Ready to dive into an exciting opportunity with one of the fastest-growing retailers in the UK? Join us at Aldi, where our own brand is the star of the show!
We're all about delivering top-notch quality at fantastic prices - especially when our customers need it most!
As a Product Technologist, you'll be the mastermind behind managing products, using your industry expertise and innovative spirit. You'll be a vital part of our team, ensuring Aldi products meet our high standards and fostering a culture of quality throughout our supply base.
Your mission? Support our Buyers in bringing products from idea to shelf and keep our standards shining bright post-launch.
We're on the lookout for experienced Product Technologists who have specialised knowledge within your product group. If you have a proven track record of swiftly launching products while ensuring continuous improvement throughout the product lifecycle, you're the one we want!
Your New Role
Oversee Product Development for all projects within their retail categories
Conduct pre-tender sampling and create product briefs
Review supplier samples against submission information, provide feedback and iterate product
Support with the documentation of final agreed specification including the creation of a QAS
Conduct Production Case Checks
Coordinate the ongoing monitoring programme for all products within categories
Resolve delays
Complete regular status reports
Attend regular stakeholder meetings with senior Buying colleagues
Competitor analysis
Identify cost saving opportunities
Identify and implement new systems and processes to improve speed to shelf
About You
Essential:
HACCP Level 3
Technical experience within Food Manufacturing, Quality or Retail
Able to influence cross functionally and across all levels within the business
Experience working with both internal and external stakeholders
Previous experience as a Product Technologist in a product facing role
Strong attention to detail
Good understanding of the retail product development process
Project management skills
Critical path management
Strong communication skills
Highly analytical
Creative mindset
Supplier Management
Cross functional working with commercial teams/other business functions
Food expertise across several product areas/ temperature regimes
Able to work independently and part of a team
Confident, professional, and articulate
Able to prioritise and work to deadlines
Computer Literate: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
High level of attention to detail
Calm under pressure
Able to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously
Desirable:
Experience working at a manufacturing site/ supplier or another major retailer
Knowledge of food products
Knowledge of quality management systems/product safety controls
What youll get in return
Salary starting at £36,625 rising to £42,770
Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm, with the opportunity of remote working up to 2 days per week
5 weeks annual leave plus Bank Holidays
In office flexi-time
Full training provided
Pension scheme
Private employee medical insurance after 4 years
Company sick pay scheme
Company maternity, paternity and adoption pay after 1 year
Long service rewards
Access to MyBenefits, where you can find a wide range of benefits, including our bike to work scheme, shopping and cinema discounts, health cash plan, a FREE will, travel and discounted gym memberships, as well as a host of benefits to support your financial and wellbeing needs
Access to a free,24/7, confidential virtual GP service for all Aldi Colleagues and their children (under the age of 16)
* Youll need to live within 90 minutes of your main working location
Aldi is an equal opportunities employer. Were committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and are dedicated to promoting a culture of inclusion, providing an environment in which collaboration, respect and fairness are essential. We value diversity and are dedicated to treating all of our colleagues and prospective colleagues fairly and with respect.
If youre looking for a career that gives you more, apply today!
*Please be aware that this role does not fulfil the requirements for visa sponsorship
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