Product Manager

JTH Recruitment Ltd ,
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
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Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £27,000 per annum

Overview

Another exciting opportunity to join our FMCG client as a Product Manager, candidates can expect to work with a great team of people in a dynamic company that continues to grow and develop. We are looking for professional experienced Product Managers that are looking for a challenging and rewarding role. Role Description Responsible for managing New Product Development of all new products. Key driver of NPD internally through the business this involves co-ordinating multi-functions and activities, including close liaison with buyers, Packaging technologist, R&D, Production and packaging suppliers. NPD project management of multiple customers and projects liaising directly with customers for full service and free issue. Managing that all launches and NPD projects are delivered on time against CPA Role Responsibilities NPD Management Support BDM on creation of initial project CPA. Responsible for Creation & circulation of BOMS 's from supplied BDM FA Responsible for reporting to BDM if costs alter post customer quote sign off. Arrange , Lead Risk Analysis Meetings and issue minutes Attend & lead weekly NPD meetings and issue clear NPD team actions and deadlines. Update internal CPA weekly - advice BDM if any delays in CPA which could impact customer launch date. Arrange and lead Final Product Approval Sign Off Meeting Produce pack copy for submission to customer if applicable - full service only Arrange & lead pre-artwork meeting. Issue minutes with actions and deadlines - full service only if applicable Manage artwork checking through the business - full service only if applicable Mock up all artworks onto actual primary packs for total range consistency - full service only if applicable Attend print runs - full service only if applicable Arrange & lead Pre-Production meeting and issue actions and next steps Sending Pre- Production and Production Seals to customer. Attend Line Start Customer Management Managing the NPD project with customer NPD team. Understanding of customer NPD processes and requirements of a supplier. Building their specific requirements into the customer CPA Responsible for creation of customer CPA and managing this with them through the NPD process NPD projects to be managed through agreed weekly conference calls /meetings as appropriate Weekly customer CPA’s to be issued and urgent actions required for customer communicated. Sample / mock-up generation for Customer requirements such as PR , Press and Catalogue Management of customer of development , pre and production seals in line with CPA and production requirements Ad hoc activities to support the BDM with the customer sales drive. Ad hoc tasks customer specific requirements. Candidate Attributes Natural enthusiasm and passion for Health & Beauty Proven Project Management Skills Attention to Detail Tenacious Passionate Team player and team leader Excellent communication skills Responsive - a 'can do’ attitude Flexible , fluid approach able to react to change positively Ability to multi-task and work on multi-projects Highly proficient in MS Office systems including Excel, PowerPoint and Word. Successful within a fast paced environment : responds well to pressure Commercially competent Ambitious & Focussed: willing to work hard for career progression through the business Clean driving licence Experience Evidence of producing and successfully managing CPA’s and multi product NPD projects, delivered on time and within budget Evidence of product development in FMCG category Evidence of successful relationship building with FMCG retail or brand owners

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