Reporting: Senior PDLocation: WestlakePurposeThe NPD department is looking for a dynamic Project Manager to lead projects & drive the team to bring together all elements for customer pitches and successful launches.Role ObjectivesProject management: Spice & Grocery OpportunitiesSourcing OversightCosting & CommercialPitch ExecutionProblem SolvingKey Functional DutiesProject Management - Product DevelopmentResponsibility for consolidation of product portfolio to meet customer needs.Gather & map out capabilities and compliance of suppliers to international standards. Support departments when making required changes to supply relevant markets with the product developer.Drive and plan with internal departments to create trend forward/relevant Spice & Grocery products that tap into innovation of flavour, packaging and design.Responsibility for launch CPA from initiation to landing in customer warehouse.Project manage and drive teams to execute all relevant stages of the product development process within given deadlines to ensure product is launched on time and detail recorded is accurate and product meets customer/export requirements.Oversee timeline of sustainable sourcing of new product, raw materials, packaging and kitchenware from compliant suppliers with the product developer / technical.Assist with design & development to create innovative and practical packaging concepts and eye-catching design - Concepts & Presentations.Problem solving to overcome development issues and meet customer requirements & deadlines.Ensure thorough communication related to new products between internal customer focused and operational departments on all new projects to ensure effective launches.Monitoring & evaluating project performance.Commercial InterfaceIdentify gaps and opportunities in current and new markets.Cost gifting & special buy products and deliver a commercially viable and competitive offering.Creation of pitch presentations & concepts on PowerPoint.Involvement in value engineering to create competitive products.Gain supplier buy-in by painting commercial picture and size of the prize. Ensure targeted developments.Involvement in drawing up/maintenance of contracts.Ensure sales team are equipped with full product knowledge to drive growth.Education & Required KnowledgeEither an equivalent of the below degree and 2 - 5 years' related experience will be recognized:Food Technology or Cons. ScienceBsc Food ScienceBusiness ScienceAdvantageous experience in:Project ManagementProduct DevelopmentCommercial exposureComputer Literacy (Microsoft Office)Excel Fluency – Intermediate levelExcellent verbal and written communication in English.Personal CharacteristicsDeadline drivenProactive and enthusiasticHigh attention to detailAbility to work in a high-pressure and fast-paced environmentAbility to multi-task between multiple projectsA creative thinkerAbility to work independently and as part of a teamOptimistic solution finderCommercially mindedExcellent communication skillsStrong interpersonal skillsA passionate & knowledgeable foodieA methodical approach and adherence to procedure.If you have not received a response within two weeks of application, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.
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