The first Woolworths store opened its doors to the public in Cape Town in October 1931. And it was founder Max Sonnenberg who captured the public’s imagination with dynamic store policies that set Woolworths apart from its competitors.
Three years later, a second branch opened in Durban, with another two in Port Elizabeth and Johannesburg a year later. And...
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A Creative with high standards of quality, and high attention to detail… does this describe you? This great opportunity could be your next… As a Product Developer in a world-class food retailer, you will execute our customer-centric product strategy. Your key focus will be to develop and deliver innovative commercially viable product solutions that are anchored in quality and sustainability that will influence the way our nation eats. You will guide and motivate teams and key stakeholders, to collaboratively deliver a customer-centric product strategy.
Job description
Integrate and implement product strategy into development plans for the relevant department(s):
Understand the retail competitor market & customer need states to meet and exceed expectations.
Apply customer & trends insights into product development briefs for suppliers.
Drive and maintain a world-class sustainable product and packaging standard and framework:
Integrate with Central Quality & Suppliers to conduct and analyse comparative and directional benchmarking and translate outcomes into product plans where applicable.
Display a clear understanding of the science (cooking, cooking processes, growing programs, aesthetics, sensorial elements, safety aspects) of the relevant category, while keeping abreast and implementing new advancements where relevant.
Inspire and influence the product teams and key stakeholders to deliver industry leadership positions:
Collaboratively and inclusively integrate with key stakeholders in achieving key product development milestones, ensuring a commercial and sustainability lens is considered at all times.
Timeously achieve milestones by consistently encouraging and aligning quality outputs
Amplify and embody an environment of creativity, growth, knowledge and empowerment:
Demonstrate a strong work ethic and commitment to quality, setting a high standard for the team to follow.
Understand and actively share culinary and technical product knowledge with suppliers, matrix, and PD teams.
Drive, integrate, and own product development processes and supporting systems:
Ensure alignment and integration with the Packaging Support Specialist to ensure packaging is considered throughout the development process.
Demonstrate a clear understanding of how delicious products are developed from conceptualisation to post-launch on shelf, including production processes within our supplier base.
Minimum requirements
Relevant Degree/ Diploma/ Qualification in Food and Consumer Science, Chef, or Food Technology/ Science.
5 years' experience in the food industry or relevant industry experience.
Minimum 3-years' experience in Food product development, Retail, FMCG brand management or hospitality essential.
Experience of working cross functionally or within a matrix organization.
Courses & experience within the field of brand management, product ranging, and development.
Demonstrate strategic intent and holistic approach.
Commercial Acumen.
Strong collaboration and communication skills
Customer Centric
Project Management skills
Confident and Passionate Ambassador
Product Expertise in Chilled & Ambient Cakes & Desserts
Innovation Focused approach and keen awareness of evolving Market Trends
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