New Product Development Executive

Job Summary

The New Product Development Executive will be responsible for developing new grades of lubricants and products for the company, by driving continuous improvement in vendor management, external and internal audits, R&D processes and quality control. This role is key for customized product development and quality excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Take regular handover from sales and marketing department on custom product development
• Liaison and negotiate with ace vendors to source materials in a timely manner.
• Ensure that the quality of products and materials supplied by external vendors meets the company's standards.
• Review engineering and manufacturing specifications to identify materials needed for production
• Conduct supplier quality control audits on a regular basis to ensure vendor compliance with production standards
• Communicate with vendors regularly to address any concerns and improve working relationships.
• Understand and interpret all manufacturing audits, including ISO 9001 and other industry standards
• Maintain a supplier database with vendor performance evaluations and quality control audits- for access production and management
• Assist with logistics, including communications with vendors when there are packaging and receiving issues when materials arrive at receiving dock
• Plan and coordinate shipments, ensuring timely delivery
• Manage freight forwarding, customs clearance, and other logistics-related activities
• Preparing MIS reports on procurement and logistics performance
• Ensure all operational activities are in line with company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and the Integrated Management Manual