
Website H-E-B
Job Description:
As a Product Development Manager, you’ll serve in our initial level product development manager role. You’ll be responsible for multiple categories and numerous projects (20+) that help H-E-B be competitive and successful in the omnichannel business and delight our customers.
Job Responsibilities:
- Researches / analyzes industry technology / consumer trends to advise H-E-B Partners and teams on how to bring best solutions available to H-E-B customers and businesses
- Ensures designs and product objectives support merchant category plans, assortment strategies, price point, and overall creative direction
Participates in / contributes to all aspects of product design, including new idea generation, prototype development, competitive assessments, and technical / regulatory / compliance - May manage specific Own Brand programs / initiatives (e.g., H-E-B Select Ingredients) that support company business goals
- Performs broad product development activities as assigned on a per-project basis; collaborates with multiple teams and suppliers throughout project scope
- Maximizes H-E-B supplier capabilities to develop the product portfolio throughout the full lifecycle of the product development and design process
- Coaches / mentors / trains Partners on Own Brand work and product development activities
Job Requirements:
- Strong knowledge of technology / consumer trends and how to identify / define key product quality and sensory attributes
- Strong knowledge of product development, including manufacturing, packaging ingredients, and nutrition
- Intermediate retail merchant knowledge
- Understanding of how to meet merchant strategic objectives and business objectives, and how technical solutions must fit within business realities
- Intermediate verbal / written communication skills that translate on an international scale
- Intermediate analytical and problem-solving skills
- Intermediate negotiating and influencing skills
- Proficiency in MS Office applications
- Ability to manage multiple priorities / deadlines; attention to detail
Ability to work complex issues with senior management, and lead / influence internal and external stakeholders - Ability to work in a team environment
- Ability to make key decisions on a daily basis while seeking out perspective and input from others
Qualification & Experience:
- Master’s degree (preferred) in food science or related field (industrial, chemical, or mechanical engineering degree may apply), or comparable experience
- Bachelor of science, engineering, or related field
- 4+ years of experience in the retail industry
- 2+ years of experience in product development
- Experience in project management
- Experience influencing decisions in a highly complex, competitive retail environment
- Experience in H-E-B Own Brand Product Development (preferred)
Job Details:
Company: H-E-B
Vacancy Type: Full Time
Job Location: San Antonio, TX, US
Application Deadline: N/A
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