Product Development Specialist

Job description:

At Wesfarmers Health we strive to make health, beauty and wellness experiences simpler, more affordable and easier to access for all Australians.

Our portfolio includes well-known names like Priceline and Priceline Pharmacy, as well as our medi-aesthetics brands, Clear Skincare Clinics and SILK Laser Clinics. In the digital space, we're proud to have SISU Health and InstantScripts—and most recently, we've launched our newest beauty retail brand, atomica.

About us:

What began in 1910 as a small co-operative of just three pharmacies has grown into Wesfarmers Health—a leading Australian organisation in health, beauty, and wellness.

Today, Wesfarmers Health proudly employs over 3,600 team members, all committed to delivering accessible, innovative, and trusted health and beauty services to Australians nationwide, across retail, medi-aesthetics, digital health, and wholesale and supply chain operations.

What you'll do:

Join our Private Label Team for an exciting
12-month
parental leave cover opportunity as a Product Development Specialist.  Reporting to the Senior Product Development Manager, this role is responsible for executing the private label product development roadmap.  You will build strong relationships with our suppliers to launch affordable, high quality product ranges which our customers will love.

If you are passionate about creating exciting product ranges across a broad range of health and beauty categories and  thrive in a fast-paced, commercial environment, this could be the role for you

A little about the Private Label team:

Private label is a key pillar of our business strategy and is on an exciting growth journey. Our private label team develop products across a wide range of beauty and health categories which are sold in both our retail and wholesale division (including Priceline, Priceline Pharmacy, independent wholesale pharmacy customers and our latest retail formats atomica and Instant Scrips Pharmacy Health Hub).

Collaborating closely with the Category Teams, the Specialist:

• Develops NPD pipelines and product strategies within Health and Beauty categories
• Is responsible for product development from concept through to on-shelf of Private Label Health and Beauty product ranges and line extensions within our retail and wholesale portfolios, project-managing the development and timelines
• Researches and presents innovations and market insights
• Identifies product, range, and brand gaps within the Private Label portfolio and presents opportunities to the wider Private Label and Category teams
• Reports weekly on Private Label business performance within your categories
• Supports strategic sourcing from key supply partners, effectively managing relationships to drive development plans, improve quality, optimise profitability, and reduce risk

If you love the Health and Beauty world and are passionate about creating great products, we would love to hear from you

What you'll bring:

• Relevant experience in Product Development, Category Management, or R&D, ideally within health and beauty categories

• Experience in product development processes, having worked closely with inventory teams, including demand planning and forecasting

• Knowledge of TGA regulations is beneficial

• Excellent time and workload management skills, with the ability to prioritise and deliver exceptional work within required timeframes

• Project management experience to drive development projects efficiently, and to document and communicate key deadlines

• Excellent attention to detail

• Sound analytical skills to analyse data and communicate insights to address and support performance

• Passionate about health and beauty categories, staying up to date with industry trends

• Perseverance and resilience to manage setbacks, communicate clearly and effectively at all levels, and work within a fast-paced environment

• Flexible, with a positive outlook towards change, ability to self-manage, and proficiency in Microsoft Suite and common systems

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant field

Why us?

• Access to employee benefits across Wesfarmers including team member discounts at Bunnings, Kmart, Target, Officeworks, OnePass, Priceline and Clear Skincare Clinics.

• Ongoing professional development and career opportunities across the Wesfarmers Health Division and the broader Wesfarmers Group.

• Novated leasing options

• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - available to all team members and their immediate family members, 24/7, 365 days a year

• Beautiful outdoor terrace for work and recreation.

• Food, coffee and health & wellbeing facilities onsite including a landlord operated gym

• Dedicated end of trip facilities (cycle racks, showers, lockers).

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants

Wesfarmers Health aims to become an employer of choice for First Nations Australians, through investments that attract, empower and retain First Nations team members within our stores, distribution centres, clinics and corporate offices.

As part of the Wesfarmers group, we provide authentic support through a diverse range of programs and initiatives, designed to empower you on your journey towards personal achievement and professional advancement.