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Introduction

• A dynamic team player is required to join our Foods Department, in order to provide the competitive edge through the delivery of quality, safety, availability and innovation sustainably.

Job description

• Brand integrity, quality and product safety
• Quality monitoring and reporting
• Deliver to departmental operating plan and implement technical and science aspects thereof
• Ensuring legal compliance of all our products with due diligence in place
• Packaging development, with respect to legislation, functionality, business objectives and shelf life
• Supplier management and ensure suppliers provide high quality, safe products consistently and according to Woolworths’ standards
• Educate, inform and share knowledge / information with team members, suppliers and the organisation appropriately
• Build customer trust by ensuring foods safety, quality and consistency of products, and preventing re-occurrence of non-compliance
• Developing and managing the new product development process for leading edge, innovative and high-quality products
• Effective engagement across foods as well as cross functional collaboration

Minimum requirements

• BSc Food science / BTech Food technology / BSc Biotechnology degree with minimum 3-5 years’ experience
• Understanding of high/low risk processing including baking
• Knowledge of technical processes and principles (including HACCP, GMP, Supply Chain)
• Proven track record of relevant industry experience / knowledge across a wide range of product
• Technical product knowledge (including characteristics, raw material sourcing / manufacturing processes and quality / safety parameters)
• Knowledge of packaging functionality and application
• Ability to multitask and be agile
• Ability to identify problems and implement effective solutions in collaborations with supplier base
• Team player with ability to work effectively with a diverse group of people
• Outstanding and effective communication skills
• Quality / high standard mindset
• Innovation / continuous improvement mindset
• Apply food legislation requirements in the category
• Ability to work effectively and productively in a fast-paced, pressurised environment
• Developed sensory skills
• Business acumen, judgement and problem-solving ability
• Strategic development and planning skills
• Project Management Skills
• Networking and influencing skills
• Assertive communication and conflict handling skills
• Pro-active, innovative and entrepreneurial
• Ability to work productively in a stressful environment
• Flexible with ability and willingness to travel
• Valid driving licence essential

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Introduction

• We are looking for a detail-oriented and organised Buyer’s Assistant to support our Buying team with product administration, sample management and preparation for key reviews and trade meetings. This role requires strong coordination, attention to detail and the ability to collaborate across multiple teams.

Job description
Administration & System Management

• Maintain and update PLM with accurate product data (e.g. images, colourways, packaging).
• Integrate items from PLM to RMS and notify Sourcing Specialist or SPA.
• Upload product photography and detail for approved bodies in PLM.
• Create and complete select sets for in-store shoots; update based on weekly Quad meeting feedback.
• Liaise with E-comm, Marketing, and Selling teams regarding product lates, earlies, and substitutions.
• Prepare price change documentation for approval and update cost/selling prices in RMS.
• Assist with weekly trade preparation and share item reports.
• Coordinate store visits, model stores, and roadshow communication.
• Support in-store processes by preparing sample rails in line with assortment plans.

Review Preparation

• Work with the Sourcing & Production Assistant to ensure samples are available for reviews.
• Prepare flow boards and presentation boards for Buying and Design teams.
• Set up review rooms (tidy layout, labels by month/store grade, and assist with review gridding and minute-taking).

Sample Management

• Organise and track samples from lab dips to production.
• Collaborate with TPD, Buying, and Sourcing on approvals for lab dips/strike-offs and sign-offs.
• Ensure sample availability for fit reviews and marketing deadlines.
• Coordinate samples with Online, Marketing, and Visual Merchandising teams.
• Manage sample rails to reflect product development stages.
• Prepare samples for trade, shoots, post-seasonal reviews, and the sample shop.
• Use production status, supplier updates, and trade feedback to inform product planning.

Minimum requirements

• Relevant tertiary qualification.
• Minimum 2 years of admin experience in a retail/clothing environment.
• Experience in a similar buying support role is advantageous.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (intermediate level).
• Knowledge of PLM and RMS systems is an advantage.
• Strong understanding of retail procurement and product lifecycle processes.
• Familiar with sample management from lab dips to final production.
• Awareness of product review preparation and presentation techniques.
• Knowledge of creating and completing select sets for instore shoots and product solutions based on instructions.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills for stakeholder engagement.

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Introduction

• A dynamic team player is required to join our Foods team, to provide the competitive edge through the delivery of quality, safety, sustainability and innovation sustainably.

Job description

• Brand integrity, quality and product safety
• Provide input into strategies and implement technical and science aspects thereof
• Leading a team in landing quality, food safety and sustainability objectives and meeting departmental operating plan
• Ensuring legal compliance of all our products with due diligence in place
• Packaging development, with respect to legislation, functionality, business objectives and shelf life
• Ensure suppliers provide high quality products consistently and according to Woolworths’ standards
• Educate, inform and share knowledge / information with team members, suppliers and the organisation appropriately
• Build customer trust by ensuring foods safety, quality and consistency of products, and preventing re-occurrence of non-compliance
• Managing the new development process for leading edge, innovative and high-quality products
• Effective Stakeholder engagement across the business as well as cross functional collaboration

