Product Developer

About the position

ENVIRONMENT:

Our client, a global FMCG leader with three Cape Town sites and over 500 employees, seeks a seasoned Product Developer to join their team focusing on international trade and customer service. This role requires a blend of commercial expertise and project management skills, ideal for a food enthusiast. Responsibilities include spearheading projects for a major local client and expanding the tea business globally with a focus on innovative South African products. The position offers challenges and learning opportunities in international business and the food sector, aiming for top-tier performance. Key objectives encompass project management and product development.

DUTIES:

• 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

REQUIREMENTS:

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
  
  

 Advantageous experience in:

• Project Management
• Product Development
• Commercial exposure
• Computer Literacy (Microsoft office)
• Excel Fluency – Intermediate level
• Excellent verbal and written communication in English
• Driver’s license essential

ATTRIBUTES:

• 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

While we would really like to respond to every application, should you not be contacted for this position within 10 working days please consider your application unsuccessful.

COMMENTS:

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Desired Skills:

• Product
• Developer
• FMCG