Requirement for the position of 'R&D, Seasonings (NPD)'

Key Responsibilities :

- Develop/replicate seasonings samples provided by marketing and Sales

- Create independent USP, for regional and international profiles

- Associate and develop products with culinary/applications team for new USPs

- Create product code, bench mark standard and identify quality parameters to be followed.

- Engage suppliers and maintain constant update of database and new ingredients or raw materials, available in the market with the knowledge of the reporting head.

- Report project status and schedule new developments based on priority.

R&D :

- Developing seasonings - improving existing blends and developing new blends Development,

- Develop products from conception to production that meet customer's specifications and needs.

- Should be well versed with B2B product trends, ingredients and solutions in dry seasonings, knowledge of wet seasonings would be appreciated

- Complete and manage assigned research & development projects, with in scheduled time frames.

- Develop products within cost parameters.

- Responsibilities include formulation and costing.

- Bench-Marking of Market Samples (Indian and Abroad),

- Raw Material, database (Food Ingredients, Additives, Flavors, Etc.) with knowledge of supplier source,

- Vendor Development (New Vendor/Supplier/Technology development)

- Prototype Sample to be developed based on benchmark Parameters

- Sensory Evaluation and understanding of note balances.

- Shelf life study of approved formulations

- New technology adoption based on viability / feasibility.

- Product analysis, tests to be determined for identifying required chemical, biological and physical tests.

- Product costing and finalization.

Knowledge / Competencies / skills / exposure required for this role (both essential and desirable) :

- Team playing capabilities-Must

- Understanding application requirements and developing products in tune

- Creating supplier database for top notes and raw materials

- Understanding competition advancement and creating revolutionized products

- Reporting and coordinating

- Creating profiles that could raise volumes in sales in the market

Critical Success Factors for the Position (along with key Metrics) :

- Product development - Dry seasonings,

- Developed products should cross sensory parameters post application testing

- Understanding and providing advancement for seasoning solution

- Completion of assigned R&D projects within deadlines.

- Providing better margins on developed products

- Identifying, negotiating and freezing suppliers for top notes and other raw materials.

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