Synopsis of the role :

- The Spice Tailor is a rapidly expanding purveyor of quality Indian foods. Co-founded by celebrity chef Anjum Anand and head-quartered in London, our products are sold in Australia, the Middle East and India. Our clients include Coles, Sainsbury- s, Spinney's and Tesco.

- The successful candidate will be responsible for leading efforts involved in new product / process development and improvements with direct responsibility for some projects.

- This position initiates, evaluates plans, directs, executes, implements, and reports on activities related to the development of new products, improvements or cost savings ideas.

- The key responsibilities for this position are to develop and document new product formulas and processes, support internal and external client needs, and manage projects to budget and timelines.

Essential functions :

The successful candidate will :

- Develop new product ingredients & recipes

- Identify and develop opportunities to maximize sales through food product offering & standards

- Establish new product processes

- Maintain food product standards at all times.

- Monitor & interpret food product performance as a method of optimizing menu selection.

- Identify potential local suppliers of high quality food & packaged food.

- Ensure spot checks of appropriate manufacture, storage, temperature control, delivery & handling, are maintained by both vendors at all times.

- Maintain strong relations with vendors through regular communication, updates, feedback & follow up.

- Have the ability and ambition to grow to the next level within a 2-year timeframe

Have in-depth knowledge of :

- The FMCG space

- Budgets and P&L

Desired Skills & Experience :

Critical skills and job complexity :

Unique knowledge and skills :

In-depth experience of :

- Dealing with limited - shelf-life- products (e.g. food)

- Meeting our client's (the retailers) needs and expectations

- Passionate about food

- Excellent written and spoken English

- Ability to foster and cultivate business partnerships

- Degree educated with specialization

- Advanced food hygiene training.

- Multi-national/cultural food knowledge.

- Experience of implementation of food related programmes.

- Recipe refinement, procurement, food techniques & market food trends.

- Minimum 5 years- experience in management position within either food manufacturing or food beverage related industry.

- Experience of pre packed food development, and ready to drink beverages/juices, beverage mixes.

- Visual merchandising.

Contact types / levels - internal & external : Organisation wide (India & UK) and external.

Problem solving & decision making :

- Analytical and highly numerate

- Excellent decision making ability

- Dynamic and adaptable

Preferred education and experience :

- Experience in a commercial food manufacturing environment

- Food science education, 10-15 years of hands on experience in or working closely with manufacturing.

- Experience in Food Technology is mandatory

Work environment and physical demands :

- New Product Development at TST serves a creative role in development of new products as well as a support role to Operations, Quality, and Client Services to ensure product quality and production efficiency goals are achieved.

- The Spice Tailor has a high performance culture, and our team is collaborative, goal-oriented, hardworking, and passionate about what we do. We are looking for these same qualities in the person who fills this role

Competencies critical to this position :

Core competencies :

- Fully conversant with food safety regulations.

- Motivating Others

- Developing Talent

- Commercial Orientation

- Results Focus

- Impact

- Creative, pro-active,

- Excellent analytical and problem solving skills

- Articulate - strong written and verbal communication skills

Functional competencies :

- Extensive Ingredient and Flavor applications experience

- Willing to travel as needed (25% to 50%)

- Ability to accurately prepare specifications, label declarations and formulations with no technical errors.

- Strong business acumen

- Knowledge in food chemistry and statistical analysis as used in designing experiments and measuring process capabilities.

- Proven ability to interact effectively with department, company or customer associates and experience in a team-oriented environment

- Ability to "think outside the box" and accept or create new ideas and take calculate risks on new products and process development

- Strong computer skills and be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

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