and regulatory teams to address any compliance issues.
- ** Cost Analysis**:
- Work closely with the finance team to conduct cost analysis for new and existing snack products.
- Optimize formulations to meet cost targets without compromising quality.
- ** Collaboration with Suppliers**:
- Liaise with suppliers to source high-quality ingredients and materials for snack product development.
- Negotiate and establish relationships with suppliers to ensure consistent and reliable sourcing.
**Requirements**:
- Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Culinary Arts, or a related field.
- Min 2 years of proven experience in product development within the food industry, preferably in the snack category.
- Creative mindset with the ability to translate consumer insights into innovative snack concepts.
- Strong knowledge of food regulations and quality standards.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Detail-oriented with a focus on continuous improvement.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
**How to Apply**: