Product Assistant - #84537

Pilmico Foods Corporation is the integrated agribusiness and food company of Aboitiz Equity Ventures Inc. (AEV). Composed of four divisions: Flour, Feeds & Animal Health, Farms, and Trading, we are well positioned at the beginning of the value chain. True to our brand promise​ of being​ Partners for Growth, we nurture our business and communities by providing business solutions and building partnerships for growth.

We operate ​​in the Philippines nationwide ​and have a growing international presence in the following ASEAN countries: Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar and Hong Kong.

Investing in talent and upholding Aboitiz ​values of Integrity, Teamwork, Innovation, and Responsibility are key drivers to sustaining the growth of our business.

Here at Pilmico, we value each talent for the unique contribution they bring to the organization. We recognize that today’s global workforce is made up of diverse individuals with different skills, abilities and aspirations that enable them to achieve superior results; as such, we select our partners based on these attributes that are not typically found in someone’s resume.

We are advocates of self-development and believe that people’s success lies in their passion to learn something new and different every day. This is why our hiring philosophy is to open up and give equal opportunity to any talent regardless of where they are today in pursuit of education.

Product Assistant provides support to the Product Supervisor and Product Development Manager in managing the existing products and expanding the portfolio. Responsibilities include conducting market research and analyzing trends, gathering feedback, identifying product opportunities and/or enhancements, facilitating training sessions and organizing product launches.

PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT:

1. Conducts desktop and field research to evaluate market and competitive landscape.
2. Initiates and monitors feeding trials to generate complete and accurate data.
3. Oversees product registration, packaging development and marketing collateral creations to ensure completion within timeline.
4. Coordinates with the Sales, Brand & Communications and Marketing teams to conceptualize communication materials and organize product launches and related events.

PRODUCT MANAGEMENT:

1. Presents product portfolio to stakeholders to introduce product or refresh knowledge.
2. Analyzes feeds sales volume and studies factors affecting the trend to propose appropriate action plans.
3. Documents relevant information, data, figures and updates relevant to the industry to update overall strategies.
4. Coordinates with the NITRQ team to address product-related concerns.
5. Coordinates with the technical working group to execute assigned projects and programs.

OTHER TASKS:

1. Participates in all company initiatives and programs as well as provide support whenever necessary.
2. Ensures compliance to food safety, good housekeeping and quality management system based on standards of 5S, GMP, HACCP and ISO.
3. Performs other work-related tasks as may be assigned by the immediate superior.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Business Administration, Economics or other related courses.

Experience:

• One year work experience in areas of product development, project management or market research.

Licenses:

• None required.