Specification Quality Expert

2 weeks ago


Hawthorn East, Victoria, Australia Coles Full time

Job Title: Specification Quality Expert

We're seeking a Specification Quality Expert to join our Commercial team at Coles Group. In this role, you'll act as a custodian of specification quality in our Own Brand product specification database.

About the team

Our Commercial team is a large but close-knit group, bringing diversity of thought, backgrounds, and experience to every Business Unit at Coles Supermarkets, and Coles Local.

About the role

You'll lead the application of food and non-food specification quality standards to consistently achieve agreed Gold Standard. This will involve working closely with Product Technologists and suppliers to deliver timely completion and review of product specifications.

About you and your skills

  • Tertiary degree in Food Science or related field
  • Minimum of five years' experience in product development, specification creation/management
  • Experience with Oracle, AFGC's Product Information Forms, Hamilton Grant or similar systems highly regarded
  • Experience working in retail, FMCG or similar category-led organisations
  • Working knowledge of specification development and maintenance
  • Confident stakeholder management and engagement skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Proven analytical, problem-solving and time management skills

We value diversity and inclusion

We're committed to creating a workplace that is safe and respectful for our team. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures, abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities. If you require adjustments to our recruitment process, please don't hesitate to contact us.



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