DAYMON PRODUCT DEVELOPER

We’re on the lookout for an experienced Food Product Developer who will has strong consumer focused category , brand and product development experience within FMCG. Must be able to Interpret customer needs and lifestyle trends to deliver a product development plan that delivers innovation, maximizes base growth, ensures consistent high quality, value for money and exceeds our customers’ expectations, whilst contributing to the respective category’s overall profitability.

As a Food Product Developer you will be responsible for

• Lead the development of Own Brand products within the category group and ensure the maintenance of existing Own Brand range.
• Create detailed launch plans for new products in your area of accountability including expected volumes, target price and margin, and benchmark products. Compile the Own Brand Launch plan based on category plans and in accordance with the overall strategies and priorities.
• Manage the product development process for assigned categories, including the preparation and execution of tenders and cost exercises, product and design briefs, sourcing of suppliers, negotiation of better costs, supplier agreements and new line administration.
• Identify, analyze and interpret lifestyle, retail and food trends to ensure that the category continues to deliver strategic leading-edge innovation and profitable sales growth.
• Develop strong customer and supplier relationships by developing and delivering on mutually established goals; enhance the Company’s connectivity with business partners.

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