This position will be responsible for creating new product innovation initiatives from ideation to commercialization. This role will develop and build Beverage recipes Concept Bank Library that serve for company innovation pipeline. This will require strong connecting and collaborating with Marketing department, Training master barista, Store Operation and Supply Chain department to understand market trends, strategic supplier base, menu architechture and operational excellence to succesfully launch new products.
New Product Innovation
Accountable for all beverage product development including Marketing 18M calendar OTIF.
Coordinate with internal and external key stakeholders to ensure alignment and commitment to deliver commercialization success.
Oversee the development of beverage drink line- up for Beverage Concept Bank Library.
Oversee sourcing of high- quality ingredients from strategic suppliers to support the development and innovation of new beverages.
Lead and support the Senior Product Innovation Director in executing innovation ideation direction.
Lead the development of beverage innovation strategy and coordinate with Marketing in conducting Post- Launch Evaluation.
Monitor and analyze market trends, consumer psychology, and competitors to develop new beverage ideas.
Collaborate cross- functional with Marketing, BU NPI, Training Master Barista, OPS to ensure approved concepts are smoothly transferred for commercialization.
Cost Optimization and Product Improvement
Accountable for all beverage projects to improve flagship / core products following Marketing 18M calendar OTIF.
Analyze and understand performance of beverage menu and propose opportunities for improvement or cost optimization.
Collaborate with Supply Chain, Operations, and Training to ensure smooth implementation of cost optimization projects.
Others
Handle other tasks as assigned by Line Manager’s requirement.
Oversee and actively source a diverse range of high- quality ingredients to support and elevate beverage innovation and creative development initiatives.
Manage supplier base in beverage category industry
Coach and mentor junior team on product innovation execution.
