I. RESPONSIBILITIES

1. New Product Development

- Participate in ideation and formulation of new beverage products (coffee, tea, juice, etc.);

- Conduct product testing and adjust ingredients to optimize flavor, stability, and cost.

2. Product Improvement

- Collect and analyze feedback from customers, store staff, and sales data;

- Propose improvements to formulas, processes, or packaging to enhance product quality.

3. Product Launch Support:

- Prepare product samples, technical specs, BOM, and processing instructions;

- Coordinate with QA, Operations, and suppliers to ensure production aligns with R&D standards.

4. Cross-Functional Collaboration:

- Work closely with Marketing, Operations, QA, Purchasing, and Suppliers to ensure smooth and timely product launches.

5. Market Research & Trend Monitoring:

- Stay up to date with beverage trends and competitor products;

- Proactively suggest innovative product ideas based on market insights.

6. Documentation & Reporting:

- Maintain proper records of formulas, testing results, product costing, and related production information.

II. REQUIREMENTS

- College/University degree in Food Technology, Food Chemistry, Biotechnology, Food Processing, or equivalent fields;

- At least 1 year of experience in beverage R&D or relevant fields;

- Prior experience in F&B companies, beverage factories, or retail chains is a plus;

- Understanding of coffee and tea characteristics (taste profiles, brewing methods) is a strong advantage;

- Familiarity with barista and beverage equipment (e.g., espresso machines, blenders, tea brewers, dispensers) is a plus;

- Solid knowledge of beverage ingredients, formulation, and production processes;

- Sensory evaluation skills and formulation adjustment;

- Strong organization, teamwork, and communication skills;

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, etc.).