Exciting Opportunity for NPD Managers

Are you ready to take charge of innovation and development in a dynamic environment?

Our client, a key player in the industry, is offering an exciting opportunity for NPD Managers to lead projects with full autonomy.

As an NPD Manager with our client, you'll have the chance to work on high-end, top-quality products, collaborating with major retailers to bring cutting-edge offerings to market. This role puts you at the forefront of innovation, where your creativity and expertise will shape the future of food products.

If you're passionate about driving new product development and crave the chance to work on projects that make a real impact, seize this opportunity to lead the way in creating premium products for the biggest retailers in the game. Apply now and be part of a team dedicated to excellence in every aspect of product development.

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‍You will be responsible for, but not limited to:

• To ensure the business is at the forefront of innovation and aware of new competitor launches and current food trends.

• To be part of the customer business unit, working alongside all internal functions to deliver best-in-class NPD.
• To ensure that all new products are developed in line with product briefs. These must be commercial work in practice.
• To take ownership of the NPD process by helping put in place procedures and a clear workable process, which is clearly defined within the business. Ensure compliance and communication at each stage effectively both internally & externally.

• To ensure that all raw materials sourced are in line with preferred suppliers & customer brand standards.
• To ensure that customer presentations are carried out professionally and knowledgeably at all times.
• To manage the delivery of NPD from concept to launch including managing customer visits.
• To ensure that all developments satisfy price, quality, technical & operational parameters by means of a feasibility process.
• Ensure that all products developed are in line with company strategy
• Ensure that all developments are well communicated to all internal functions
• Ensure all customer NPD plans are regularly reviewed & updated
• Modify existing recipes to the given requirements eg. upgrading, reducing cost, reducing salt etc.
• To ensure that product benchmarking and new product panels are being carried out both internally & externally (with customers)
• Ensure a smooth handover to the respective site by way of a handover meeting. Follow products through to 1^st factory trials with the process team and then launch.
• Work hands-on in the kitchen when required.
• Ensure that the team work with a “can-do” attitude challenging and innovating ahead of our competitors
• Modify recipes post trials when necessary
• Work closely with account managers to bring direction & NPD focus

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What's required?

• Food science degree or equivalent
  

• 1 -2 years experience in an NPD manager role with retail customer experience
 
• Skills & experience of customer contact including presentations
• Basic computer literacy – excel, word, PowerPoint
• Demonstrate an above standard knowledge & understanding of food
• Excellent presentation skills

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What's in it for you?

£28,000.00 - £32,000.00

Do you think you fit the criteria?

Want to find out more about the role?

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(ID 066)

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