Senior Manager, Product Innovation (Confectionery)

Argyll Scott Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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A global confectionery powerhouse and seeking a highly strategic and experienced Senior Manager to drive its innovation roadmap. This is a crucial middle-to-senior leadership role, requiring a driven individual with deep technical expertise, exceptional business acumen, and a proven track record in the confectionery sector. You will be responsible for defining the future of our product portfolio in the high-growth Asian market.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of innovative product solutions from concept to launch, including formulation, technical feasibility studies, pilot trials, and scale-up (70-100 projects annually).
• Co‑lead the end‑to‑end innovation process, starting from ideation. You will partner strongly with the Marketing team to establish the company's innovation roadmap and Future Portfolio.
• Drive value leadership and profitability by implementing strategic cost‑saving initiatives through recipe optimization.
• Provide technical business leadership for product development and innovation, and help establish the future R&D pilot plan for the region.
• Exhibit strong influencing skills to manage key business stakeholders, including the General Manager and leadership team.

Required Qualifications & Experience

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