Product Developer

Datafin

Cape Town, Western Cape
Permanent
Full-time

23 days ago

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
Drivers 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:When applying for jobs, ensure that you have the minimum job requirements. Only SA Citizens will be considered for this role. If you are not in the mentioned location of any of the jobs, please note your relocation plans in all applications for jobs and correspondence. Apply hereOR e-mail a Word copy of your CV to and mention the reference number of the job.

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