Roost Associate Product Developer
Irving, Texas
• Who we are
With more than 13,000 stores in the U.S. and 84,000 stores globally, it is no wonder 7-Eleven, Inc. has been named an iconic brand. In addition to 7-Eleven stores, 7-Eleven, Inc. also operates and franchises Speedway, Stripes, Laredo Taco Company and Raise the Roost locations.
Since inventing the convenience industry in 1927, 7-Eleven has built a rich 96-year history filled with beloved products like Slurpee, Big Gulp and Big Bite, and fan-favorite holidays like Slurpee Day and Bring Your Own Cup Day.
Now, 7-Eleven is on a mission to contemporize the brand and redefine convenience - and we need your help.
• About This Opportunity
Key responsibilities:
- Lead the product development, testing and implementation of fresh food products through the 7-Eleven business system by working closely with a cross functional team (QA, Engineering, Purchasing, Ops Development, Sensory, Packaging, Marketing, etc) utilizing 7-Eleven's MD Stage Gate Product Development Process
- Identify high potential products/platforms to fill 1-2-year calendar pipeline for regional and national product launch
- Develop strategies and timelines for product development projects; drive projects to ensure key milestones are met; identify contingency plans and assess risks.
- Develop relationships with supplier/partners to manage and positively influence product development; use technical skills to outline development approach and guidelines.
- Manage nutritional labeling requests for Raise the Roost product launches.
- Develop recipe cards, job aids and training videos in partnership with L&D team for all new product and process launches in partnership with category and food operations design.
- Effectively communicate project details and strategies to groups to internal and external stakeholders, including presentations to executive level leadership and supplier partners.
- Specification development expertise for all ingredients/food products in TraceGains system.
- Utilize consumer insights and industry trends to identify high potential new product/platforms.
- Identify capabilities needed including equipment, packaging, ingredients, and longer-term innovation opportunities
- Utilize food science knowledge and manufacturing background to troubleshoot product and process quality issues/areas for improvement.
- Regular travel (st production runs, tradeshows etc.
Education:
- Bachelors/4 Yr Degree
Created: 2024-09-27
Reference: 2024-268575
Country: United States
State: Texas
City: Irving
ZIP: 75063
About 7-ELEVEN
Founded in: 1927
Number of Employees: 135000
Website: https://www.7-eleven.com/
Career site: https://careers.7-eleven.com/
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/7-Eleven
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/7eleven/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/7Eleven
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