Italy Food Product Developer

Mission

The mission of the Food Product Developer is to support the development and expansion of the organization’s service portfolio within the agrifood sector, with a specific focus on second-party audit services and supply chain assurance. #LI-MC1

Key Accountabilities

• Service Portfolio Development
  Design and develop agrifood services with a focus on second-party audits and supply chain assurance, ensuring alignment with market needs (retail/GDO, supply chains).
• Market Analysis
  Monitor industry trends (sustainability, food safety, traceability) and identify customer needs, supporting diversification and strategic positioning.
• Service Design
  Define scalable service models (audits, schemes, protocols) and support business case development and pricing.
• Go-to-Market Execution
  Support service launches (pilot, rollout), ensuring alignment with sales and operations and monitoring adoption.
• Stakeholder Engagement
  Build relationships with key players (GDO, food companies, associations) and support commercial teams in developing opportunities.
• Partnership Development
  Identify and support strategic partnerships to expand service offerings and market reach.
• Regulatory Expertise
  Stay updated on standards and regulations, translating them into auditable service solutions.
• Competitive Intelligence
  Monitor competitors and identify differentiation opportunities.
• Continuous Improvement
  Collect feedback and support ongoing service improvement.
• Innovation & Digitalization
  Support integration of digital tools (traceability, data analytics, digital audits) into service offerings.

Education

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of relevant experience in food safety, auditing, or supply chain assurance, with exposure to second-party audits and operational delivery environments.
• Hands-on experience in supply chain audit activities, including planning, coordination, or execution of audits against recognized standards (e.g. ISO 22000, BRC-IFS).
• Basic understanding of second-party audit models and retailer-driven requirements (GDO), with the ability to contribute to the development of structured service offerings.
• Good stakeholder management skills, with experience interacting with clients, auditors, and internal teams to support service delivery and project execution.
• Analytical mindset with familiarity in KPI monitoring, performance tracking, and identification of improvement actions.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and compliance frameworks, with the ability to interpret requirements and support their translation into operational services.
• Experience in coordinating activities or supporting project management, ensuring timelines, quality standards, and deliverables are met.
• Ability to work cross-functionally, collaborating with sales, operations, and technical teams to support service development and market alignment.
• Problem-solving attitude and continuous improvement mindset, with the ability to operate effectively in dynamic and fast-paced environments.
• Interest in innovation and service development, particularly in the areas of supply chain assurance, sustainability, and second-party audit services.

Competencies