Product Research & Development Manager, World Wide Grocery Stores, Private Brand, APAC
Core
Lead product research, development, and sensory initiatives for WWGS Private Brands (365, byAmazon) across APAC, managing the full lifecycle from ideation to commercialization.
Role type
Product Research & Development Manager (Private Brand Grocery)
Builds
Proprietary food products for Whole Foods Market and Amazon-branded lines
Domain
Grocery retail / Private label food products
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Product lifecycle management, data analysis, supplier relationship management, product strategy, market trend identification, project management, formulation development, negotiation
Preferred skills
Food industry experience, sustainability practices knowledge, product R&D lifecycle management, data visualization
Technologies
Data analysis tools, visualization software
Responsibilities
Lead product-related customer research and perform data analysis; Identify market trends and consumer insights to inform strategy; Manage full product lifecycle from strategic ideation through commercialization; Build and maintain long-term product roadmap; Drive new product creation and renovation of existing products; Develop and nurture strategic supplier partnerships; Drive packaging innovation that enhances customer experience
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
