Full Time Assistant NPD Commercialization Manager Jobs, in Sri Nona Food Industries Selangor - Maukerja

Join F&N, a dynamic Asian conglomerate known for iconic brands like 100PLUS, F&N Fun Flavours, F&N SEASONS, OYOSHI, F&N Magnolia, FARMHOUSE, F&N ICE MOUNTAIN; Condensed and Evaporated Milk under F&N, TEAPOT, Gold Coin, Cap Junjung, IDEAL and CARNATION brands; as well as NONA brand of ketupat, sauces and the largest gummy candy producer in Malaysia with its flagship Lot 100 brand. Be a part of our growth journey in food and beverages. Bring your skills and shape the future of consumer goods with us!

What will you be doing?

1. End-to-End NPD Commercialization

• Lead NPD projects from approved concept/business case through product development, commercialization and market launch.
• Develop and maintain clear project timelines, milestones, critical paths and launch readiness plans.
• Ensure all key commercialization requirements are incorporated into the project plan, including product development, packaging, costing, regulatory approval, raw and packaging material readiness, production trials, supply planning and commercial launch requirements.
• Drive projects against agreed launch dates and proactively address potential delays.

2. Cross-Functional Project Leadership

• Act as the central coordinator and single point of visibility for NPD commercialization projects.
• Coordinate closely with Marketing, R&D, Procurement, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Regulatory, Finance, Sales and Channel teams.
• Establish clear project ownership, responsibilities and timelines across functions.
• Lead regular NPD project meetings and ensure actions, decisions and dependencies are clearly documented and followed through.
• Drive stakeholders towards timely decisions and resolution of outstanding issues.

3. Commercial & Operational Readiness

• Work with Marketing and Commercial teams to ensure product proposition, pack configuration, pricing, channel strategy and launch plans are aligned.
• Coordinate with Finance and relevant stakeholders on product costing, margin and business case requirements.
• Ensure manufacturing capability, raw materials, packaging materials and production capacity are ready ahead of launch.
• Coordinate production trials, first commercial production and initial stock availability.
• Work with Sales and Channel teams to ensure customer listing, distribution and launch requirements are incorporated into the overall commercialization timeline.

4. NPD Governance & Stage-Gate Management

• Establish and maintain disciplined NPD project governance and stage-gate processes.
• Ensure projects meet agreed requirements before progressing to the next stage.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, decisions, approvals and action trackers.
• Identify deviations from approved scope, timeline or business case and escalate appropriately.
• Support management in prioritizing NPD projects based on business importance, resources and launch requirements.

5. Risk & Issue Management

• Proactively identify risks, bottlenecks and dependencies that may impact product launch.
• Work with relevant stakeholders to develop mitigation and recovery plans.
• Escalate critical issues early with clear recommendations and options.
• Track issues through to resolution rather than simply reporting project status.

6. Launch & Post-Launch Review

• Coordinate final launch-readiness assessment across Commercial, Supply Chain and Manufacturing.
• Ensure agreed launch quantities and timelines are achievable and communicated to relevant stakeholders.
• Conduct post-launch reviews covering execution, initial performance, operational issues and key learnings.
• Capture lessons learned and continuously improve the NPD commercialization process.

7. NPD Portfolio & Management Reporting

• Maintain an overall NPD pipeline and commercialization calendar.
• Provide management with clear visibility of project status, upcoming launches, risks and decisions required.
• Develop simple and effective dashboards covering project milestones, launch readiness and critical issues.
• Support selected Commercial projects where required, subject to NPD priorities.

What you bring?

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Food Science, Food Technology, Engineering, Supply Chain or related discipline.
• 4 to 7 years of relevant working experience.
• Hands-on experience managing Food NPD projects and commercialization is required.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating NPD projects across multiple functions such as Marketing, R&D, Manufacturing, Procurement, Supply Chain, Finance and Sales.
• Good understanding of the Food NPD process, including product development, packaging development, costing, regulatory requirements, production trials and commercialization.
• Experience within FMCG, food manufacturing or consumer food businesses is strongly preferred.
• Experience managing multiple NPD projects simultaneously will be an advantage.

What we offer?

• Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
• Comprehensive medical, insurance, or social security coverage.
• Engaging activities and recognition programs.
• Strong learning and development plans for your career growth.
• Attractive remuneration, great perks, and performance incentives.