Assistant Manager - NPD (m/f/d)

We are Dr. Oetker India, part of the Oetker Group, headquartered in Germany, bringing a taste of Europe to the Indian consumer. Since our beginning, we are a leading player in Mayonnaise, Spreads and Italian Sauces under the brand FunFoods. Recently we have introduced a range of moist ready to eat Cakes under the brand name of Kuppies. We are looking for passionate individuals from diverse backgrounds to join our NPD team for our category Cake & Dessert. Are you ready for a new challenge? Then take your next step. YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES Develop new products as per brief for Retail and Food Service, all within the shortest time frame and within defined quality parameters. Actively keep abreast of international food trends, new ingredients and concepts and proactively share them within the department and with marketing, where relevant to our business. Develop methods and suggest initiatives to improve existing product in terms of quality, cost structure through substitutes or shelf life and share ideas for improvements in existing recipes for their relevance and competitiveness. Help create and deliver product application knowledge, training materials and presentations as required to support other departments. WHAT YOU BRING Bachelors/Masters in Food Technology. 3-5 years of relevant work experience in product development in bakery segment In depth knowledge of food science and sensory analysis. Good communication and collaborative skills Innovative and solution oriented mindset. WHAT WE OFFER YOU Dynamic and supportive working environment | Working with bright minds | Open and young culture | Supporting industry leading brands | Opportunity to learn. It's your chance to be part of this exciting food journey and work on various upcoming campaigns. Just click the "Easy Apply" button, and you're good to go. Dr. Oetker India is an equal opportunities employer. We continuously work to shape and live a corporate culture where everyone feels welcome. At Dr. Oetker India, your work, personality and results are what count, not gender, nationality, ethnic or social background, religion, disability, age or sexual orientation, and identity. PRB