A fast-growing agri-tech company with strong fundamentals and backed funding from top investors which is expanding its product portfolio in the packaged foods space. The culture promotes ownership, agility, and entrepreneurial decision-making, offering an environment where high-impact roles can shape the next phase of growth.

• NPD & Product Development

o Lead development of Namkeen and Frozen Food product lines from concept to market launch.

o Manage formulation, trials, sensory evaluation, and shelf-life testing.

o Conduct market benchmarking to ensure competitive product positioning.

o Collaborate with packaging, quality, and procurement teams for product readiness.

• Category Management

o Build category strategy including pricing, assortment, pack sizes, margins, and customer segments.

o Monitor category performance, sales trends, and consumer insights to optimize portfolio.

o Identify gaps and plan product pipelines accordingly.

• Vendor & Manufacturing Management

o Identify and onboard suitable contract manufacturers for both categories.

o Conduct facility audits, negotiate terms, and oversee production and quality standards.

o Coordinate with supply chain to ensure availability, cost efficiency, and timely replenishment.

• Go-To-Market (GTM)

o Support GTM planning including launch timelines, product marketing inputs, packaging briefs, and positioning.

o Work cross-functionally with sales, marketing, and operations for seamless execution.

o Monitor product performance post-launch and drive continuous improvement.

• Compliance & Quality

o Ensure products meet food safety norms and regulatory requirements.

o Work with QA teams to maintain consistent quality across batches.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food Technology, Food Science, Biotechnology, Agriculture, or related fields OR Graduate/Postgraduate in Engineering; MBA preferred.
• Additional certification/experience in NPD, Category Management, or Food Safety is a plus.

Experience

• 5–10 years of experience in Namkeen, Snacks, Frozen Foods, Savory Foods, or related packaged food categories.
• Track record of launching products end-to-end in a growing consumer food environment.
• Experience of managing co-manufacturers and working with cross-functional teams.

Skills/Key Competencies

• Strong understanding of food formulation, processing, and quality standards.
• Commercial acumen with an ability to drive margins and P&L metrics.
• Vendor negotiation and vendor development skills.
• Strong analytical and category planning capabilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial setup.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

An opportunity to lead end-to-end New Product Development (NPD) for Food products - Namkeen and Frozen Food categories. This role involves building the category strategy, developing new products, managing third-party manufacturing, and driving category performance across multiple channels.