Manager Product Development - Toronto, Canada - Metro Inc.

Metro Inc.

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Position Title:

***Manager Product Development

Requisition ID: 36356

Career Group (ADSP):

***Administrative

Division:
Nat - Marques privées

Department:

***Private Label

Work Location:
METRO ON DUNDAS STREET W (#A-DUND)

Province:
Canada : Ontario

Position Type:
Temporary

SUMMARY:

The product development manager works collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to develop private label products in accordance with category strategies and ensure product performance and quality adhere to brand standards and expectations.

This position will be responsible for providing technical, sensory, and quality expertise to Metro Inc. teams and vendors, as well as supporting out for bids with product specification creation.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manage the development of corporate brand products from strategy presentation to handoff, to ensure brand standards are met, preparation / handling instructions are tested, key product attributes are communicated, and specifications are completed.
Manage product lifecycle through PLM by maintaining updates throughout the development process and specification creation for product bids.
Participate in product sensory evaluations, providing honest feedback in a group setting.
Conduct product evaluations of potential alternate suppliers and provide recommendations to the business teams.
Collect, review, and approve product specifications for approved product formulations.
Resolve formulation related issues that may arise from first production, and/or vendor ingredient/formulation changes.
Provide product/category technical expertise to Corporate Brands, procurement, and vendors as required.
Conduct market reviews, product evaluations and make recommendations to align with competitive landscape.
Participate in assortment analysis and trend/ product research as required.
Other projects as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

University degree

years related experience in the food industry

Proficient in Excel, Word, and Outlook platform, including Teams.
French speaking is an asset.
SAP experience would be an asset.
PLM/PPM experience would be an asset.
Minimal travel

SKILLS:

Highly organized, meticulous, and able to effectively manage multiple projects/tasks simultaneously.
Ability to work both collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, and independently as required.
Very good communication and interpersonal skills
Analytical, proactive, and solution driven.

Work location would be Etobicoke at 5559 Dundas Street west. The team works remotely 2-3 days a week. mandatory in office Wednesdays and Fridays, occasional Mondays.

This is a temporary role until May, 2024.

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Metro values, respects and leverages the differences and competences of all employees from a variety of different backgrounds. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment._**
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_ Only applicants that meet the qualifications will be contacted._
**_ We respectfully request no calls or unsolicited resumes from agencies._