More about the role
We're looking for someone to come and support all product development activity within the various categories of our chilled food range. You will ensure the Existing Product Development (EPD) and New Product Development (NPD) end to end processes are completed on time and in full.
You’ll be part of the full Concept to Launch Process. Analysing category data to define areas of opportunity for Morrisons, keeping abreast of the market to ensure Myton products are best in class. Carrying out regular benchmarking sessions to ensure targets are being adhered to.
The role is mainly based out of one of our biggest chilled manufacturing sites (Winsford) where we are launching over 130 products a year including steaks, mince, meatballs, burgers, kababs, sliced and diced meats. There will be a need to attend meetings at the Morrisons Head office ( in Bradford) and visit some of the other sites and suppliers. There may also occasionally be a requirement to work the occasional day over the weekends in peak season.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the concept to launch process
- Support the NPD Specialist and Manager to deliver the Site Product Development Plan
- Attend customer research listening groups and debriefs
- Deliver concise category analysis from trusted data sources
- Work closely with the operations team to ensure Chilled products are the best in class
- Work in collaboration with technical experts within the business safeguarding the quality of proposed ranges for all of Morrisons customers
- Ensure products produced are profitably priced and meet margin expectations
- Ensure all pricing and samples presented to customers are correctly priced and prepared in a timely manner
More about our perks
- Generous holiday entitlement
- 15% discount in our supermarkets and convenience stores from the day you join us
- Additional 10% discount card for a friend or family member
- Genuine career progression and development opportunities - read more about our Leadership School here
- Subsidised staff canteen
- Free parking
- Competitive pension and life assurance
- Healthcare / Wellbeing benefits including Aviva Digital GP
- 'MyPerks' with discounts at high street shops, cinemas and gyms, and lots more
- Optional payroll charity donations
- A range of family-friendly policies including 26 weeks maternity and adoption leave along with neonatal and fertility leave
More about you
First and foremost you will have a passion for food and an eye for detail. You will have knowledge of the chilled market ideally and experience working within the food development process. You will have great relationship building skills being able to connect and work with many stakeholders across the business with the ability to influence. Enthusiasm and drive to deliver results with commercial judgement is also key.
About UsSkills Required
- Experience working within the food development process
- Knowledge of the chilled food market
- Passion for food and strong attention to detail
- Relationship-building and stakeholder collaboration skills
- Ability to influence stakeholders across the business
- Commercial judgement and enthusiasm to deliver results
Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Shopping discounts and everyday savings programs are highlighted as meaningful perks that add tangible value. Feedback suggests these benefits are particularly attractive for those who regularly shop with the company.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Holiday entitlement is described as generous for the sector and can increase with service. Feedback suggests this breadth of leave stands out compared with basic retail provisions.
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Parental & Family Support — Enhanced family-related leave, including support for maternity, adoption, paternity, neonatal and fertility needs, is emphasized as a strong part of the package. Feedback suggests these policies exceed standard retail expectations.
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What We Do
Morrisons is a UK-based supermarket and integrated food business serving customers through a nationwide network of stores and online delivery channels. Its operations span grocery retail, wholesale, distribution, and food manufacturing. The company sells a broad range of fresh and packaged foods and emphasizes vertical integration, sourcing and processing about half of its fresh food itself, with a purpose of making good food affordable for everyone.
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