Product Developer - Non Food - 6 Month Fixed Term Contract

We are on the lookout for a Product Developer to join our Non Food function within our Quality team here at Tesco on a 6 month fixed term contract. You willdefine and deliver great quality, value and innovative products for customers, from concept through to launch.

• Following the product development process to ensure our new products have a clear customer & business rationaleand land with maximum impact.
• Working with my NWT & suppliers, ensuring quality for customers & innovation are at the heart of what we do.
• Ensuring all our products are formulated in line with our product rules, corporate initiatives & brand guidelines.
• Following the critical path and artwork process using our product development systems, effective stakeholder management and communication to ensure all products are launched on time.
• Developing products and concepts that feed into and compliment the product & category plan.
• Working collaboratively with product direction to ensure cross category projects and seasonal events are delivered.
• Ensuring our products are always great quality by regularly reviewing and reformulating them where needed.
• Visiting our supplier partners to understand their production capabilities for future opportunities.
• Keeping updated with trends in product & packaging, competitor activity & market dynamics & sharing with my team.
• Advocate for Tesco, sharing my expertise and passion for product, actively participating in events & social media.
• Considering commercial implications throughout development in order to maximise quality.
• Following our Business Code of Conduct and always acting with integrity and due diligence.

• Experience working in the food and/or non-food industry, or a relevant formal qualification.
• Passion for products, consumer trends, and innovation.
• Strong project management, communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Innovative and conceptual thinker with the ability to generate and develop new ideas.
• Data-driven approach to analysis, decision-making, and problem-solving.
• Proactive mindset with the ability to support and drive change.
• Commercially aware, with an understanding of business objectives and market dynamics.

You might know us as a supermarket, technology company or even for our award-winning mobile network. Truth is, we’re all of those things, and much more. Our colleagues work with one goal in mind, helping to make every day a little better for our customers, colleagues and communities all over the world. No two customers are the same, neither are our colleagues.

At Tesco, we champion a balance that lets you thrive both in and out of work. Spend 60% of your week collaborating with colleagues at our office locations or local sites and the rest remotely. Whether you're just kicking off your career, juggling passions, or navigating big life events, we're here to support you. We always welcome a conversation about flexible working, so talk to us throughout your application about how we can support.

We're proud to be an accredited Disability Confident Leader, where everyone’s welcome. That’s why we commit to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process.

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