SD Guthrie Berhad Hiring! Full Time Senior Executive, Product Development in Selangor - Ricebowl

About Us

SD Guthrie Berhad (SD Guthrie) is one of the world’s leading producers of Certified Sustainable Palm Oil (CSPO), representing approximately 12% of the global market share (as of 31 December 2022). With over 84,000 employees across 12 countries, we pride ourselves on innovation, sustainability, and excellence. Our operations span the entire palm oil value chain, and we are expanding into new business verticals such as green industrial parks and renewable energy. We offer enriching career opportunities supported by cutting-edge technology and a commitment to sustainability. We are the world’s first palm oil company to have our net-zero GHG emissions reduction targets approved by the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi).

Join us today, as we continue to Unlock Nature's Superpowers!

Location: SD Guthrie Technology Centre Sdn Bhd, Carey Island, Selangor

Business Unit: Innovation & Technology

Your Mission

• Provide technical expertise and application support to customers, distributors, and commercial teams across Southeast Asia, Greater China, and local markets. Support customer projects, product testing, technical communication, plant trials, and customer engagement activities to drive business growth and strengthen customer relationships.
• Lead product development and application projects involving fat and oils solutions for food applications. Conduct blending trials, pilot trials, and industrial validations to develop innovative products that meet customer requirements, market trends, and business objectives.
• Manage customer development projects from opportunity identification through commercialization, working closely with customers, Commercial, Refinery, and R&D teams to deliver fit-for-purpose solutions that support customer growth and business expansion.
• Organize and participate in customer engagement activities, industry exhibitions, technical seminars, training programs, product showcases, and co-creation workshops. Collaborate closely with Commercial, Marketing, and Business Development teams to promote SD Guthrie's product portfolio, identify new business opportunities, generate leads, and strengthen customer partnerships.
• Prepare and maintain technical reports, product specifications, technical data sheets, application guides, and other relevant documentation. Ensure products comply with regulatory requirements and customer specifications within the assigned markets.
• Work collaboratively with internal technical teams and cross-functional stakeholders, including Commercial, Marketing, Quality, and Refinery to ensure the successful development, validation, commercialization, and implementation of customer-focused solutions.

Technical

• Bakery/confectionery/frying/dairy knowledge
• Fundamental of Oils & Fats

Ideal Candidates

• Bachelor's Degree in Food Technology, Food Science, Food Engineering, Nutrition, or a related discipline.
• 3-5 years of experience in food product development, technical service, food applications, customer solutions, or related technical roles within the food industry
• Experience in customer-facing technical support, project management, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Experience in oils & fats, bakery, confectionery, dairy, foodservice, or related food applications is preferred.

Why Join Us?

• Flexible Benefits Coverage
• Learning on Demand
• Employee Wellness Programme
• Employee Engagement Activities
• Fully Subsidised Sports Clubs
• Education Assistance (terms & conditions apply)
• and many more...