OverviewROLE PURPOSE: This role is known for supporting the Product Design and Execution of an Innovation Strategy, for Pizza Segment.
BUSINESS IMPACT: This role is essential for the successful delivery of consumer-led innovation (NPD, EPD) and maintenance of the existing product portfolio.
The role should ensure we continue to delight consumers & remain relevant & competitive in a changing world.
ResponsibilitiesR&D Programmes are built with the consumer in mind All product development has a foundation in consumer needsShows a curiosity about our consumer habits, practices, usage, needs & preference drivers within the allocated product areaHas a view of the category landscape is curious about our competitors and carries out benchmarking, reporting on the "so what" to help influence product / category directionProduct Development Through having a good understanding of key ingredients is able to manipulate recipes to meet consumer needsIs able to review and suggest recipe changes as part of a portfolio review (harmonisation / fuel for growth)Has an appreciation for our manufacturing processes and can suggest changes to achieve a superior product whilst ensuring an efficient manufacturing operationHas the ability to scientifically design trials to ensure a positive outcomeBuilds relationships with the external supply base, co-packers and third partiesTechnical Project Management Understands the innovation process and is able to project manage simple technical workstreams (NPD/EPD) in accordance with the agreed procedures to ensure successful and timely delivery of the projectUses data to make recommendations and design trials to test hypothesisUnderstands the importance of stakeholder management and is able to build and maintain relationships with other colleaguesQualificationsRelevant Science Degree or experience in an FMCG product development/Technical roleProficient in English languageEager to understand and anticipate consumer behaviourExperience of concept development & rapid prototypingExperience of designing and performing simple benchscale / factory trials
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