Minimum requirements

• BSc Food science / BTech Food technology / BSc Biotechnology degree with minimum 8-10 years’ experience
• Strategic thinking with a track record of implemented projects
• Knowledge of relevant legal standards (legislation) and technical processes and principles (including HACCP, GMP, Supply Chain, Raw materials)
• Proven track record of relevant experience with and knowledge off a wide range of products
• In-depth high-risk and bakery experience and knowledge – prepared meals manufacturing is an advantage
• High level understanding of scientific principles as well as practical application of best manufacturing practices
• Technical product knowledge (including legal, characteristics, raw material sourcing / manufacturing processes and quality / safety parameters)
• Knowledge of packaging functionality and application
• Understanding of sustainability
• Outstanding and effective communication skills and conflict handling ability
• Team player with ability to work effectively with a diverse group of people
• Ability to identify problems and implement effective solutions in collaborations with team members and supplier base
• Quality / high standard mind-set
• Innovation / continuous improvement mind-set
• Ability to work effectively and productively in a fast-paced, pressurised environment
• Business acumen, judgement and problem-solving ability
• Strategic development and planning skills
• Project Management Skills
• Networking and influencing skills
• Flexible with ability and willingness to travel
• People management skills

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Introduction

• 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.
• Develop and upskill your product sensory acuity.
• 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
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members, helping them grow professionally.
• 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.
• Self-motivated and curious to upskill and refine product and culinary knowledge.
• 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.
• Ability to create and manage critical paths collaboratively with all relevant stakeholders.

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
• Product Expertise in Bakery, Patisserie, and Viennoiserie
• 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
• Innovation Focused approach and keen awareness of evolving Market Trends
• Retail & Related Industry Knowledge
• Data Intelligence skills
• Flexible with ability and willingness to travel

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Introduction

• A dynamic team player is required to join our Foods Department, in order to provide the competitive edge through the delivery of quality, safety, availability and innovation sustainably.

Job description

• Brand integrity, quality and product safety
• Quality monitoring and reporting
• Deliver to departmental operating plan and implement technical and science aspects thereof
• Ensuring legal compliance of all our products with due diligence in place
• Packaging development, with respect to legislation, functionality, business objectives and shelf life
• Supplier management and ensure suppliers provide high quality, safe products consistently and according to Woolworths’ standards
• Educate, inform and share knowledge / information with team members, suppliers and the organisation appropriately
• Build customer trust by ensuring foods safety, quality and consistency of products, and preventing re-occurrence of non-compliance
• Developing and managing the new product development process for leading edge, innovative and high-quality products
• Effective engagement across foods as well as cross functional collaboration

Minimum requirements

• BSc Food science / BTech Food technology / BSc Biotechnology degree with minimum 3-5 years’ experience
• Understanding of high/low risk processing including baking
• Knowledge of technical processes and principles (including HACCP, GMP, Supply Chain)
• Proven track record of relevant industry experience / knowledge across a wide range of product
• Technical product knowledge (including characteristics, raw material sourcing / manufacturing processes and quality / safety parameters)
• Knowledge of packaging functionality and application
• Ability to multitask and be agile
• Ability to identify problems and implement effective solutions in collaborations with supplier base
• Team player with ability to work effectively with a diverse group of people
• Outstanding and effective communication skills
• Quality / high standard mindset
• Innovation / continuous improvement mindset
• Apply food legislation requirements in the category
• Ability to work effectively and productively in a fast-paced, pressurised environment
• Developed sensory skills
• Business acumen, judgement and problem-solving ability
• Strategic development and planning skills
• Project Management Skills
• Networking and influencing skills
• Assertive communication and conflict handling skills
• Pro-active, innovative and entrepreneurial
• Flexible with ability and willingness to travel
• Ability to work productively in a stressful environment

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Introduction

• A dynamic team player is required to join our Foods Department, in order to provide the competitive edge through the delivery of quality, safety, availability and innovation sustainably.

Job description

• Brand integrity, quality and product safety
• Quality monitoring and reporting
• Deliver to departmental operating plan and implement technical and science aspects thereof
• Ensuring legal compliance of all our products with due diligence in place
• Packaging development, with respect to legislation, functionality, business objectives and shelf life
• Supplier management and ensure suppliers provide high quality, safe products consistently and according to Woolworths’ standards
• Educate, inform and share knowledge / information with team members, suppliers and the organisation appropriately
• Build customer trust by ensuring foods safety, quality and consistency of products, and preventing re-occurrence of non-compliance
• Developing and managing the new product development process for leading edge, innovative and high-quality products
• Effective engagement across foods as well as cross functional collaboration

Minimum requirements

• BSc Food science / BTech Food technology / BSc Biotechnology degree with minimum 3-5 years’ experience
• Understanding of high/low risk processing including baking
• Knowledge of technical processes and principles (including HACCP, GMP, Supply Chain)
• Proven track record of relevant industry experience / knowledge across a wide range of product
• Technical product knowledge (including characteristics, raw material sourcing / manufacturing processes and quality / safety parameters)
• Knowledge of packaging functionality and application
• Ability to multitask and be agile
• Ability to identify problems and implement effective solutions in collaborations with supplier base
• Team player with ability to work effectively with a diverse group of people
• Outstanding and effective communication skills
• Quality / high standard mindset
• Innovation / continuous improvement mindset
• Apply food legislation requirements in the category
• Ability to work effectively and productively in a fast-paced, pressurised environment
• Developed sensory skills
• Business acumen, judgement and problem-solving ability
• Strategic development and planning skills
• Project Management Skills
• Networking and influencing skills
• Assertive communication and conflict handling skills
• Pro-active, innovative and entrepreneurial
• Ability to work productively in a stressful environment
• Flexible with ability and willingness to travel
• Valid driving licence essential