Are you passionate about developing and optimizing competitive Nearfood products for the Nordic consumer? Then keep reading!
We are right now looking for a Quality Product Specialist to handle our wide range of daily Nearfood products such as batteries, cleaning/laundry, personal care, tissues, baby accessories, electric bulbs and much more.
Your job will be to secure that products meet consumer needs with the right quality and user-friendliness, as well as it complies to Coops high standard for sustainability and legislation.
Your responsibility is to provide relevant technical insight, set up the right quality requirements and suggest product developments and improvements. It is you who has the final say on approving the quality before the products go into the market.
Key responsibilities:
We do not expect you to be an expert in all details within the Nonfood area, but in order to thrive in the role, it is important that you have a can-do attitude and are curious and interested in learning more about the technical details within various product categories and like to dive into details about the products and legislation. Over time, you will develop to become the expert on the categories you are working with.
Your tasks are wide-ranging, but overall, you will work with the following:
- Develop attractive and competitive Nearfood products for the Nordic Private Brand market in close cooperation with suppliers and the procurement team
- Quality assures that the portfolio complies with legislation, Coop's high standards within safety, third-party label criteria (e.g. Nordic Swan) sustainability and quality
- Develop the label text for the products
- Engage in close relationship with our Nordic Quality partners for setting the right quality level on portfolio
- Solve a variety of tasks related to the quality of your categories, such as consumer questions, implementation of new legislation, process development, cross-functional projects among other things
About you:
- It is natural for you to seek insight into new technologies and find ways to improve products
- You are motivated by being responsible for giving our Nordic consumers the best product experience possible
- You have a relevant technical background, probably a Bachelor or a Master
- You are curious by nature to learn more about developing and setting requirements for Nearfood products for retail
- You have some experience in working with legislation and standards
- You have effective written and spoken communication skills in English
- You are comfortable with leading projects and communicating with many stakeholders
- You are precise in your communication and can adapt your communication according to your audience
You can recognize yourself in the following:
- Like to work close together with a team where we support each other
- Have a service-minded, proactive and attentive approach to your stakeholders
- Good collaboration skills
- Self-driven and comfortable with taking ownership of tasks
- Thrive in a busy and developing environment
- Have a proactive and ambitious mindset with a desire to challenge status quo and make a difference
- Have a positive can-do attitude to new challenges
We offer:
- A compelling purpose to create A better every day through leading Nordic private brands
- A dynamic and inclusive workplace culture that values your well-being and where you can be exactly who you are
- A varied day, where you solve a variety of different tasks in close cooperation with your colleagues
- To be a part of a dynamic Nearfood team of 4 dedicated quality specialists
- A close daily cooperation with the procurement team, our suppliers and our Nordic Quality colleagues
- A strong onboarding program so you get well into your new job
- Opportunities for personal and professional development and great influence on the development of the role
- A flexible workplace with the possibility to work from home up to two days a week
- A favorable pension scheme and attractive employee benefits
About Us:
At Coop Trading, our purpose is to make a better everyday through leading Nordic private brands for 27 million Nordic consumers. As a key player in the Nordic purchasing landscape, we represent Coop in Sweden, Denmark, Norway, and SOK in Finland, negotiating Nordic agreements and innovating products for our Private Brands portfolio. This diverse portfolio encompasses both food and daily non-food items within our private brands, Xtra, Coop, and Änglamark.
With over 130 dedicated professionals, 9 in Valencia, Spain, and a network of trusted partners across the Nordic region, Coop Trading is a dynamic, responsible, and ambitious workplace. We work to challenge the status quo delivering the best and most innovative private brand products.
Our commitment to continuously create and develop our engaging and appreciative work environment is a cornerstone of our identity, reflecting our dedication to being an exceptional workplace.
We look forward to hearing from you and look forward to welcoming a new colleague to the team!
Place of work: Center of Vesterbro, Skelbækgade, 1717 Copenhagen
Application deadline: No later than 2nd of March 2025. Applications will be reviewed continuously.
For further information: Quality Manager Malene Teller Blume, 2777 2490 or malene.teller.blume@cooptrading.com
Coop Trading is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We look forward to receiving your application.