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Orkla ASA, based in Oslo, Norway, is a powerhouse in industrial investment, focusing on brands and consumer-centric businesses since its inception in 1904. Navigating diverse market landscapes, Orkla manages a broad portfolio spanning branded consumer goods, aluminium solutions, and financial investments. The company oversees 11 portfolio companies, employs over 20,000 people, and boasts an operating revenue of $5.43 billion, demonstrating a steadfast commitment to sustainable value creation.

Orkla India's success story is intricately linked to its ability to cultivate deep consumer connections with its flagship brands, MTR Foods and Eastern Condiments. These brands have transcended mere products, becoming household names synonymous with tradition, taste, and trust in Indian kitchens. MTR and Eastern Condiments are not just market leaders in their respective categories (ready-to-eat meals and spices), but also enjoy a special place in consumers' hearts.

Beyond Borders: Export Success Fuelled by Brand Love

A significant portion of Orkla India's sales come from exports. MTR and Eastern condiments resonate with the Indian diaspora and those seeking a taste of authentic Indian flavours. The "love" for these brands transcends geographical boundaries, making them successful exports.

Orkla India, in its endeavour to expand and fortify its portfolio in the Indian markets is consistently exploring opportunities for potential acquisitions. The evolution of Orkla in the Indian market has just begun, promising growth, diversification, and a stronger market presence.

We are committed to creating a work environment where every team member feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their best. At Orkla India we strive to be #AHomeToGrow which embodies our commitment to creating a nurturing and growth-oriented environment for our employees.

Through #AHomeToGrow, Orkla India reinforces its dedication to being more than just a workplace. We are a community that supports the holistic growth and well-being of our employees, making Orkla India a truly great place to work.

🖈 A Product Development Executive in FMCG is responsible for conceptualizing, developing, and launching consumer products that meet evolving market demands. The role emphasizes speed, innovation, and cost efficiency, ensuring products are competitive in highly dynamic categories such as food, beverages, personal care, and household goods.

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  Pursuing basic research of the products in the assigned category.
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  Research on Key ingredients, additives & etc for alternative Recipe creation.
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  Understanding the Cultural Ecology of Authentic food and the dynamics of the notion of Authenticity with respect to the new breed of Orkla Indiaconsumers.
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  Assist in developing Nutritional panel and key information on BOP and monitor the same based on Regulatory requirements & support Marketing.
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  The role emphasizes speed, innovation, and cost efficiency, ensuring products are competitive in highly dynamic categories such as food, beverages, personal care, and household goods.
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  Responsibilities include developing a Basic Research platform within the R&D Centre to input the Product development team.
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  Provide technical support to QA/QC and production departments as required.
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  Responsible for Safety & hygiene in Research & Development Lab.
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  Responsible and Instrumental for carrying out fieldwork in the living communities/consumer groups, observing activities of food eating/buying, recording fieldnotes and observations, participating in activities during observations of various forms of ethnographic interviewing.
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  Key member of Cross Functional teams and collaborate effectively to execute projects within timelines.
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  Conduct personal interviews of consumers and various sessions of focus group interviews with consumers to study and identify various characteristics of authenticity: (1) originality, (2) quality commitment and credibility, (3) heritage and style persistence, (4) scarceness, (5) sacredness, and (6) purity, etc.
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  Closely work with Marketing Team and discuss the insights and feedback, while effectively linking internal innovations that matter in making a difference to the business.
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  Building/Filing Patents for Orkla India based on knowledge on traditional cuisines and building an In-house Repository.
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  Set-up and perform sensory analysis of test products and finished products.
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  Conduct benchmarking study w.r.t. competition for assigned category.
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  Perform or develop applicable analytical procedures to product prototypes, on-going experimental designs, as well as, scale-up finished products.
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  Provide Technical Support in building of new RM specifications to reduce costs.
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  Participate and promote continuous improvement activities.
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  Effectively communicate across functions on projects and products as required.

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  Hands-on plant trial work and preparation.
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  Collect, compile and organize database on NPDs.