
R&D & Costing Specialist
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1. Develop and reformulate food/beverage products to improve taste, quality, shelf-life, and cost-effectiveness. 2. Conduct trials for new ingredients, packaging, and processing methods. 3. Ensure compliance with food safety standards (FSSC, HACCP, GMP) and labeling regulations. 4. Collaborate with chefs, food technologists, and suppliers to test and scale new recipes. 5. Analyze competitor products and market trends to identify innovation opportunities. 6. Perform ingredient costing, manufacturing process analysis, and overhead allocation for new/existing products. 7. Identify cost-saving opportunities (e.g., alternative ingredients, process optimization, waste reduction). 8. Work with procurement to evaluate supplier pricing and negotiate contracts. 9. Develop cost models and margin analysis to support pricing decisions. 10. Track and report on cost variances vs. budget. 11. Partner with production, quality assurance (QA), and supply chain to ensure feasible and cost-efficient R&D projects. 12. Support regulatory compliance (nutritional labeling, allergen management). 13. Assist in new product launches by providing cost data and scalability assessments. 14. Deep knowledge & skillful in China food & beverage products