Junior Product Manager

About the company

Geekhunter is hiring on behalf of our client, a trusted consumer goods company with a strong presence in the local market.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage assigned product portfolios and support the development of long-term portfolio strategies across brands and categories.

• Identify portfolio gaps, market opportunities, and potential areas for SKU expansion, rationalization, premiumization, and cost optimization.

• Lead and coordinate end-to-end New Product Development (NPD) and product renovation projects, including recipe improvement, packaging innovation, product extensions, and limited-edition launches.

• Work closely with R&D throughout the Stage-Gate process, from developing product briefs and concepts to product trials and commercialization.

• Translate consumer insights and market trends into relevant product concepts and specifications.

• Conduct market and consumer research covering consumer behavior, usage occasions, category trends, competitor activities, and market opportunities.

• Coordinate and participate in sensory evaluations, taste tests, competitive benchmarking, concept testing, and other product validation activities.

• Collaborate with Packaging Development, Procurement, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to develop effective, functional, and cost-efficient packaging solutions.

• Coordinate with R&D, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Procurement, Sales, Trade Marketing, Finance, and Brand Marketing to ensure smooth product commercialization.

• Monitor post-launch product performance, including sales, profitability, distribution, consumer feedback, product quality, and competitive activity.

• Conduct regular portfolio and product performance reviews and recommend corrective actions or improvement initiatives.

• Ensure product development and launch projects are delivered within agreed timelines, budgets, and business objectives.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Food Technology, Business Management, Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.

• 4–6 years of experience in Product Management, Brand Management, Product Development, Innovation, or Category Management within the FMCG industry.

• Experience in food, beverage, condiment, seasoning, or consumer goods industries is highly preferred.

• Proven experience managing New Product Development (NPD), product renovation, and commercialization projects.

• Good understanding of product development, consumer insights, market research, and portfolio management.

• Strong analytical and commercial mindset with the ability to translate market and consumer insights into business opportunities.

• Strong project management and cross-functional collaboration skills.

• Good understanding of sensory evaluation and product testing methodologies is an advantage.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.

• MBA or relevant postgraduate qualification is an advantage.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package.

• THR and BPJS.

• Annual leave.

• Performance-based incentives/bonus.

• Opportunity to work closely with cross-functional teams across Brand Marketing, R&D, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Commercial functions.

• Opportunity to contribute directly to product innovation and portfolio growth within a growing FMCG business.