Product Manager

Product Manager - Fresh Produce

Location:

Predominantly Maidstone, with cover at Tonbridge and travel to UK satellite sites as required (occasional international travel)

Hours:

40 hours per week, with weekend working on a rota basis (1 in
5)

Reports to:

Senior Technical Manager

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Product Manager to join a large multi site fresh produce business. This is a pivotal role responsible for managing all current and future product categories, ensuring the right quality, allocation and commercial decisions are made to meet customer expectations while delivering budgeted profitability on product consignments.

Acting as the key link between the packhouse, buying, commercial and technical teams, you will take ownership of end-to-end product flow, stock management and quality decision-making across the business.

Key Responsibilities

Take ownership of product allocation and quality decisions across all categories
Act as the key liaison between packhouse/operations, buying, commercial and technical teams
Ensure product decisions align with customer requirements and commercial objectives
Manage the end-to-end operational flow of product consignments, delivering budgeted profitability
Stock management in line with the procurement team, including:
Updating stock sheets and trackers
Preparing stock reports for internal meetings
Monitoring stock arrivals and delivery discrepancies
Managing rejections and collections
Work collaboratively with 3rd party service providers to ensure QA processes are effective, consistent and cost-efficient
Build strong professional relationships with 3rd party QA, warehouse, site and operational teams
Support the technical function with customer management, including direct customer contact where required

Skills, Experience & Knowledge

Essential:

Proven experience within fresh produce ideally berries
Strong communication, negotiation and relationship management skills
Excellent attention to detail and understanding of operational processes
Ability to make informed decisions at pace
Confident using IT systems, software and customer platforms
Full UK driving licence, own vehicle and willingness to travel (expenses covered)
Additional Information

Holiday: 25 days plus Bank Holidays
Bonus:
Discretionary annual bonus based on business performance

For further information, please contact Luan Harrison at More People on (phone number removed)