Global Product Intern
New Zealand, Auckland
ZURU Edge – Product and Operations /
Internship /
On-site
We are looking for a product intern to join our Baby team on a part-time basis! This is a great opportunity for a student looking to kick-start their career in product and gain experience in the FMCG industry.
About ZURU
ZURU is on a mission to disrupt across industries, challenge the status quo and catalyst change through radical innovation and automation advances. This is in play in different pillars of the company: ZURU Toys are re-imagining what it means to play; ZURU Tech is shaping a better future by leading the next building revolution; ZURU Edge is pioneering new generation FMCG brands to better serve modern consumers.
Founded in 2003 by EY Entrepreneur of the Year and World Entrepreneur Hall of Fame brothers Nick and Mat Mowbray, ZURU has quickly grown to a team of over 5000 direct and indirect members across more than 30 international locations.
One of the largest toy companies in the world, globally recognised and award-winning brands include Bunch O Balloons, Mini Brands, XSHOT, Rainbocorns and Smashers. Our global FMCG brands include MONDAY Haircare, Rascal + Friends, NOOD, BONKERS, and Gumi Yum Surprise.
Your Role
You will collaborate with all global stakeholders to assist in the execution of the global product strategy for the Baby vertical, for both our existing & future brands and product categories. You will also play a key role in the expansion of our very own vertically integrated factory, helping to drive both branded and private label efficiencies and growth opportunities.
This role offers a broad insight into all the necessary steps to take a product from an idea to an international success. If you’re interested in product development, data analysis, manufacturing & supply chain and want to be part of one of the fastest growing FMCG companies in the world, this role is perfect for you.
Core Roles and Responsibilities
- Assist in the delivery of ZURU’s global product strategy within the Baby vertical, whilst helping to run the day-to-day operations.
- Collaborate closely with the teams in China to help drive manufacturing efficiencies & cost savings across our whole supply chain, improving speed to market for our customers
- Assist in the factory transition plan and the management of the subsequent upstream & downstream impacts
- Identify gaps in the market whilst helping to ideate product opportunities & improvements
- Assist in the creation of both internally & externally facing templates & documents to standardise our product development process and professionalise our external data presentation
- Ensure our benchmark product performance data bank is up to date whilst managing in house & 3rd party testing & claim substantiation
- Improve our data accuracy and accessibility for our global stakeholders
- Assist in the creation & implementation of new processes to optimise the product development process.
Skills and Experience Required
- In the process of completing a degree in Engineering/Data Analytics/Science/Business Management
- Exceptionally organised & self-driven
- Highly analytical, with a data-driven mindset
- High attention to detail and naturally curious
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment whilst juggling many different tasks
- Ability to follow & meet project timelines
- Problem solver with a solution focussed approach
- Confident communicator with global teams, both verbally & written
- Strong desire for continuous improvement
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel
LIFE@ZURU
At ZURU, we have cultivated a high-performing culture that encourages excellence. Our team works towards ambitious goals, learning, performing, and improving together, all while having fun. We empower talented individuals to do their best work every day.
At ZURU, you get out what you put in. You are responsible for driving your own career and we provide the platform to achieve it. As ZURU is on such a fast growth trajectory, there are opportunities here that you won’t find anywhere else.
We recognise that ZURU’s success stems from our people and you can only be at your best when you are looking after yourself. ZURU encourages all our team members to invest in their wellbeing by providing an array of benefits and tools.
WHAT WE OFFER
🌱 Culture for Growth
🧘 Health & Well Being Benefits (including an onsite 24/7 gym)
🌎 Global Opportunities
💡 Surrounded by an A Player Team
💰 Competitive Remuneration
🐶 Furry Office Friends
🍓 Lots of fresh fruit, coffee, pals fridge and more
ZURU – Tomorrow Reimagined
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