New Product Development Manager – DS Group Greater Noida
About the Job – New Product Development Manager – DS Group Greater Noida
Role & responsibilities
We are seeking a dedicated and innovative New Product Development (NPD) Specialist to join our team. The candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and testing new products in the FMCG sector. The role involves extensive research, formulation, shelf life studies, and understanding consumer preferences to ensure successful product launches.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the development of new products from concept to launch, including design and testing.
- Formulate new product recipes, ensuring they meet company and industry standards.
- Conduct shelf life studies to determine product longevity and quality maintenance.
- Analyze competitor products to stay abreast of market trends and innovations.
- Identify and develop relationships with new vendors to source quality ingredients and materials.
- Conduct product tastings and ensure products meet desired taste profiles and quality standards.
- Perform rigorous product testing to ensure safety, efficacy, and compliance with regulations.
- Gather and apply customer and consumer taste preferences to product development.
- Collaborate with the R&D team to drive innovation and improvement in product offerings.
Preferred candidate profile
Qualifications:
- B.Tech/M.Tech in Food Technology or B.Sc/M.Sc in Food Technology.
- 3-5 years of experience in the FMCG industry, specifically in new product development.
- Strong knowledge of formulation, product testing, and shelf life studies.
- Experience with competitor product analysis and consumer taste research.
- Excellent understanding of R&D processes within the FMCG sector.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
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About the company –
The DS Group (Dharampal Satyapal Group) is a Multi-Business Corporation and one of the leading Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) conglomerate with strong Indian and International presence. Founded in the year 1929, it is an inspiring and successful business story that blends a remarkable history and legacy with visionary growth and innovation.
The Group continues to build successful brands across many categories and its undeterred pursuit for ‘Quality & Innovation’ has given impetus to consumer loyalty and satisfaction.
The Group’s portfolio is extensive and diverse with presence in Mouth Freshener, Food and Beverage, Confectionery, Hospitality, Agri, Luxury Retail, Tobacco businesses and also other investments.
Rajnigandha, Catch, Pulse, FRU, Maze, Ksheer, Pass Pass, BABA, Tulsi, L’Opera, Le Marche, Birthright, The Manu Maharani and Namah are some of the leading brands, the Group proudly shelters today.
Guided by a clear set of values and built on a strong foundation of collective good, Corporate Social Responsibility is an integral part of the Group’s business objectives. The Group works on projects across the country to achieve this objective with a focus on critical areas such as Water, Livelihood and Education. These projects have a transformational impact on communities. Active participation from stakeholders is taken while creating awareness and during implementation to ensure long term sustainability of the projects.
Future-focused, the Group has been steadily expanding its ‘green’ initiatives, including Energy and Water Conservation, to reflect its response to what the world needs and its own role as a committed corporate citizen.
