About the role

Gimi Michi is looking for an innovative and detail-oriented NPD Manager to drive new product development, with a primary focus on seasoning formulation, flavor innovation, and product commercialization for Korean-inspired packaged food products.

Key Result Areas (KRAs)

Lead the development of seasoning blends, spice mixes, and innovative flavor formulations for recent product launches, with seasoning development as the primary focus.

Ensure seasoning formulations deliver taste consistency, cost efficiency, scalability, and shelf stability. Experience in formulating sauces, oils, and dips would be an added advantage.

Coordinate with existing vendors to manage sampling, formulation trials, development timelines, and turnaround times (TAT) for timely product launches.

Identify and develop new vendors for raw materials (RM), ingredients, and seasoning blends, supporting cost reduction and product optimization initiatives.

Collaborate with internal teams to translate market insights, consumer research, and emerging food trends into commercially viable products. Conduct and coordinate sensory evaluations of raw materials (RM) and finished goods (FG), including sample arrangements,



testing, feedback consolidation, and sensory report preparation.

Prepare and validate ingredient declarations, nutritional information, and other product-related documentation required for new launches in accordance with applicable food regulations.

Maintain product master files, formulation records, specifications, and supporting technical documentation for new products.

Coordinate with procurement, quality, manufacturing, and marketing teams to ensure smooth product trials, scale-up, and commercialization.

Drive continuous improvement and cost reduction projects through ingredient optimization, alternate sourcing, and formulation enhancements. Skills & Experience

Hands-on experience in NPD, Food Technology, Seasoning Development, or R&D; within the FMCG/food industry.

Proficiency in vendor management and ingredient sourcing.

Knowledge of food safety and regulatory standards.

Exposure to sauces, oils, and dips formulation is an added advantage. Experience in instant noodles, savoury snacks, seasonings, or packaged foods preferred.

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