Technical Manager - Beers, Wines and Spirits

We are delighted to share that we have an exciting opportunity for a Technical Manager in the Beers, Wines and Spirits category. As the guardian of our stringent quality & safety policies and standard, you will ensure our products are safe, legal and responsibly sourced, through proactive management of our suppliers and supply chains. You will be responsible for

• Risk assessing my products to be safe, legal, responsibly sourced and meet the Tesco rules & policies.
• Managing and delivering the technical aspects of the product development critical path.
• Managing the delivery our our health and responsible sourcing agenda across my supply base.
• Managing my products to always be great quality through on-going monitoring and improvements.
• Managing risk in our supply chains, from source, ingredients and raw materials, processing, manufacturing and Tesco routes to market. (safety, business & reputational risks).
• Playing an active role in the supplier strategy for my area, ensuring we use the best suppliers & sources.
• Driving & developing supplier capability through collaborative engagement, setting clear goals and measuring progress. I do this by having Joint Quality Plans (JQPs) in place with all relevant suppliers.
• Responding to complaints and incidents quickly and effectively, ensuring stakeholders are aware and relevant action is taken to protect customers and Tesco.
• I challenge myself to learn new skills and keep abreast of the latest thinking in my industry to help drive innovation.
• Developing and coaching my direct reports and supporting them to be their best.
• Following our Business Code of Conduct, acting with integrity and due diligence. I speak up if something isn\'t right.
  
  Supplier & stakeholder management, with strong influencing, communication and presentation skills.
• Project, critical path and risk management, across complex, end-to-end supply chains.
• Strong product and manufacturing knowledge, ensuring delivery of safe, legal and responsibly sourced products.
• Data analysis and sound decision-making to manage quality, risk and performance.
• Relevant industry experience and qualifications, ideally within food/GNF.
• People management experience (where applicable).
• Strong IT and systems capability., Disability Confident
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• Annual bonus scheme of up to 20% of base salary
• Holiday starting at 25 days plus a personal day (plus Bank holidays)
• Private medical insurance
• 26 weeks maternity and adoption leave (after 1 years' service) at full pay, followed by 13 weeks of Statutory Maternity Pay or Statutory Adoption Pay, we also offer 6 weeks fully paid paternity leave
• Free 24/7 virtual GP service, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for you and your family, free access to a range of experts to support your mental wellbeing