Assistant Product Development Manager

Job description

Overview ROLE PURPOSE: This role is known for supporting the Product Design and Execution of an Innovation Strategy, this can be for a Segment or a Cluster. BUSINESS IMPACT: This role is essential for the successful delivery of consumer-led innovation (NPD, EPD) and maintenance of the existing product portfolio. The role should ensure we continue to delight consumers & remain relevant & competitive in a changing world Responsibilities: R&D Programmes are built with the consumer in mind - All product development has a foundation in consumer needs - Shows a curiosity about our consumer habits, practices, usage, needs & preference drivers within the allocated product area - Has a view of the category landscape is curious about our competitors and carries out benchmarking, reporting on the “so what” to help influence product / category direction Product Development: - Through having a good understanding of key ingredients is able to manipulate recipes to meet consumer needs - Is able to review and suggest recipe changes as part of a portfolio review (harmonisation / fuel for growth) - Has an appreciation for our manufacturing processes and can suggest changes to achieve a superior prod...