Job Title: Recent Product Development (NPD) Manager / Executive, Cocoa & Alternatives Company: [Vimbri Foods] | Location: [Delhi] | Type: Full time Reports to: [Director / Head of Operations]

About the Role We import and supply cocoa products and cocoa alternatives. You will identify, develop and launch new products and sourcing options, from ingredient ideas to market-ready SKUs, so we can grow our range and reduce dependence on any single raw material.

Key Responsibilities Research market trends, customer needs and gaps in cocoa, chocolate, bakery and beverage ingredients Identify and develop cocoa substitutes and blends (carob, roasted-grain, cocoa-reduced or compound formats) as supply alternatives Source new suppliers and origins, request samples and shortlist them on quality, cost and reliability Run sample trials with customers, collect feedback and refine formulations Build costing and margin models, factoring in import duty, freight and landed cost Work with the food technologist on specifications, shelf life, compliance and labelling (FSSAI) Plan packaging, pack sizes, branding and pricing for current products Manage the launch pipeline: timelines, pilot orders,



sales team briefing and post-launch review

Qualifications B.Tech/M.Sc in Food Technology, or MBA/B.Sc with relevant product experience 3–6 years in NPD, product management, ingredients, trading or FMCG food Understanding of import procedures, FSSAI regulations and landed-cost calculation

Preferred Skills Hands-on experience with cocoa, confectionery, bakery or beverage ingredients Supplier negotiation and sample-management experience Analytical and commercial mindset; comfortable with Excel Clear communication with customers, suppliers and the internal team Key Performance Indicators Number of products launched and approved by customers Revenue and margin from new products Time from idea to launch Number of new qualified suppliers or alternates

Pay: ₹30,000.00 - ₹45,000.00 per month

Perks:
Cell phone reimbursement
Health insurance

Ability to commute/relocate:
Delhi: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:
Current Product Development: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Food Technologist New Product Development Delhi
🏢 VIMBRI FOODS
📍 Delhi