INABA FOODS (USA), INC. ยท 2 months ago
Product Development Coordinator/Admin
Torrance, CA, Torrance, CA, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$23/hr - $27/hr
3+ years expInaba Foods is a company focused on product development in the food industry, and they are seeking a detail-oriented Product Development Administrator to support the Product Development Manager. The role involves managing day-to-day tasks related to new product initiatives, including market research, labeling review, and cross-functional communication.
Food ProcessingManufacturingPetSupply Chain Management
Responsibilities
Assist in brainstorming and evaluating new product concepts and naming ideas to align with market trends and brand positioning
Conduct market research and competitive analysis to support new product development and innovation strategy
Prepare and summarize market research reports to guide decision-making
Coordinate and perform detailed reviews of product labels for all new items, ensuring compliance with:
AAFC (Association of American Feed Control Officials) standards
Grammar, spelling, and typo corrections
Internal branding and messaging consistency
Liaise with consulting companies for regulatory, labeling, or product development support
Communicate with local designers to develop temporary or sample packaging for internal review, presentations, and market testing
Organize and track project milestones, documents, and timelines to help keep the Product Development Manager on schedule and informed
Support cross-functional communication between internal teams and external partners as needed
Other administrative duties as assigned
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
3 years of experience in product development, marketing, or project coordination
Detail-oriented with strong proofreading and organizational skills
Excellent written and verbal communication
Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Comfortable working with external vendors, consultants, and designers
Self-motivated, collaborative, and able to take initiative
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Food Science, or a related field preferred
Bilingual English/Japanese preferred
Experience working with or knowledge of AAFCO labeling standards is a plus
Company
INABA FOODS (USA), INC.
INABA is deeply rooted in a family tradition of excellence that has continued for generations. In 1805, Mr.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
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Yoshizo Inaba
Founder
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