I. MAIN ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Research, develop, and test new formulations that align with consumer trends while ensuring cost targets and operational requirements are met;
• Develop and standardize product formulas, operating procedures (SOP), and technical specifications to ensure product consistency across the store network;
• Collaborate with suppliers to source new ingredients, materials, and packaging; evaluate their quality and suitability for production processes;
• Work with factories/production teams to conduct pilot trials, scale up production, and resolve arising technical issues;
• Monitor market trends, consumer behaviors, and competitor products to propose innovation ideas,
• Conduct sensory evaluations and assess compliance with food safety standards and legal regulations;
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

II. REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Technology / Food Chemistry or related fields;
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar position. Prior experience in manufacturing or F&B is preferred;
• Hands-on experience working with factories, production lines, and pilot-scale trials;
• Proficiency in developing product formulas and standardizing store-level operating procedures;
• Strong technical skills in food processing with good sensory evaluation ability;
• Solid knowledge of raw materials and finished products;
• Ability to analyze, quantify, and apply regulations on raw material usage at manufacturing scale;
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.);
• Good communication skills;
• Detail-oriented, careful, honest, eager to learn, highly responsible, and able to work well under pressure.