Jensen Meat Company · 17 hours ago
Product Development Assistant
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expJensen Meat Company is a premier producer of high-quality ground beef products based in San Diego, California. They are seeking a detail-oriented Product Development Assistant to support the lifecycle of new product creation and ensure accurate execution of customer orders and product data management.
Food and BeverageFood ProcessingManufacturingWholesale
Hiring Manager
Yadira Mejia
Responsibilities
Support the end-to-end creation and setup of new items for both Foodservice and Retail channels
Ensure all product codes, SKUs, and item records are accurate, complete, and free of duplication
Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, Operations, Sales, QA, and external partners to test, build, and finalize new products
Coordinate artwork, labeling, and packaging approvals with QA to ensure compliance with USDA regulations and customer specifications
Build, maintain, and update product specifications for all new items
Assist with daily order processing for Walmart and key Plant-Based partners, ensuring timely and accurate order entry, confirmation, and execution
Review incoming purchase orders and promptly resolve discrepancies with buyers or customer representatives
Crosstrain across order processing, invoicing, and customer execution functions to ensure coverage and workload balancing
Create, publish, and maintain accurate product information across multiple customer and compliance platforms, including:
1Sync – Foodservice & Retail item submissions and updates
ProSpec – Product specifications aligned with USDA and Walmart/Sam’s Club standards
Kroger Supplier Hub, FSEnet+, RizePoint, SAP, Retail Link
Partner with internal departments and external customers to ensure all product data remains current, accurate, and audit-ready
Partner closely with the Customer Service team to ensure customer needs are met and service expectations are exceeded
Communicate across departments to investigate, resolve, and document customer complaints or product issues
Track, report, and escalate product-related issues to prevent recurrence and improve processes
Assist with planning, logistics, setup, and execution of expos, conferences, and marketing events
Support cross-functional marketing initiatives related to new product launches and customer engagement
Qualification
Required
Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, Food Science, Supply Chain, or a related field preferred or 2 years in lieu of education
2+ years in product coordination, order management, sales operations, or customer execution
Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Working knowledge of product data systems, customer portals, and specification management tools
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with internal and external stakeholders
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook); experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP) preferred
Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced, compliance-driven environment
Preferred
Experience working with retail or foodservice customers (e.g., Walmart, Kroger, institutional buyers) strongly preferred
Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus
Company
Jensen Meat Company
Jensen Meat Company is a processor of quality ground beef products.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
R
Reggie Jensen
Founder
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