Our client possesses the largest retail store network with over 900 convenience stores in Hong Kong and Macau. Apart from providing quality fresh, fast food and convenient products, the chain provides a wide range of value-added services such as bill payments, mobile cards, ticketing, and pick-up services to meet customers' convenience needs. To cope with their rapid business development, they are inviting energetic and high-caliber individuals to join our team.

The Job

•          Develop and launch new ready-to-eat products that aligned with our company strategy and direction
•          Ensure efficient and profitable management of the product development process including supplier liaison, price negotiation, innovating packaging, cost management, marketing and establishing operational and merchandising guidelines.
•          Conduct competitive market analysis with the objective of identifying new product opportunities.
•          Keep up-to-date on the current market trends for the development of products
•          Manage and maintain a business partnership with suppliers
•          Coordinate with Marketing and QA for compliance purposes
•          Plan and develop marketing and promotional strategies of new products
•          Ensure the consistency and quality completion of tasks assigned

The Person

•          Degree or above in Food Science or related disciplines
•          Minimum 6-8 years experience in FMCG, food industry or catering services with sound experience in product development and category management metrics/ technique
•          Understand local retail market and experience in trade / business negotiation
•          Strong negotiation skills with good analytical mind and business acumen
•          Creative, detail minded with excellent communication skills and can work independently
•          Self-motivated, be able to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines
•          Proficient in both spoken and written English and Chinese
•          Knowledge on quality and hygiene system, e.g. HACCP, ISO 9001, ISO14001, OHSAS18001, ISO22000 is an advantage

Please apply online for consideration at your soonest convenience. If you have any further questions about this role, please contact Lulu Gong on 5224 7822 or send your CV lulu.gong(@)fytehk.com