NPD Specialist

Role: NPD Specialist

Location Gurugram

Key Responsibilities

1. Product Development & Innovation

 Develop and launch new bakery products including breads, cakes, pastries, cookies, desserts, and

viennoiserie.

 Create innovative recipes aligned with evolving market trends and customer preferences.

 Enhance existing products to improve taste, texture, shelf life, and cost efficiency.

 Benchmark products against competitors to ensure best-in-class quality and differentiation.

2. Quality, Compliance & Food Safety

 Ensure adherence to food safety standards, HACCP guidelines, and regulatory requirements.

 Maintain product consistency, shelf-life stability, and defined quality benchmarks.

 Collaborate closely with the Quality Assurance (QA) team for product testing, validation, and approvals.

Key Skills & Competencies

 Strong knowledge of bakery science and ingredient functionality.

 Expertise in fermentation processes, dough behavior, and baking techniques.

 Creativity in flavor development, product innovation, and presentation.

 Understanding of large-scale/commercial bakery production processes.

 Knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and compliance standards.

 Strong problem-solving, analytical, and project management skills.

Qualifications

 Diploma/Degree in Bakery & Pastry Arts, Culinary Arts, or Food Technology.

Experience

 5–8 years of relevant experience in bakery product development or R&D.

 Prior experience in a commercial bakery or food manufacturing setup is preferred.