21 Technology Innovation jobs in Kuwait

• Formulation of ingredient/process recipes and product-related procedures.
• Building relation with suppliers to explore new ingredients and technologies for new products and ingredient matching purposes.
• Preparation and update technical specifications and product declarations.
• Follow up on matters relating to recipe, procedures, equipment, and quality on new products after commercial trials.
• Conduct laboratory scale trials and supervise pilot plant trials.
• Updating records of planning and status reports of activities.
• Taking lead role in troubleshooting exercises.
• Developing new product concepts and prototypes.
• Conducting product testing and evaluation.
• Ensuring that new products meet KDD`s quality standards.
• Complying with all relevant regulations.
  
  

• Education: Bachelor's degree in relevant field of Food / Dairy Technology.
• Work Experience: Minimum required experience of 7 years of experience in the field of food innovation/development.
  
  

• Strong project management skills to oversee the development of new products from concept to launch
• Knowledge of quality standards and regulatory requirements
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Capability to evaluate product performance and testing results
• Ability to prepare and update technical specifications and product declarations
• Experience in exploring new ingredients and technologies
• Ability to develop new product concepts and prototypes
• Creativity in improving and re-engineering existing products
• Keen attention to detail in every aspect of product development
• Ensuring accuracy and compliance in all documentation and processes
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams including R&D, marketing, and production
• Understanding of relevant regulations and standards in the food industry

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• Formulation of ingredient/process recipes and product-related procedures.
• Building relations with suppliers to explore new ingredients and technologies for new products and ingredient matching purposes.
• Preparation and update of technical specifications and product declarations.
• Follow-up on matters relating to recipes, procedures, equipment, and quality on new products after commercial trials.
• Conduct laboratory scale trials and supervise pilot plant trials.
• Updating records of planning and status reports of activities.
• Leading troubleshooting exercises.
• Developing new product concepts and prototypes.
• Conducting product testing and evaluation.
• Ensuring that new products meet KDD's quality standards.
• Complying with all relevant regulations.

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Food / Dairy Technology or a related field.
• Work Experience: Minimum of 7 years in food innovation/development.

• Strong project management skills for overseeing product development from concept to launch.
• Knowledge of quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Capability to evaluate product performance and testing results.
• Experience in exploring new ingredients and technologies.
• Ability to develop new product concepts and prototypes.
• Creativity in improving and re-engineering existing products.
• Keen attention to detail in all aspects of product development.
• Ensuring accuracy and compliance in documentation and processes.
• Effective collaboration with R&D, marketing, and production teams.
• Understanding of industry regulations and standards.

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level.
• Employment type: Full-time.
• Job function: Product Management and Marketing.
• Industry: Dairy Product Manufacturing.

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About the job: Commercial Product Development Manager

Our client in the FMCG industry is seeking a talented Commercial Product Development Manager to join their team in Kuwait . The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in commercial product development, focusing on successful product launches and managing third-party manufacturing partnerships. This position offers the opportunity to lead innovative product initiatives and contribute to the strategic growth of the brand in a competitive market.

Responsibilities:

1. Commercial Product Development
   • Identify white spaces and growth opportunities for commercial products aligned with strategic goals.
   • Prepare and present Commercial Product Feasibility Forms capturing concept rationale, preliminary costings, and market potential.
   • Work closely with external manufacturers to develop, test, and finalize products for launch.
   • Collaborate with R&D, Quality, Supply Chain, Sales, and Marketing teams to ensure alignment across all functions.
2. Vendor Engagement & Management
   • Identify and assess suitable co-manufacturers or private label vendors.
   • Lead negotiations and ensure clarity on quality standards, IP rights, MOQ, lead times, and SLAs.
   • Monitor vendor performance, ensuring reliability, innovation, and compliance.
3. Internal Collaboration & Project Coordination
   • Act as project manager for all commercial product initiatives, using tools such as MS Project.
   • Lead periodic reviews with cross-functional stakeholders to track development, timelines, and decision gates.
   • Coordinate closely with Finance, Legal, and Procurement on contracts, IP, and landed cost calculations.
4. Marketing Integration
   • Translate consumer insights into viable commercial product ideas.
   • Collaborate with Brand and Trade Marketing teams to position and support the product effectively in the market.
   • Support packaging development, storytelling, and claim substantiation efforts for new products.
5. Logistics & Cost Optimization

• Work with the Supply Chain team to map logistics scenarios, including cost-to-land models, shelf-life implications, and warehousing needs.
• Explore and recommend optimal sourcing geographies or vendor clusters to reduce lead time and logistics risk.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Food Technology, or Supply Chain; MBA preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in commercial product development in the FMCG/Food industry, ideally with experience in co-manufacturing or private label management.
• Demonstrable experience in launching successful products through third-party partnerships.
• Deep understanding of the commercial product lifecycle.
• Strong vendor management and negotiation skills.
• Working knowledge of intellectual property rights and product ownership clauses.
• Familiarity with cost modeling, including landed cost components.
• Project management expertise with the use of modern collaboration tools.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to bridge Marketing, R&D, and Supply Chain.
• Consumer-focused with a strategic mindset and marketing flair.

