Fresh Food Category Executive/ R&D Executive

OVERVIEW:
The Category Supervisor (CS) will aid the Senior Category Supervisor (SCS) in overseeing one or several product categories belonging to Counter Food and Frozen Food programs in the 7-Eleven Viet Nam convenience store system.
As a CS at 7-Eleven, you will play a pivotal role in driving innovation, enhancing product offerings, and ensuring the continuous improvement of the company's offerings. Your expertise and leadership will contribute to the development of new products, optimization of existing ones, and the implementation of strategic initiatives that align with 7-Eleven's business goals, our customers' discerning and diverse tastes and health requirements while meeting the strictest food safety standards and upholding the high 7-Eleven global brand benchmarks.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Product Development:
- Lead the conceptualization, design, and development of new products, ensuring they meet market demands and customer preferences.
- Oversee the entire product development lifecycle, from ideation to formulation, testing, and production scale-up.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including marketing, supply chain, and quality assurance to bring products to store successfully.
2. Collaboration and Partnerships:
- Collaborate with external partners, suppliers, and research institutions to leverage external expertise and resources.
- Identify opportunities for collaboration or strategic partnerships that can enhance Category capabilities and accelerate innovation.
3. Quality Control and Compliance:
- Ensure that all products developed meet the company's quality and safety standards, as well as regulatory requirements.
- Implement robust testing protocols and quality control measures to maintain product consistency and integrity.
4. Category & Business Management:
- Monitor category performance, sales trends, and customer insights to identify growth opportunities.
- Support pricing, promotion, and assortment decisions to maximize category performance.
- Evaluate business cases and product performance to support data-driven decision making.
5. Documentation and Reporting:
- Maintain accurate and comprehensive documentation of research methodologies, results, and project progress.
- Generate regular reports for senior management, providing insights into achievements, challenges, and future plans.