H-E-B ยท 1 month ago
Product Development Manager I (Fresh)
San Antonio, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expH-E-B is a leading retailer focused on creating emotional connections with customers through innovative products. As a Product Development Manager I, you will manage product development initiatives, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure products meet quality and financial goals.
Retail
Responsibilities
Independently learns / participates in all product development and maintenance activities related to specific categories assigned with Manager & Product Development Manager (PDM) trainers
Manages key product and packaging initiatives and strategies to execute against realistic, deliverable timelines with cross-functional stakeholders
Participates in / learns processes to understand market trends, product development practices, product evaluations, specification documentation, and ingredient and nutrition disciplines of assigned categories in conjunction with PDM trainer and Manager
Contributes to category 5-year planning
Learns / participates in decision-making on competitive analysis and evaluations, project planning, product development, analytical testing, manufacturing, and related maintenance with PDM trainer and Manager
Individually manages product development for select categories; may work with / support PDMs on projects
Works collaboratively with QA, Procurement, CIC, OBMs, Regulatory, Self-Manufacturing, Global Sourcing, Culinary / R&D Chefs, suppliers, etc
Ensures products are successfully developed to meet quality, attribute, and financial goals and objectives
Cross-trains in Stores and Self-Manufacturing for professional development and knowledge building
Participates in / coordinates special projects as assigned
Performs Product Development Assistant (PDA) project duties; coordinates / manages logistics for product evaluations (sample preparation, sample procurement, documentation, set up, facilitation, cleanup)
May leverage PDA support in special circumstances or highly complex product evaluations
Qualification
Required
3+ of experience in product development, or comparable experience in related work
A related degree or comparable formal training, certification, or work experience
Experience in project management
Strong working knowledge of consumer trends, how to identify / define key product quality and sensory attributes, product development, and production and process management
Strong verbal / written communication and presentation skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong negotiating and influencing skills
Proficiency in MS Office applications
Ability to manage multiple priorities / deadlines, and shift focus between tasks; attention to detail
Ability to communicate / navigate at all company levels
Ability to collaborate / solve problems cross-functionally
Ability to work through complex issues with senior colleagues
Ability to provide proactive solutions with limited direction and input
Ability to collaborate and influence others, activities for efficiency
Initiative; willingness to take calculated risks and collaborate with key partners for alignment
Creative aptitude; a passion to work with products (food and non-food)
Function in a fast-paced environment
Travel by car or plane with overnight stays
Work extended hours; sit for extended periods
Regularly lift 20 lbs or more
Company
H-E-B
H-E-B is headquartered in San Antonio, Texas with approximately $46 billion in revenue and 160,000+ Partners.
10001+ employees
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