Product Specification Specialist

2 weeks ago


Hawthorn East, Victoria, Australia Coles Full time

About the Role

We're seeking a highly skilled Product Specification Specialist to join our Commercial team at Coles Group. As a key member of our team, you will play a critical role in ensuring the quality and consistency of our own-brand products.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the application of food and non-food specification quality standards to achieve agreed Gold Standard.
  • Collaborate with Product Technologists and suppliers to deliver timely completion and review of product specifications.
  • Support the delivery of Coles' Food Import Compliance Agreement by ensuring specification compliance information is updated.
  • Contribute to the development and regular reporting of specification quality KPIs.
  • Work with product technologists and suppliers on action plans to address gaps against the Gold Standard.
  • Develop and support graduates to foster a 'one team' approach.

About You

  • 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.

What We Offer

At Coles Group, we're committed to creating a workplace that's safe, respectful, and inclusive for all our team members. We offer flexible work arrangements, additional leave, and parental leave entitlements. We're also dedicated to building a gender-equal team and a culture that's diverse, inclusive, and welcoming.

How to Apply

If you're passionate about product quality and specification management, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your application, and we'll be in touch to discuss further.



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