Product Development Specialist

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You will be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of all technical liquid development elements for Product Developments projects. This includes developing RTDs, juices, cream liquors, carbonated beverages, and ciders from obtaining a brief through to manufacturing, while meeting cost targets and quality standards of Asahi Beverages.Additionally, you will deliver supply chain initiatives, explore new ingredient technology, and implement new products. You'll be working creatively, with a collaborative team and wider stakeholder network, adhering to quality standards and compliance requirements to bring new beverages to fruition.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop leading edge product formulations with sensory competitive advantage, that delight consumers and customers.Leverage ingredient suppliers to explore new ingredients and technologies that offer differentiated products to consumers. Create concept liquids that bring new opportunities to life and present these to commercial partners/marketing.Work side-by-side with and influence Marketing, Supply Chain, Regulatory, Legal and Insights/Consumer Science colleagues, to successfully deliver NPD projects, to the high-quality standard of Asahi Beverages.Pro-actively engage marketing, insights and regulatory to ensure all desired marketing claims defined and substantiated through use of ingredient technology.Ensure product stability over product shelf life and address any shortcomings.Manage and create master data for NPD, generate accurate and fully compliant artwork briefs and approve final artwork.Generate accurate finished product specifications for NPD products and ensure smooth implementation into manufacture plant, troubleshooting any issues uncovered.Deliver supply chain and value creation projects.About YouDegree qualification in Food Science, Chemistry, Formulation Science, Bioscience, or related discipline.Having a background in FMCG, beverages, food manufacturing or flavour houses is advantageous.Experience in delivering NPD projects, driving product development to implementation into manufacturing sites.Good understanding of brands and brand-led innovation. Capable to influence brand teams and insights teams, to develop well-defined deliverables and delivering to timelines.Proven track record of problem solving in a complex manufacturing environment.Experience with systems such as SAP and Hamilton Grant would be highly regarded.Asahi Beverages is a leading beverage organisation with a rich and varied history. Part of the Oceania Region, our New Zealand head office is based in Parnell, Auckland, with our manufacturing centre located in Papakura. We produce and market some of New Zealand's most iconic brands, including Major Major, Long White, Peroni, Asahi Super Dry, Lipton's Iced Teas and Charlies Juices. We have a great track record of success, we work at pace, our teams are high-performing, and there's always a lot going on. There are many opportunities in our company for those ready to take them on!We're proud of who we are, and humble in how we work – we believe in creating a culture of excellence, innovation, and diversity. We offer a range of benefits such as product discounts, flexible work arrangements, health and wellness programs, and learning & development opportunities. We are passionate about our commitment to the communities we serve and are clear on our role in enhancing environmental sustainability and social responsibility.We are a Circle Back Initiative employer and commit to responding to all applicants.
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