Drive product development innovation per AOP, productivity and technical brand stewardship initiatives including Natural Potato Chip & Fabricated Potato Chips.
Responsibilities-Apply understanding of local consumer insights, culture, and business practices to support product design and development for Asia Foods BU, with focus on Thailand and Vietnam.-Work closely with Marketing, Insights, and Supply Chain to execute product innovation and renovation projects across core platforms, including Lay’s Natural PC and Lay’s Stax.-Partner with Manufacturing, GP, and Finance to support productivity initiatives by providing technical inputs and execution support.-Execute technical brand stewardship activities to maintain product quality and support product competitiveness.- Ensure technical rigor by preparing, maintaining, and updating product documentation in compliance with Technical Stage Gate requirements.
Qualifications- Master’s degree in food science or food engineering.- Strong communication skills, with the ability to write and speak effectively in English- More than 10 years of R&D product development experience in a multinational FMCG or food company preferred.- Minimum 2 years of hands‑on experience in snacks product development.- Solid understanding of R&D methodologies, development processes, and innovation tools applied to R&D projects and activities.-Good working knowledge of adjacent technical functions, including nutrition, technical regulatory, consumer insights, and packaging.-Strong understanding of Asian cultures, markets, and consumer behaviors, particularly within Thailand and Vietnam.
