About the job

We're currently recruiting a New Product Development Specialist to work within our Commercial Team. This is a permanent, full time position.

In this role implement the Brand & Trading strategy for the development of Own Brand products. You will ensure that all products deliver against their benchmark and that innovation & newness reflects customer needs. Working alongside your technical colleagues to ensure that all products comply with Morrisons technical policies.

Some of your responsibilities will include:

Deliver innovation & product development in your commercial area to deliver against Own Brand & Commercial targets.

Ensure all new products are developed to required quality standards and land on time as part of agreed activity.

Develop relationships with suppliers to ensure delivery of agreed iconic lines

Actively seek out food trends and apply to your new product development, both within the market and future thinking

Improve nutritional content of Own Brand products – delivering robust plans for Salt, Sugar & Calorie reduction

Deliver internal / external PR of Own Brand

Control and maintain integrity of all product documentation

This role is based at our fantastic head office in Bradford. Boasting an on-site restaurant, coffee shop, convenience and sample store, prayer room, free parking and regular company-wide events and promotions. Ideally, applicants will live within a reasonable distance of our office.

About you

We’ve built an incredibly diverse business, and we’re working hard to make sure we truly represent the communities we serve. One of the best things about working with so many different people is having the opportunity to listen, learn and connect with lots of different views, perspectives and beliefs.

For this role, we’re looking for someone who has:

Food Science / Technology background

At least 2 years practical experience of Product Development gained from either retail or manufacturing organisation

Creative thinking and ability to convert insight / trends into finished products

Adaptable, can prioritise & flex to the changing needs of the business

Knowledge to create right plans for delivery

Excellent project management, organisational, decision making and communication skills

About us

15% colleague discount in our stores and online, plus 10% for two friends/family members

Car Allowance

Annual bonus scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Company pension contributions

Private healthcare

Perks with over 850 retailers

We're Foodmakers and Shopkeepers and together, we make Morrisons. We’re the only UK retailer with our own manufacturing business spread across 18 sites, not to mention nearly 500 stores, we’ve lots of opportunities for you to play your part. So, whether you want to make the freshest food, sell it, or join us in our head office, we’d love to meet you…