New Product Development

Job Deliverables – Specialist- New Product Development

Product Development:

• Lead and oversee the end-to-end product development lifecycle for DAMATI’s gourmet food offerings, from concept ideation to commercialization.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including culinary experts, marketing, and operations, to identify market trends, consumer preferences, and new product opportunities.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution of product development stages.
• Explore options of sourcing products from FTA countries
• Educating vendors on Indian compliances like FSSAI , Legal Metrology , Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR ) etc while NPD is been worked out
• Undertake Costing, defining MRP , competition benchmarking for new products

Procurement and Supplier Management:

• Raising purchase indents as per sales projections, market trends etc
• Commercial negotiations with vendor’s payments and prices
• Undertake various Profitability Analysis for purchase vertical
• Drive ERP related activities for purchase vertical
• Drive weekly SNOP meetings
• Responsible for approving rates for customers, tenders , special prices etc as per business demand
• Undertake monthly / quarterly supplier meetings covering performance metrics, regulatory KPI’s and other qualitative deliverables

• Work with sales for rolling and fixed quarterly sales forecast
• Oversee end-to-end international logistics operations, custom , FSSAI & AQ compliance for clearance of goods

Global Supply Chain Management:

• Oversee the end-to-end global supply chain, including international logistics, customs compliance, and distribution networks.
• Develop and execute strategies to ensure timely and cost-effective import and export of ingredients and finished products.
• Collaborate with shipping and freight partners to manage transportation, customs clearance, and delivery of goods to international markets.
• Optimize inventory levels across multiple locations to meet demand forecasts, minimize carrying costs, and maintain production schedules.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, reduce lead times, and streamline global supply chain processes.

An outcome to Drive.

DAMATI Foods is seeking a dynamic and innovative Head - New Product Development candidate to

drive the creation of new gourmet food products while efficiently managing the sourcing of high- quality ingredients and materials. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in both product development and procurement within the gourmet food industry, with a passion for culinary excellence and a strategic approach to supplier relationships. You will play a pivotal rolein shaping DAMATI's product portfolio, ensuring its competitive edge, and contributing to the company's growth.

Skills/Experience/Competencies you need to do the job.

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Culinary Arts, Supply Chain Management, or a related field; Master's degree is a plus.
• Proven experience 6+ in both new product development and procurement within the gourmet food or related industry.
• Strong culinary background and a keen understanding of flavor profiles, ingredient interactions, and gourmet food trends.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage end-to-end product development projects, from concept to commercialization.
• Excellent negotiation skills and a track record of building and maintaining strategic supplier relationships.
• Proficiency in procurement software, inventory management systems, and standard Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, perform cost analyses, and optimize procurement strategies.
• Exceptional project management and organizational skills to manage multiple initiatives and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with cross- functional teams and external suppliers.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations, quality assurance protocols, and sustainability practices in the food industry.

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