Product Development Specialist with R&D Bkgd. in Food/Care Products
Product Development Specialist with R&D Bkgd. in Food/Care Products
Talentsearchpro
Cape Coral, FL
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Job Summary
We are seeking a highly driven and motivated individual who has strong Project Management skills. This role resides in the Research and Development Department. (this is not a lab role). Candidate brings experience within the Food and/or Personal Care industries. The main function of this job consists of communicating and coordinating projects in the product development process from ideation to launch. Collaborating with internal team members, inter-departments and externally with vendors and suppliers. This position is a great opportunity for an individual to advance their career in the Natural Products Industry as well as becoming a team member developing new products for first to US market in the Biodynamic arena. Demeter Certified Biodynamic®?is the world’s oldest ecological certification encompassing the conscious, creative, holistic way of farming that elevates the organic standards on regenerative agriculture by using a soil-first approach.?
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and organize multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing projects through their ideation to launch within our software program.
- Assist in the research and development of new and existing product concepts and trends within the International and US markets.
- Reviewing technical documents and ingredients to ensure they meet specifications.
- Create a competitive market analysis for new products to advise on appropriate pricing.
- Develop and maintain professional and positive vendor and supplier relationships.
- Oversee product development activities with vendors during formulation, quoting, and trial stages while maintaining project timelines.
- Collaborate with team members during internal development processes during compliance documentation, label review and design.
- Present and lead new product innovation sessions to internal groups.
- Review new samples and prototypes for designated attributes as well as assessing potential failures with a forward-thinking approach.
- Review existing products for potential improvements and initiate improvement steps as needed.
- Review long and short copy descriptive materials for accuracy and proper emphasis.
- Travel may be required occasionally.
- Performs other duties as assigned by Manager.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in any of the following industries with emphasis on the food sector; natural products, food ingredients or personal care industries in product research and development, merchandising and brand marketing fields or relevant Associate or Bachelor of Science Degree such as a Bachelor of Food Science.
- Solid organizational and multi-tasking skills. Attention to detail and follow-up.
- Strong experience developing and maintaining professional business relationships.
- Strong math skills.
- Strong computer skills, experience with Excel and other Microsoft Office programs.
- Ability to work in a team environment - open to collaboration, adaptable to project changes.
- Self-motivated, determined, and open to continuing their professional development.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, memos and write clearly. Ability to present one-on-one and group situations. Excellent verbal communication skills with the phone in a clear, concise professional manner.
Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have:
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs
Experience with Excel
Strong overall computer skills
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Seniority level
Mid-Senior level -
Employment type
Full-time -
Job function
Product Management -
Industries
Wellness and Fitness Services
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