Research and Development Officer

About the role

The Research and Development Officer for Technology and Innovation drives product and process improvement initiatives for manufactured materials used in core and complementary product lines. The role focuses on achieving product superiority, cost efficiency, and supply sustainability through formulation development, technology transfer, and raw‑material management.

Key responsibilities

• Create and improve formulations and processes to enhance product taste, value, and performance.
• Commercialize formulations handed over by the Menu Innovations Team and translate them for manufacturing.
• Develop store operating procedures, commissary process flows, and product menu lists.
• Perform technology transfer to local suppliers and JFC commissaries for best‑selling and core products.
• Audit supplier capability, develop raw‑material specifications, and establish inspection guidelines.
• Lead raw‑material and process improvement projects aimed at cost efficiency and product stability.
• Monitor execution of cost‑saving initiatives and manage sensory guardrails to prevent quality drift.

Required profile

• Experience in food product development, formulation, or related manufacturing environments.
• Strong analytical mindset with ability to gather data, recommend improvements, and document processes.
• Proven ability to work cross‑functionally with R&D, marketing, supply chain, and quality teams.

Required skills

• Formulation development
• Process optimization
• Technology transfer
• Raw‑material specification
• Supplier auditing