Deskripsi Pekerjaan
Join Nestlé, the world's leading nutrition, health, and wellness company, as a Product Development Manager for a 1-year fixed-term contract position covering Makati and South Luzon regions. This is an exciting opportunity to drive innovation and shape the future of our product portfolio in the Philippine market.
In this role, you will lead end-to-end product development initiatives, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams including Marketing, Supply Chain, Quality Assurance, and Regulatory Affairs to bring new products to market efficiently and effectively. You will be responsible for managing the entire product development lifecycle from concept generation through commercialization, ensuring alignment with Nestlé's global standards and local market requirements.
The ideal candidate thrives in a dynamic environment, possesses strong project management skills, and has a passion for consumer-centric innovation. You will work on exciting projects that directly impact millions of consumers across the Philippines, contributing to Nestlé's commitment to enhancing quality of life through nutritious and delicious products.
Tanggung Jawab
- Lead and execute product development projects from ideation through commercialization, managing timelines, budgets, and resource allocation
- Collaborate with Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain, and Quality teams to ensure seamless product launches and market penetration
- Conduct market research and consumer insights analysis to identify growth opportunities and emerging trends in the Philippine market
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with external partners, suppliers, and agencies to support innovation initiatives
- Ensure all products comply with local regulatory requirements, Nestlé quality standards, and food safety regulations
- Drive cost optimization and efficiency improvements throughout the product development process
- Prepare and present project updates, progress reports, and recommendations to senior leadership
- Mentor and support junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement
Kualifikasi
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Chemistry, Engineering, or related scientific discipline
- Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in product development, R&D, or innovation roles within the FMCG or food industry
- Proven track record of successfully launching new products from concept to market
- Strong project management skills with experience handling multiple concurrent projects and tight deadlines
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams
- Proficiency in product development software, MS Office applications, and data analysis tools
- Experience working in matrix organizations and managing external partnerships is highly advantageous