Assistant Product Development Lead

2 days ago


Coventry, Coventry, United Kingdom Sainsbury's Full time
Assistant Product Development Lead - Men's, Ladies, and Children's Footwear
About the Role:

Sainsbury's is seeking an experienced Assistant Product Technologist to join our team in ensuring the quality, safety, and sustainability of our products. This role involves working closely with suppliers, traveling to different locations, and developing skills in working with diverse cultures.


Key Responsibilities:
  • To ensure the quality and safety of products across Sainsbury's and our brands
  • Support the Technical Manager and Lead Technologist in delivering the category strategy
  • Manage various aspects of product delivery, including supplier and product approval, competitor benchmarking, customer and store feedback, range reviews, and post-implementation reviews
  • Collaborate closely with buyers, designers, merchandisers, and the supply chain
  • Contribute to identifying supplier selection, implementing improvements in supplier performance and product quality, and maintaining technical records in line with company procedures and legal guidelines

Requirements:
  • Strong communication skills and commercial awareness
  • Ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels
  • Results-driven and able to deliver in a fast-paced retail environment
  • Experience in product development and performance

What We Offer:
  • Competitive salary of £57,500 per annum, plus benefits
  • Colleague discount scheme
  • Pensions scheme and life cover
  • Performance-related bonus
  • Season ticket loans and cycle to work scheme
  • Health cash plans and pay advance
  • Employee assistance programme

Location:

Ansty Park, Coventry, CV7 9RD


Contract Type:

Permanent


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