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Product Development Executive (Mandarin Speaker, based in Penang)

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This job is for a Product Development Executive at Teemi, where you'll create cool ergonomic school bags. You might like this job because you’ll bring new ideas to life and work directly with suppliers to make kids’ lives better!

RM 2600 - RM 3300

352, Jalan Batu Maung, Pekan Baru Batu Maung, 11960 Penang., Penang

Job Description

Teemi is a fast-growing Malaysian brand focused on ergonomic school bags that improve children’s well-being. As we expand into offline retail and strengthen our product pipeline, we are looking for someone who can take ownership of product execution and bring structure to innovation.

If you enjoy turning ideas into real, well-built products — this role is for you.

 

Responsibility

1..Product Development Execution

  • Translate product ideas into structured briefs
  • Coordinate materials, colors, structure, and features
  • Manage sampling rounds and improvement feedback
  • Ensure practicality, durability, and cost alignment

2. Vendor & Sample Coordination

  • Liaise directly with factories and material suppliers
  • Follow up on sampling timelines and costing
  • Maintain clear documentation of development progress
  • Escalate critical quality or timeline issues when necessary

3. Market & Product Research

  • Conduct basic market and competitor analysis
  • Gather and summarize customer feedback
  • Turn insights into actionable product improvements

4. Quality & Continuous Improvement

  • Assist in defining QC standards per product
  • Monitor defect trends and propose corrective actions
  • Work closely with warehouse and customer service to close feedback loops

5. After-Sales Product Insights

  • Categorize repair and return reasons
  • Identify recurring design or material issues
  • Recommend product enhancements

Job Requirements

Requirements

  • Plus point: 2–4 years experience in product development, sourcing, QC, or related field (bags/apparel/kids products preferred)
  • Strong attention to detail and follow-up skills
  • Comfortable coordinating with factories and suppliers
  • Structured thinker with good documentation habits
  • Proficient in Excel / Google Sheets
  • Fresh graduate is encouraged to apply

Language Requirement (Mandatory)

  • Able to communicate effectively in both Mandarin and English (written and spoken)
  • Confident in handling vendor communication, documentation, and internal coordination in both languages

This role requires frequent communication with suppliers and cross-functional team members.


Skills

New Product Development
Product Management
Product Design
Product Quality (QA/QC)
Quality Control
Cost Management
Cost Estimation
Mandarin Chinese
Supply Chain Management
Sample Management

Company Benefits

Medical Insurance

Your health matters to us. We provide medical insurance coverage to help safeguard our team members against unexpected medical expenses.

Annual Trip

Our team enjoys an annual company trip as a way to relax, bond, and celebrate achievements together.

Performance Bonus

Performance bonuses are provided to recognize dedication, strong results, and meaningful contributions to the team and company goals.

Career progressions

In our fast pace working environment, we acknowledge your hard work and support by providing career path for your future.

Impactful Contribution

YOU are an integral part of our success! The impact you make goes beyond just the business but to the communities we reach out to everyday.

Team Building

We organise various activities every month either outdoor or indoor to create develop a closer relationship among team members.


Additional Info

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Experience Level

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Career Level

Junior Executive

Job Specialisation


Company Profile

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Teemi Sdn Bhd

Teemi is a Malaysian brand dedicated to improving the well-being of school children through ergonomic school bags and thoughtful product design. The brand was founded after recognizing a common problem faced by many students — carrying excessively heavy school bags every day. As parents and educators became increasingly concerned about children’s posture, comfort, and physical development, Teemi set out to design...