Assistant Product Developer - Fresh Produce - Hawthorn East

We’ve been trusted to serve Aussie communities since 1914 and grown to become a top 30-listed on the ASX with over 115,000 team members and a portfolio of iconic brands. At Coles Group, you’ll not only get to make a difference to millions of Aussie lives—you’ll also get to see your impact.

About the team

From baby food to coffee blends, our team members use their passion and innovative thinking to develop and deliver Coles’ own brands of quality products and best value solutions for our customers.

About the role

As an Assistant Product Developer in our Own Brand Fresh Produce team, you will develop and deliver Coles’ brand products and report into our Lead Product Developer.  You will partner closely with the Own Brand and Sales teams to understand customer needs and be accountable for product creativity and development pipelines that align with our Own Brand and category strategies.  

You'll also:

• Assist in the planning, development, and delivery stages of Coles Own Brand products
• Develop products that meet brand values, quality standards and financial metrics, whilst operating within the New Product Development process
• Work with the stakeholder teams to communicate, present and deliver products, driving customer and team engagement
• Project manage and launch end-to-end product and packaging delivery
• Champion and maintain ongoing quality standards

About you and your skills

This position will suit a skillset with a background in manufacturing or retail and a commercially creative mindset. You’ll have the ability to work across trend-oriented categories to ensure that Coles Own Branded products are effectively represented delivering quality, innovation, and customer choice.  
 
You’ll also need:

• Proven experience in a similar role within a large retail or FMCG environment
• Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Nutrition or related area or hands-on experience (highly advantageous) 
• Demonstrated skills and knowledge in product development, manufacturing processes and supplier management
• Knowledge of safety and quality management systems
• Exposure to stakeholder management
• Project management experience from concept to delivery 

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What’s in it for you?

• Flexible working options: We know that work is only one part of your life, so we actively encourage a positive work-life balance and provide hybrid working options to help you achieve it.
• Office perks: Take advantage of our gym facility and fitness classes, free parking, BBQ area, mini-Coles supermarket, fooderie hub where you can sample new products before they hit the shelves, school holiday program and so much more when you come in.
• Discounts: Eligible team members receive 5% discount all year round on your Supermarket and Liquor online and in-store purchases. We also offer additional periods of double discount (10%) at various times throughout the year. As well as hotdeals exclusive to team members that translate into additional savings.
• Reward through recognition: Give and receive recognition, linked to our Coles values, through our digital recognition platform ‘mythanks’. You can accumulate points to redeem in the online shop for exciting gifts and electronic gift cards from an extensive range of retailers.
• Opportunities for learning and development: No matter where you start within our diverse business, you’ll have experiences, exposure, and education to satisfy you. Discover and explore a variety of career development programs and job-specific training.
• Paid parental leave: We understand how important your life outside work is and offer permanent team members paid parental leave to support you in balancing work and family.
• Investment in your future: Our annual team member share plan offer allows eligible team members to make regular pre-tax salary sacrifice deductions to purchase Coles Group shares.

About the recruitment process

We’re continuing to build a gender equitable team, and a culture that is just as diverse, inclusive and welcoming as the communities we serve. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe and respectful for our team. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.

We’re happy to adjust our recruitment process to support candidates with disability. For further information and additional contact details visit the ‘Our Recruitment Process’ section of our careers site or email inclusionrecruitment@coles.com.au

Job ID: 157688

Employment Type: Full time