Npd Manager

Are you an NPD Manager looking to join a growing business with excellent opportunities for progression? In this role, you'll be working in a company that places a strong emphasis on employee well-being and boasts a fantastic company culture. You'll have the chance to develop a diverse range of products and recipes, with a split between project management and innovation-led NPD. With hybrid working options and the opportunity to oversee projects from concept to launch, this is a great opportunity for someone passionate about driving innovation in a supportive and forward-thinking environment. ‍ ‍You will be responsible for, but not limited to: * Manage NPD projects assigned to you from concept to the successful product launch. * Manage the critical path to ensure that each stage of the brief is followed, keeping all parties updated (supplier, customer & the relevant teams). * Keep up to date with NPD trends, and market data/research. * Raise project briefs against customer or account manager criterion ensuring that the key attributes of each brief is recorded and that the focus (price, quality, timing etc) to its success is clear to all stakeholders. * Support the commercial team in preparation for customer presentations. * Following customer taste panels and analysis of samples supplied, provide the feedback to the suppliers engaged in the project and agree action plans and timelines for the next steps with all stakeholders (customer, suppliers & the relevant teams). * Ensure that the BRC process is followed and that all the appropriate emails and documents are gathered and that the approved product is entered on the product matrix before it is launched. * Understand fully and remain updated with supplier capabilities. * Ensure all internal admin is regularly updated in an accurate and timely fashion. * Embrace the company culture. ‍ What's required? * Minimum 3, ideally 5 years’ experience working in a similar role. * A degree in food technology. * Experience working with the ‘Big 4’ Retailers (Tesco, Sainsburys, Aldi, Morrisons etc). * A strategic and innovative thinker with good attention to detail. * Good time management and organisation skills. * Strong interpersonal and communication skills across all levels and functions. * Client locations can often be in areas not easily accessed by public transport therefore a full driving licence is a necessity. ‍ What's in it for you? £45,000.00 per annum ‍ Do you think you fit the criteria? Want to find out more about the role? ‍ ID 122 ‍