Product Developer – Part-Time

• Identify and develop new product opportunities, with a focus on filling basket gaps in the Own Brand range
• Lead the renewal and refresh of existing products to maintain relevance and quality
• Drive speed to market across the product development pipeline, removing blockers and keeping projects on track
• Conduct competitor and market analysis to identify opportunities and benchmark product performance
• Manage supplier relationships to support timely and cost-effective product delivery
• Coach and support the team in their development, sharing expertise and best practices across the product development process

• Proven experience in Own Brand product development, ideally within a grocery or retail environment
• Strong track record of delivering NPD and product refreshes at pace, with a focus on time to market
• Commercially minded, with the ability to identify and prioritise basket gap opportunities
• Solid understanding of supplier management, sourcing, and product specification
• Collaborative working style with the ability to coach and mentor junior colleagues
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently
• Genuine passion for food and/or non-food product quality and innovation

Demonstrates expertise in Own Brand product development, focusing on delivering new product development (NPD) and product refreshes efficiently. Strong ability to manage supplier relationships and conduct market analysis to drive product innovation and quality.

• Own Brand Product Development
• New Product Development (NPD)
• Supplier Management
• Market Analysis
• Project Management

• Product Development
• Product Specification
• Competitor Analysis
• Basket Gap Identification
• Product Refresh

• Coaching
• Collaboration
• Organizational Skills
• Mentoring

• Grocery
• Retail
• Product Quality
• Innovation