Product Developer

Job title:

Product Developer

Company

John Lewis Partnership

Job description

Posting End Date: October 17, 2024Join John Lewis or Waitrose todayIf you’ve ever stepped through the doors of a John Lewis or Waitrose shop, shopped online, or seen any of our adverts, you’ll know there’s something unique about us.That unique proposition is our Partners. As co-owners they have a say in our business and receive a share of the profits, so they put time and effort into making it work. Our Partners are the reason we’re the success we are. They’re our secret sauce; the opportunity for us to differentiate.Job Summary:Job Description:At a GlanceContract Type: PermanentLocation: Bracknell based with hybrid working, expectation to attend the office 3 days per weekSalary: £48,300 – £77,200 per annumAbout the roleWe have an exciting opportunity to join our Waitrose Own Brand team as a Product Developer.You will develop and deliver new & improved innovative and quality products, aligned to Own brand values whilst understanding and managing the commercial implications of development in the grocery environment.You will build, strengthen and own the NPD relationships between Waitrose and suppliers within the projects being worked on.Key responsibilitiesKeeps abreast of customer strategy, insight, market direction and consumer trends including those in food and lifestyle, packaging and ingredients to anticipate current and future customer needs. Uses such insight together with internal and external sources of data to develop product proposition plans ensuring that speed to market and commercial viability is optimised.Able to understand and clearly articulate good, better and best tiering principles and apply with clear product values in line with the Waitrose own brand strategy.Good understanding of NPD capability within the supply base to support quality & innovation. Uses knowledge to contribute to supplier strategy discussions for NPD to support the food (fresh & ambient) category requirements.Collaborates with cross-functional teams on assigned projects to lead efficient delivery of NPD following a stage and gate development process ensuring critical path targets are met.Essential skillsA passion for product with an active interest in food and drinks market trends, with the ability to apply knowledge and skills to the product developmentPrevious product development experience within Manufacturing or Retail, including experience in launching major NPD/Brand projects from end to endProven history of high quality, commercially successful product development & supplier managementAbility to analyse and interpret customer and market dataStakeholder management with ability to present at all levelsDesirable skillsFurther qualification in food, grocery, HortiBuying experience; product technical experienceProject ManagementBenefits of the Partnership and the role🏖️ – Full-time working holiday entitlement 25 days holiday, plus public and bank holidays⚖ – Excellent work life balance, including focus on well being and flexible working and our market leading equal parenthood leave Policy🌷- Defined Contribution pension scheme where your contributions will be matched by the Partnership (up to 8% of pay) and, after three years’ service, you’ll receive an additional Partnership contribution of 4% of pay, regardless of whether you pay in or not🤑 – You’ll get Partnership discount in store and online once you complete probation. That’s 25% off in John Lewis & Partners (12% off electrical products) and 20% in Waitrose & Partners. You’ll also be able to nominate someone you live with to share your discount🚴 – Simple cycle to work support scheme💗 – Health Care cover🏰 – We’re really proud of our exclusive hotels based in some of Britain’s most beautiful areas and you’re welcome to explore them from day 1🌱 – Learn more about our extensive range of exciting benefits that you could enjoy when you join us, visit –Next stepsThe application form consists of a CV upload followed by application questions. Please ensure you refresh the page each time you complete a task to ensure you complete everything that you need to in time. (If internal, check your Workday notifications and see further guidance on the PDW under “Internal application process”)Once you’ve submitted an application the next steps of the process, if successful, are likely to include a 1 stage interviewYou’ll be asked about any adjustments you might need to support the recruitment process. Let us know, and we’ll be sure to discuss it with youThanks for your patience in the meantime and for showing an interest in joining JLPWe occasionally close vacancies early in the event we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore, we recommend you apply early.Internal Partners can view a copy of the full job outline .Internal use only#LI-HYBRID#LI-HEADOFFICE#LI-ST1Pay: £48,300.00 – £77,200.00 AnnualScheduled Weekly hours: 35Worker Type: Permanent PartnerJob Level: Partnership Level 6Hours of Work: 35At the John Lewis Partnership, we embrace our differences. We want you to be you. Because, well, we know you’re at your best when you’re free to be yourself.Being a truly inclusive employer to us means creating an environment which celebrates your contribution, regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, social background, religion or belief. It’s why we’ve set our own aim to become the UK’s most inclusive business – for our Partners (employees) and our customers.We firmly believe that our future success lies in diversity of thought from all Partners and it’s integral in our mission to build a happier world. 🌍 💚We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us. And, once you’re a Partner, your differences will make all the difference.Find out more about D&I in the Partnership .We want all of our Partners to have a good work-life balance and we support flexible working. This might mean flexible or compressed hours, job sharing or shorter hour contracts, where it is possible to do so. Please discuss this further with the hiring manager during your interview.–

Expected salary

£48300 – 77200 per year

Location

Bracknell, Berkshire

Job date

Sun, 06 Oct 2024 04:19:15 GMT

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