New Product Development Manager

About the job

We're currently recruiting a New Product Development Manager to work within our Commercial Team. This is a permanent, full time position.

In this role you'll lead and implement the Brand & Trading strategy for the development of Own Brand products. You will ensure that all products deliver against their benchmark and that innovation & newness reflects customer needs. Working alongside your technical colleagues to ensure that all products comply with Morrisons technical policies.

Some of your responsibilities will include:

• Lead and agree the strategic direction on innovation & product development in your commercial area to deliver against Own Brand & Commercial targets.
• Ensure all new products are developed to required quality standards and land on time as part of agreed activity.
• Develop strategic relationships with suppliers to ensure delivery of agreed iconic lines.
• Actively seek out food trends and apply to your new product development, both within the market and future thinking.
• Improve nutritional content of Own Brand products - delivering robust plans for Salt, Sugar & Calorie reduction.
• Work collaboratively to ensure a total customer offer is developed across food and that duplication is removed.
• Lead and deliver internal / external PR of Own Brand.
• Control and maintain integrity of all product documentation.

This is a hybrid role operating over a 4.5 day week. This role is based at our fantastic head office in Bradford. Boasting an on-site restaurant, coffee shop, convenience and sample store, prayer room, free parking and regular company-wide events and promotions. Ideally, applicants will live within a reasonable distance of our office.

We've built an incredibly diverse business, and we're working hard to make sure we truly represent the communities we serve. One of the best things about working with so many different people is having the opportunity to listen, learn and connect with lots of different views, perspectives and beliefs.

For this role, we're looking for someone who has:

• Food Science / Technology background.
• At least 5 years practical experience of Product Development gained from either retail or manufacturing organisation.
• Creative thinking and ability to convert insight / trends into finished products.
• Ability to break down the cost drivers of product formulation.
• Adaptable, can prioritise & flex to the changing needs of the business.
• Knowledge to create right plans for delivery.
• Excellent project management, organisational, decision making and communication skills.

About us

• 15% colleague discount in our stores and online, plus 10% for two friends/family members.
• Car Allowance.
• Annual bonus scheme.
• Generous holiday entitlement.
• 4.5 working week with flexible working hours.
• Company pension contributions.
• Private healthcare.
• Perks with over 850 retailers.

We're Foodmakers and Shopkeepers and together, we make Morrisons. We're the only UK retailer with our own manufacturing business spread across 18 sites, not to mention nearly 500 stores, we've lots of opportunities for you to play your part. So, whether you want to make the freshest food, sell it, or join us in our head office, we'd love to meet you