Product Developer needed at Cape Herb & Spice
Cape Town, Western Cape Full Time Administrative / Management
Job title : Product Developer
Job Location : Western Cape, Cape Town
Deadline : May 23, 2024
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Purpose:
A dynamic and vital role where commercial flair and project management meet passionate foodie with equal importance.
An opportunity to lead tea, and herb & spice projects for a key local customer as well as help grow the tea business internationally by working closely with customers across the globe, with a common goal to deliver innovative tea, and herb & spice products which South Africa has to offer.
Challenges abound in this fast-paced role that offers the opportunity to learn about international business, food and what it takes to be at the top of your industry.
Job Objectives:
- Project Management and Product Development
Key Functional Areas:
- Keep abreast of, and research new concepts, trends, market activity and innovation within the tea and herb and spice categories
- Develop successful, commercially viable products that are sustainable and in line with the trends and intended target market
- Project manage and execute all stages of the product development process within given deadlines
- Ensure product conforms to country specific regulations on product and packaging
- Manage sustainable sourcing of new raw materials and packaging from compliant suppliers
- Ensure NPD compliance is in line with company certifications, for both tea and spice
- Liaison between customer and internal operational departments on all new projects to ensure effective launches
- Schedule, lead and monitor customer weekly meetings and minutes
- On-time product launches
- Effective execution of launches within internal departments
Education and Required Knowledge:
- Either an equivalent of the below degree and 3-5 years’ experience or simply 5-10 years’ experience in the industry will be recognized:
- Food Technology
- BSc Food Science
- Computer Literacy (Microsoft office)
- Excel Fluency – Intermediate level
- Excellent verbal and written communication in English
- Driver’s license essential
Advantageous experience in:
- Project Management
- Product Development
- Commercial exposure
Personal Characteristics:
- Deadline driven
- Proactive and enthusiastic
- Commercially minded
- High attention to detail
- A passionate and knowledgeable foodie
- Strong interpersonal skills
- A Creative thinker
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Positive Mindset
- Solution-orientated
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