JOB DESCRIPTION
Summary/Objective:
The Executive/Senior Executive – R&D; will support current product development, product improvement, vendor coordination, sensory evaluation, sample management, and cross-functional project execution. The role is responsible for ensuring timely completion of NPD projects, coordinating with vendors and internal stakeholders, managing product trials and sensory evaluations, maintaining technical documentation, and supporting product commercialization efforts.

Essential Functions
1. NPD Project Management
Track and monitor New Product Development (NPD) projects to ensure timely completion and successful launch.
Coordinate with internal departments and external stakeholders on project milestones.
Share regular project updates with management and concerned teams.
Support product development activities under the guidance of the R&D; Head.
Maintain project trackers and development timelines.
2. Vendor Coordination & Development
Initiate and manage discussions with vendors for new product development projects.
Coordinate sample development, collect feedback,



and communicate improvement requirements.
Conduct vendor visits and support first commercial production trials.
Build and maintain relationships with existing and prospective vendors.
Maintain vendor records, approvals, and documentation.
3. Sample Management & Sensory Evaluation
Plan, organize, and conduct sensory evaluations for NPD and existing products.
Coordinate product samples for India and U.S. sensory panels.
Prepare, record, and circulate sensory evaluation reports.
Arrange market benchmark samples for comparative evaluations.
Manage receipt, storage, inventory, and disposal of development samples.
Ensure proper documentation of sensory evaluation findings.
4. Product Development & Validation
Support product improvement and reformulation initiatives.
Participate in vendor trials and validation activities.
Assist in developing product specifications, process parameters, and SOPs.
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📌 Research And Development Specialist (Mumbai)
🏢 HOS Global Foods
📍 Mumbai