Job Description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

We are currently looking for Product Developer - Deli to drive the development of new and innovative products for Pick n Pay branded offering as well as improve the innovation in the category that will drive the sales, increase market share thus positioning the company as the leader in the industry

• Relevant Degree/Diploma in Consumer Science/Food Science/Product Development
• Minimum 4 years of food service / chef / product development experience
• Experience in product development in the relevant category is essential
• Knowledge of Retail Merchandise principles and proven track record of identifying and launching new categories and repositioning established ranges within specific categories

• Develop and effectively implement the Innovation Agenda for the product area by identifying suitable products for new and improved offers to ensure outstanding product deliverables
• Make recommendations for new and improved packaging specification to ensure reduction of costs and improved functionality
• Ensure that each new product and process undergoes a comprehensive and documented evaluation
• Use outside influences and/or centres of excellence to help drive innovation agenda
• Monitor the performance of new and improved products to take the appropriate action for non-performers and evaluate the contribution to improved customer satisfaction as well as the increased profitability of the range
• Monitor and provide evidence of contribution to improved customer satisfaction and increased profitability of products
• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers; demonstrates confidence and expertise when interacting with suppliers
• Work with suppliers according to company values; makes non-purchasing commitments to suppliers based on business goals, and follows through on these commitments
• Encourage commitment and support from the supplier community and reinforces the importance of Pick n Payxe2x80x99s values, buying strategies, and corporate initiatives
• Communicate regularly with suppliers to mutually share financial and other performance criteria; uses metrics to identify performance gaps and hold suppliers accountable for achieving financial and other mutually agreed goals; develops and implements contingency plans to close performance gaps
• Present his/her point of view in a way that builds team membersxe2x80x99 support, using logical arguments; challenge inefficient/ ineffective work processes and offers constructive alternatives.
• Analyse work errors, successes and failures in order to sets learning strategies to rectify and increase knowledge; recognise gaps in own skill set, seeks and takes advantage of learning opportunities by applying new learnt skills on the job to enhance effectiveness

CLOSING DATE: 17 November 2023

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