Woolworths Hiring for Product Developer – Fresh Produce Job at Bella Vista, Australia Full Time

Product Developer – Fresh

• Deliver the own & exclusive brand product strategy
• Agile culture where we continue to evolve and put the customer at the centre of everything we do
• Two fixed term contracts with a view to extend (12 months)

About Us

Woolworths Food Company is one of the four divisions of the Woolworths Food Group. This new centre of expertise is set to establish a world-sclass FMCG business and change the landscape of the Australian food industry. WFC will drive clear competitive advantage for the Food Group through increased innovation in own and exclusive brands, expansion into growth markets, building manufacturing excellence and the establishment of strategic, long-term partnerships.

We partner with dynamic suppliers to provide a range of owned and exclusive branded products to meet the ongoing and changing needs of Woolworths and Countdown customers.

We have a passion for food. Our integrated teams of Buyers, Developers, Quality, Welfare & Sustainability Specialists, Customer Insights & Sensory Specialists, Chefs, Nutritionists and Marketers work closely with suppliers to deliver the best mix of quality, taste, innovation, nutrition and value for our customers.

About the Role

As a Product Developer, you will be responsible for interpreting customer needs, lifestyle trends, and commercial insights and formulating a suitable product development and maintenance plan for the portfolio of Own Brand and Exclusive branded product ranges, aligned to our category strategies and our Woolworths Own Brand positioning.

You will set the Quality Standards and organoleptic characteristics of the product, and work collaboratively with Suppliers and internal stakeholders to bring products to market ensuring that we consistently delight our customers with real choice, innovation, quality and value, exceeding their expectations, whilst contributing to market share growth.

Representing the customer in every decision, your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Formulate an Own & Exclusive Brands 1 year plan, that meets identified customer segments, and offers real choice across the ranges.
• Deliver the product strategy, developing products in line with the Woolworths Brand values.
• Identify and interpret lifestyle, customer and food trends and commercial insights and incorporate them into category strategy.
• Product and Packaging knowledge for delivering product development successfully – product origin, characteristics , production process, raw materials, seasonality, varietal, ethnicity, shelf life, cooking methods, packaging formats, substrates,
• Set Quality standards, through defining clear product attributes, and continually benchmarking and challenging standards to maintain clear differences.
• Set development plans for existing product ranges, to ensure their ongoing commercial success and growth.
• Adhere to the NPD and Sphere process for product development, completing all briefs required, and ensuring on time delivery.
• Engage with suppliers, maintain and build strong and professional relationships, and build products that contribute to mutual success
• Understand supply base capability and constantly identify opportunities and nurture new supplier relationships which will deliver long term competitive advantage for Woolworths.
• Valuable member of the product and innovation chapter and involvement in chapter workshops, initiatives and cross group projects.

We Offer

• An exciting career – As our business grows, so do the opportunities for our team members
• An inclusive, team-first company, our people are at the core of everything we do. We value diversity and aim to create a vibrant and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
• Flexible working arrangements: Job Share, Vertical Share, Flexible Start & Finish Times, Work From Home
• Opportunity to work remotely from anywhere in the world for up to 8 weeks
• Strong mentorship and development; opportunity to collaborate with some of the brightest and best minds in Australia
• Paid parental leave, Weekly Headspace Days

About You

You will bring to the role a love of food and awareness of food trends, and will demonstrate a commitment for excellence and setting of standards. You will have a strong understanding of product componentry and cost makeup of goods, and a knowledge of manufacturing processes and impact on COGs.

You have a knowledge of local and international trends, as well as product opportunities, and pride yourself on your organisational and project management skills

Key skills, knowledge and desirable experience include:

• Prior experience in Retail/FMCG product development in Commercial/Industry/Retail function
• Prior experience in supplier development/management preferred
• Proven ability to deliver to agreed project timelines
• Ability to gather and analyse customer data and use these to support strategic direction / doduct origin, characteristics , production process,raw materials, seasonality, varietal, ethnicity, shelf life, cooking methods, packaging formats, substrates
• An identified talent for negotiation and networking
• Strong communication & interpersonal skills
• Able to prioritise, work under pressure, meet deadlines and provide guidance and support to internal stakeholders through effective work planning & structured communication

If you share our customer-first culture and enjoy influencing stakeholders, & meet a number of requirements (and not all), we encourage you to submit your application

Apply via www.wowcareers.com.au or alternatively connect with your Talent Partner. Ensure to advise your line manager of your application.

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Grow with the Group

Woolworths Group has announced its intention to introduce a new requirement for Australian team members to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

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As an inclusive, team-first company, our people are at the core of everything we do.

We care deeply about creating a workplace where our team members feel valued, respected and empowered. We are committed to providing equal opportunity regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or life stage. We are proud to be recognised as a Gold Tier Employer in the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTQ+ inclusion and as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency.

As our Group continues to evolve, innovate and support our communities, we encourage our team members to do the same with their own careers, by providing ongoing opportunities to grow and make a real difference.

We value flexibility, and encourage our team members to work in ways that meet their work/life commitments and support their wellbeing.

We work hard to create a safe and inclusive environment for all, and most importantly, we’re all about creating better experiences – for our customers and for each other.

We’d love to hear from You

If you meet a number of the requirements, but not all, we encourage you to submit your application. You can learn more about working with us on LinkedIn or via www.wowcareers.com.au . #LI #work180.

Our Talent Acquisition Team and Hiring Leaders kindly request no unsolicited resumes or approaches from Recruitment Agencies. Woolworths Group is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.