About the Role

We are looking for a creative and detail-oriented NPD Executive to support the development and launch of new products, from concept to commercialization. The role involves product research, sampling, testing, vendor coordination, and cross-functional collaboration to bring innovative products to market.

Key Responsibilities

- Research market trends, consumer preferences, and competitor products to identify new product opportunities.
- Assist in developing recent product concepts, formulations, flavours, and variants.
- Coordinate product sampling, trials, testing, and quality evaluations.
- Work with vendors and suppliers for raw materials, ingredients, packaging, and product samples.
- Coordinate with production, quality, procurement, marketing, and packaging teams for product development.
- Maintain product specifications, formulation details, costing sheets, and development records.
- Track product development timelines and ensure timely completion of projects.
- Support product costing, feasibility analysis, and margin optimization.
- Assist in packaging development, label coordination, and regulatory compliance.




- Monitor product performance and suggest improvements based on feedback and market research.

Requirements

- Bachelor's degree in Food Technology, Food Science, Nutrition, Chemistry, or a related field.
- 1–3 years of experience in new product development, preferably in FMCG or the food industry.
- Understanding of product trials, ingredient functionality, quality standards, and product costing.
- Strong research, analytical, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in MS Excel and documentation.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Key Skills

- New Product Development
- Market & Competitor Research
- Product Trials & Testing
- Vendor Coordination
- Product Costing
- Packaging Development
- Cross-functional Collaboration

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹20,000.00 per month

Benefits:

- Provident Fund

Experience:

- Product development: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

- Gujarati (Required)
- Hindi (Preferred)

Location:

- Surat, Gujarat 395010 (Required)

Work Location: In person

📌 New Product Development Executive (Surat)
🏢 Alpino Health Foods
📍 Surat