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Job title : Product Developer- Sauces & Condiments – Muizenberg
Job Location : Western Cape,
Deadline : July 11, 2024
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Key Functional Areas:
Product development:
- Work with other Libstar companies to develop tried and tested, commercially viable and sustainable products.
- Market research and concept development with sales & NPD departments to determine opportunities for products that can be developed by Libstar business units to meet export requirements.
- Recipe development and tastings with business units.
- Pitch preparation arranging mock up samples and marketing material.
- Execute supplier approval process (SQA).
- Manage product development process within given deadlines, ensure product conforms to country and customer specific regulations on product and packaging.
- All stages of the development process to be followed and documented meticulously.
- Ensure compliance to Cape Herb & Spice and relevant Libstar
- certifications – Audit prep and process to be executed.
- Effective execution of launches including factory implementation of factory trials and travel tests.
- Provide information and technical support to marketing, QA and sales teams to facilitate flawless launch.
- Specification generation oversight & maintenance.
Supplier liaison:
- Gather & map out capabilities and compliance of suppliers to international standards.
- Facilitate required growth to supply relevant markets – ensure sales team are equipped with full product knowledge.
- Match commercial opportunities with capabilities of suppliers and oversee development.
- Supplier interaction and assistance in sourcing of raw materials and packaging when required.
- Develop process & documentation to ensure relevance & compliance E.g. Specs, Legislated requirements, testing.
- Launch assistance to supplier on technical and process implementation.
Commercial interface:
- Identify gaps and opportunities in strategic markets.
- Work with sales to cost grocery products and deliver a commercially viable and competitive offering.
- Involvement in value engineering as required.
- Creation of pitch presentations & concepts on PowerPoint
- Gain supplier buy-in by painting commercial picture and size of the prize. Ensure targeted developments.
- Involvement in drawing up/maintenance of contracts.
- Ensure sales team are equipped with full product knowledge to drive growth
.Education and Required Knowledge:
- Either an equivalent of the below degree and 2 – 5 years’ experience or 5-10 years’ experience will be recognized:
- Excel Fluency – Intermediate level
- Excellent verbal and written communication in English
- Food Technology or Consumer Science
- Bsc Food Science
- Consumer Science
Advantageous experience in:
- Project Management
- CommercialBuying/ Sales
- Export experience in developments for export, including legislation
Personal Characteristics:
- Deadline driven
- Proactive and enthusiastic
- High attention to detail
- Ability to work in a high pressure and fast paced environment
- Ability to multi- task between multiple projects
- A creative thinker
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Optimistic solution finder
- Commercially minded
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- A passionate & knowledgeable foodie
- A methodical approach and adhere to procedure
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