Product Development (Foods)

Function :

Role :

- Product Development and Sustenance for various Food products for Private Labels.
- Manage existing products from the point of view of sustained compliance, cost, productivity and quality improvement and overall product integrity.- Responsible for the entire product journey - idea, formulations, recipes, 3P identification / qualification, costing, scale-up and sustenance.- Ensure 100% product regulatory / quality compliance from all aspects - the formula, pack declarations, product quality, etc.- Vendor Management work closely with 3P manufacturers, identifying/developing new vendors.- Supplier Interface Development of RM/ingredient suppliers and ingredients for overall product quality improvement.- Monitor and evaluate market trends and competitive data to identify opportunities and make recommendations for maximizing revenue & profitability.

Candidate profile:

- Thorough experience on product formulations, product development with deep understanding of recipes.
- Understanding the behaviour of ingredients used in the formula as well as ingredients use as a aid to processing.- Strong Product Development and Quality orientation to deliver superior quality products.- Some exposure to food QA/QC protocols, testing parameters, regulatory guidelines and other such critical product aspects.- Understanding of analytical test methods (chemical / instrumentation).- Understanding of the innovation process; successful record of new product introductions and scale-up would be preferred.- Experience in vendor management vendor selection, development, capability, audits, etc.- Experience in working with other partners flavour houses, RM/PM suppliers, machinery vendors, etc.                          -Basic understanding of food hazards and its control. Awareness on application HACCP principle.

Interfaces:

This person will work closely with multiple teams across the board:
- Internal - quality, packaging development, consumer research, legal, supply chain- External - vendors/3P partners, RM/PM suppliers

Qualifying Skills:

- M. Tech. in Food Technology/ Agricultural Engg from a reputed University with 3-5 years of relevant experience
   OR- B. Tech. in Food Technology/ Agricultural Engg from a reputed University with 5-8 years of relevant experience- Ability to work seamlessly in cross-functional teams, managing complexity and to get work done- Should be fine with regular travel

Reporting Structure:

This position will reporting to the Lead - Product Development (Foods)

Job location:

Wagle Estate, Thane (DMART Head Office)

Interested candidates can share their updated resume on prasanna.dalvi@dmartindia.com