HEB Jobs 2025 – Product Development Manager

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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