Qualifications
Key ResponsibilitiesLead and manage cross-functional ingredient onboarding projects from initiation to menu launch across the Nordic markets.Serve as the primary liaison between Sourcing and Product, ensuring alignment on ingredient specifications, priorities, and timelines.Develop and maintain a clear, real-time NID pipeline, including concept allocation, risks, dependencies, and anticipated launch timings.Enhance speed-to-menu by fostering improved structure, visibility, and alignment among stakeholders.Identify and address structural challenges such as packaging formats, transit trials, shelf life, or certification requirements, and formulate actionable plans to unlock high-potential ingredients.Craft data-driven business cases for high-impact or high-risk ingredients to facilitate leadership decision-making.Establish and maintain a quarterly roadmap for ingredient ideation and onboarding aligned with consumer trends, competitor activities, and insights from other markets.Review and confirm ingredient pricing, specifications, and operational conditions in partnership with relevant stakeholders.
About the job
About the Role
At HelloFresh, we believe that ingredients are the cornerstone of our exceptional product offerings. As we broaden our menus and concepts across the Nordics, the demand for swift innovation, enhanced ingredient variety, and a robust structure for ingredient onboarding has reached an all-time high.
As the Ingredient Project Manager, you will take charge of the entire New Ingredient Development (NID) process across Sweden, Norway, and Denmark, ensuring that new ingredients transition smoothly from concept to menu while balancing quality, cost, operational viability, and time-to-market.
Working within the Culinary (Product) team, you will be a vital link between Product and Sourcing. You will collaborate closely with Local and International Sourcing Managers, FSQA, Supply Chain, Marketing, and Menu Planning to guarantee a seamless onboarding experience and to maintain clear communication regarding progress, challenges, and opportunities.
This is a high-impact and visible role where you will introduce structure to the ingredient development process, challenge existing limitations such as packaging, shelf life, and certification requirements, and unlock opportunities that allow us to innovate more rapidly without sacrificing quality or margins.
About HelloFresh
HelloFresh is a leading meal kit provider dedicated to delivering fresh ingredients and delicious recipes to our customers. With a strong commitment to sustainability and innovation, we continuously strive to enhance our culinary offerings and provide exceptional service.