Job Description
What You Will Do As a Food Developer (m/f/d) , you will play a key role in shaping and expanding KoRo’s diverse product portfolio – from initial concept to market launch. This role brings together creativity in ideas, food formulation and food processing, blending it with a strong sense of market trends and delivered through a structured project execution. Working closely with internal teams and external partners, you’ll have the opportunity to drive innovation and make a tangible impact. Your responsibilities will include: Identify trends, market opportunities, and gaps in the existing assortment to propose new product concepts. Develop and implement product ideas in line with KoRo’s overall product strategy and brand vision. Manage the end-to-end product development process : briefing, sampling, internal coordination, testing, launch, and continuous improvement. Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and manufacturers Collaborate cross-functionally with Quality Management, Legal, Operations, and Marketing to ensure smooth project execution. Keep up with innovations in the food industry, including new technologies, ingredients, and consumer trends. What You Bring You bring 2+ years of professional experience in product development within the food industry You hold a university degree in food technology, nutrition science, product management, or a comparable field. You live in Berlin /the surrounding area or are willing to relocate for your new position You are fluent in English (German is a plus). You have a strong grasp of quality standards, sensory evaluation, and end-to-end product lifecycle processes – with depth depending on your experience level. You have a refined understanding of taste, texture, and ingredient functionality and you're confident when it comes to evaluating and iterating on product samples. You combine an entrepreneurial mindset with a hands-on mentality – you take initiative, work independently, and push projects forward with
