New Product Development Specialist

About the Company

Eat Better Co is a rapidly growing food brand dedicated to creating clean, healthy, and innovative food products. We focus on natural ingredients, nutrition-driven innovation, and product transparency. Our team thrives on creativity, continuous improvement, and delivering high-quality products that align with evolving consumer trends.

About the Role

The New Product Development (NPD) Executive will be responsible for developing new food products and variants, conducting R&D trials, and managing ingredient sourcing for experiments and formulations. This role demands strong food procurement knowledge, creativity, and a deep understanding of food technology and product lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end development of new food products and variants based on consumer trends and brand strategy.
• Conduct R&D trials, recipe formulation, and product testing.
• Manage food procurement for new product experiments and trials.
• Evaluate raw materials, ingredients, and vendors for quality, cost-effectiveness, and compliance.
• Collaborate with production and QA teams during pilot batches and commercial rollout.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation including formulations, trial results, costing sheets, and technical reports.
• Ensure all new products comply with FSSAI guidelines and internal quality standards.
• Research competitor products and suggest innovation-driven improvements.
• Support continuous improvement of existing products and recipe optimization.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Food Technology, Food Science, or allied fields.
• 13 years of hands-on experience in New Product Development within the food industry.
• Strong knowledge of food procurement, ingredient sourcing, and cost analysis.
• Ability to work on formulation, trials, sensory evaluation, and documentation.
• Understanding of FSSAI rules, labeling, and food safety regulations.
• Strong analytical, research-oriented, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and ability to work cross-functionally.
• Creativity and passion for developing innovative food products.

What We Offer

• An opportunity to lead real innovation in a fast-growing food brand.
• A collaborative, creative, and growth-driven work environment.
• Exposure to modern food development processes and industry best practices.
• Career advancement opportunities in R&D and product innovation.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to diversity and inclusivity in our hiring practices and workplace culture.