Product Development Executive (Mandarin Speaker, Based In Penang)

Requirements

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.

• 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

• 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.

Responsibility

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

• 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

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

• 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

• Categorize repair and return reasons
• Identify recurring design or material issues
• Recommend product enhancements
• Annual Leave
• Medical Insurance
• EPF
• SOCSO
• EIS
• Company Trip
• Performance Bonus