JUNIOR NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPER

Written By Lucy Shoemaker

Overview of Role

Being highly self-motivated, proactive, and organised is essential for success in this role. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a product development environment and/or experience within the FMCG industry at an administrative or junior level.

This role is ideal for someone early in their career as a product developer who is looking for a company to grow with.

Principal Accountabilities

  • Setting up spec sheets and Purchase Authorisation forms

  • Co-ordinating the review and approval of formula and component samples with the technical team on a weekly basis.

  • Consistent organisation of project samples.

  • Assisting Product Developers in ad hoc tasks such as requesting component cutters, creating sample approval forms, market research, PA updates. 

  • Supporting in conducting comp shops and store visits / benchmark purchasing

  • Completing detailed artwork checks prior to final NPD sign off, in line with deadlines.

  • Supporting the developers to build product briefs for sourcing.

  • Keeping a close eye on market trends, being able to correctly identify and size category opportunities at both macro and micro level, presenting insights to the Head of NPD & Creative Director.

  • Able to read and interpret critical paths and coordinating relevant task completion across internal teams to ensure project deadlines are met.

  • Essential time management in multiple projects’ critical path and ensuring these are updated weekly.

  • Carrying out bi-monthly comp shops to identify white space, gaps in the market and innovation ideas. Presenting new ideas to the team and Head of NPD. 

Skill Set Requirements

  • A minimum of 2 years’ experience in FMCG product development environments. 

  • Possess an understanding and passion for the beauty industry and a keen interest in trends.

  • Comfortable working in an environment where there are multiple products, ranges and categories being developed in parallel, to tight lead times.

  • Highly organised.

  • Strong attention to detail.

  • Independent and proactive.

  • Enthusiastic and energetic with a drive to develop.

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

Please apply by email to natalie.alexander@qpcglobal.com

Lucy Shoemaker
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