Job Title: Commercial Product Development Manager

Education: Bachelor of Business Administration (Management) or related field. MBA preferred.

Nationality: Any

Vacancy: 1

Summary: To identify, evaluate, and lead the development and launch of commercially sourced food and beverage products under the KDD brand, collaborating with third-party manufacturers. The role aims to expand KDD's market presence and revenue by increasing volume through external manufacturing channels.

1. Commercial Product Development:
   • Identify market gaps and growth opportunities aligned with KDD's strategic goals.
   • Prepare and present feasibility studies including concept rationale, costs, and market potential.
   • Coordinate with external manufacturers for product development, testing, and launch.
   • Collaborate with R&D, Quality, Supply Chain, Sales, and Marketing teams to ensure alignment.
   • Assess and select co-manufacturers or private label vendors.
   • Negotiate quality standards, IP rights, MOQs, lead times, and SLAs.
   • Monitor vendor performance for reliability and compliance.
2. Internal Collaboration & Project Coordination:
   • Act as project manager for product initiatives using tools like MS Project.
   • Lead review meetings with stakeholders to track progress.
   • Coordinate with Finance, Legal, and Procurement teams on contracts and costs.
3. Marketing Integration:
   • Translate consumer insights into product ideas.
   • Work with marketing teams to position and support products.
   • Assist in packaging, storytelling, and claims substantiation.
4. Logistics & Cost Optimization:
   • Collaborate with Supply Chain to optimize logistics and costs.
   • Explore sourcing options to reduce lead times and risks.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Food Technology, or Supply Chain; MBA preferred.
• At least 8 years of experience in FMCG/Food product development, with experience in co-manufacturing or private label management.
• Proven success in launching products through third-party partnerships.
• Fluency in Arabic and English.

• Understanding of the product lifecycle.
• Vendor management and negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of intellectual property rights.
• Cost modeling expertise.
• Project management skills with collaboration tools.

• FMCG
• Foods
• Beverages

• Product Development
• Product Management

• Commercial Product Development Manager

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Job Summary

To identify, evaluate, and drive the successful development and launch of commercially sourced food and beverage products under the KDD brand, working with third-party manufacturers. The role supports the strategic goal of expanding KDD's market presence and revenue through incremental volume that bypasses in-house manufacturing constraints.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Identify white spaces and growth opportunities for commercial products aligned with KDD's strategic goals
• Prepare and present Commercial Product Feasibility Forms capturing concept rationale, preliminary costing, and market potential
• Work closely with external manufacturers to develop, test, and finalize products for launch
• Collaborate with the R&D, Quality, Supply Chain, Sales, and Marketing teams to ensure alignment across all functions
  
  
• Identify and assess suitable co-manufacturers or private label vendors
• Lead negotiations and ensure clarity on quality standards, IP rights, MOQ, lead times, and SLAs
• Monitor vendor performance, ensuring reliability, innovation, and compliance
  
  

• Identify white spaces and growth opportunities for commercial products aligned with KDD's strategic goals
• Prepare and present Commercial Product Feasibility Forms capturing concept rationale, preliminary costing, and market potential
• Work closely with external manufacturers to develop, test, and finalize products for launch
• Collaborate with the R&D, Quality, Supply Chain, Sales, and Marketing teams to ensure alignment across all functions
  
  

• Identify and assess suitable co-manufacturers or private label vendors
• Lead negotiations and ensure clarity on quality standards, IP rights, MOQ, lead times, and SLAs
• Monitor vendor performance, ensuring reliability, innovation, and compliance
  
  

• Act as project manager for all commercial product initiatives, using tools such as MS Project
• Lead periodic reviews with cross-functional stakeholders to track development, timelines, and decision gates
• Coordinate closely with Finance, Legal, and Procurement on contracts, IP, and landed cost calculations
  
  

• Translate consumer insights into viable commercial product ideas
• Collaborate with Brand and Trade Marketing teams to position and support the product effectively in the market
• Support packaging development, storytelling, and claim substantiation efforts for the new products
  
  

• Work with the Supply Chain team to map logistics scenarios, including cost-to-land models, shelf-life implications, and warehousing needs
• Explore and recommend optimal sourcing geographies or vendor clusters to reduce lead time and logistics risk
  
  

• Bachelor's degree in business, Marketing, Food Technology, or Supply Chain. MBA preferred
• Minimum 8 years' experience in commercial product development in the FMCG/Food industry, ideally with experience in co-manufacturing or private label management
• Demonstrable experience in launching successful products through third-party partnership
• Fluency in Arabic and English is a must.
  
  

• Deep understanding of the commercial product lifecycle
• Strong vendor management and negotiation skills
• Working knowledge of intellectual property rights and product ownership clauses
• Familiarity with cost modeling including landed cost components
• Project management expertise with use of modern collaboration tools

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Product Management and Marketing
• Industries Dairy Product Manufacturing

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