New Product Development Specialist

5 days ago

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Lo Foods Full time ₹ 12,00,000 - ₹ 36,00,000 per year

Job Title: New Product Development Manager (Snacks Experience)

Location: Bangalore

Employment Type: Full-Time

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Senior NPD professional to lead product innovation for our health-oriented snacks portfolio, including diabetic-friendly, low-carb, gluten-free, and high-protein products. The ideal candidate will combine technical expertise in food formulation with a strong understanding of consumer trends in functional and better-for-you snacking.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Nutritional Research & Analysis

  • Conduct in-depth research on functional ingredients, emerging food trends, and their nutritional benefits.
  • Analyze dietary patterns and consumer preferences to refine product development strategies.
  • Assess the health impact of Lo Foods' products and recommend improvements.

2. Product Development & Formulation

  • Collaborate with the R&D team to develop and optimize innovative, nutrient-rich food products.
  • Sensory evaluation skills to assess taste, texture, aroma, etc
  • Ensure formulations align with dietary guidelines, clean-label requirements, and regulatory standards.
  • Enhance nutritional value while maintaining taste, texture, and shelf-life stability.
  • Writing product specifications, process SOPs, and maintaining development records.

3. Regulatory Compliance & Documentation

  • Ensure full compliance with FSSAI regulatory requirements.
  • Assist in developing accurate nutrition labels and health claims as per regulatory guidelines.
  • Maintain comprehensive records of research findings and product formulations.

4. Consumer Education & Communication

  • Provide scientific and nutritional support for marketing claims, product positioning, and branding.
  • Develop engaging nutrition content for product packaging, websites, and promotional campaigns.
  • Conduct knowledge-sharing sessions to educate internal teams and external stakeholders.

5. Operational Efficiency

  • Implement strategies to streamline product research, testing, and development cycles.
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams to enhance research and innovation efficiency.

6. Costing & Commercial Viability:

  • Basic understanding of costings, pricing strategy, and feasibility analysis.

Qualifications & Skills:

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, Food Science, or a related field.
  • Experience of 3-4 years in food product development, research, or regulatory compliance in an FMCG Company or manufacturing plant.
  • Working knowledge of FSSAI guidelines, clean-label requirements, and food labeling regulations.
  • Strong ability to analyze, interpret, and present nutritional data.
  • Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Proficiency in Google Sheets, Excel, and research tools for data management and analysis.

Join Lo Foods in shaping the future of nutrition by combining science with innovation Apply now.

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