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The Company: An excellent opportunity for a Senior Product Developer to join a fast growing, successful, FMCG company who supply both private label and branded products to highly successful leading retailers worldwide. As a Senior NPD Specialist, you will lead the development and launch of new products, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure that their products meet the highest quality standards. The Role: Key Responsibilities Working close with the Creative Director to develop NPD & expand best sellers Researching trends (WGSN) and utilising information from Sales, Brand and Marketing in order to develop customer targeted, commercially viable product, whilst ensuring that the brand ethos is kept the at the heart of each development. Briefing new cosmetic formulation developments into lab teams. Leading tech reviews between all key team members to Identify any issues or concerns. Reviewing and amending formulation samples to ensure they meet the brief. Working with regulations team to ensure that stability and compatibility testing is passed, troubleshooting any issues that may arise, as well as assisting in arranging user trials in order to substantiate marketing claims. Briefing in all initial product CADs to design/graphics team (Opal software). Development of component and packaging artworks from sampling to production. Organising NPD retail packs to distribute to buyers and support the sales team. Sourcing components, packaging & accessories from China & UK suppliers. Collaborating with UK manufacturing & production teams to brief NPD projects, to understand manufacturing capabilities and develop new ways of working as new products and manufacturing capabilities are introduced to the company structure, to support the successful & innovative delivery of new product lines. Managing the critical path and coordinating across lab, technical, graphic, logistic and production teams to ensure project deadlines are met. Aligning with Brand Manager on NPD launch dates. Leading investigations with suppliers on solutions to bring product back on track. Communicating any updates regarding any claims/cost/lead time/MOQ changes to relevant teams. Building cost analysis to ensure D2C and B2B target margins are maintained. Creating pricing ladders and reviewing cost of goods with Head of Commercial and Creative Director to set RRPs. Collaborating with Brand Manager and social & creative team to organise product and model shoots as well as developing and expediting PR and influencer creative mailers for NPD launches Lead the entire product development process, from concept to launch. Work with internal teams and external partners to develop innovative and marketable products. Conduct market research to identify trends, customer needs, and competitor products. Use this information to inform product development decisions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, design, production, and quality assurance, to ensure successful product launches. Ensure all products meet regulatory requirements and safety standards. Stay up-to-date with relevant regulations and industry best practices. Oversee project timelines, budgets, and resources to ensure products are developed and launched on time and within budget. Work with suppliers to source high-quality ingredients and materials. Build strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure smooth production processes. Coordinate product testing and quality assurance processes to ensure products meet company standards and customer expectations. Identify opportunities for innovation in product design, packaging, and formulation. Keep abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends. Provide regular updates on product development progress to senior management and stakeholders. Skills Required: 5 years of experience in new product development in the cosmetics or beauty industry. Deep understanding of the cosmetics industry, a passion for product innovation, and a proven track record in new product development. Strong knowledge of cosmetics industry trends, technologies, and regulatory requirements. Proven track record of successfully launching new products. Excellent project management skills with experience managing multiple projects simultaneously. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Attention to detail and a commitment to quality. By submitting your CV, you are agreeing to the Terms and Conditions as stated on our website and consenting to us processing your personal details in relation to current/future job opportunities. The information that you have submitted to us will be used in order to consider your suitability for the role you have applied for. A copy of our Privacy Policy can also be viewed on our website which explains how we gather, protect and manage any personal data that you share with us Please be aware the duties listed above are an interpretation of the role and do not form any part of your employment contract. Please ask the interviewer any questions about the role that you wish to clarify. Tagged Resources Limited acts as an employment agency . We have 25 years of Recruitment and Industry experience, working with Retail and Supply Chain markets and have various positions available. If this vacancy does not suit your experience and you are looking for a suitable role, please look at our website or follow us on social networking sites. All are updated daily.
Your Company: The team at NET Recruit are partnering with a highly successful manufacturing business to join them on their search for a Product Manager to join their team working remotely. This business has been experiencing a stable period of expansion and success in recent years and have grown their customer reach to a global level, and cover various industries such as aerospace, automotive, telecommunications, medical and consumer electronics. The position holder will have management for one of the key product areas of the business, overseeing the entire product lifecycle whilst playing a critical role in product strategy and market research and alignment. The role will have a lot of involvement within the Asian markets. Role and Responsibilities While in this position your duties may include but are not limited to: Overseeing the entire product lifecycle, from concept to launch Collaborating with specialists on product strategy, providing marketing information and technical knowledge that can used to optimise the strategy Supporting and working with the Project Management team to ensure projects within the function are completed on time and within budget Working alongside various internal teams such as Sales, Marketing and Product to influence and consolidate product development in one clear direction Providing assistance on quotations and other pricing activities Overseeing testing programmes with the aim of identifying improvements on product specifications and accompanying documentation Conducting extensive market research to find trends, assess the competitive market and identify customer needs and requirements Visiting customers to seek ways to improve the product and support the customer understanding of the product Conducting supplier visits to gain a greater understanding of capabilities and possibilities for future product development Participating in events such as trade shows as well as conferences and other press related activities What You Will Need To Apply: To be considered for this role, you must have extensive experience in product management, specifically from within the electronics industry. Additionally, the company is keen to hear from applicants in possession of a degree or technical qualification within a technical related field (electronics, engineering or manufacturing etc). Applicants should be customer focussed with a good commercial acumen. Strong communication skills, alongside great presentation and stakeholder engagement skills are paramount to success in this position. Project Management skills are also desired for this role, alongside the ability to utilise and comprehend insightful data and convert these to reports. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is also needed. What You Will Get In Return: For the successful candidate, the company is offering a competitive salary and package, which will be highly dependent on previous experience and relevant knowledge, with a base salary of up to £45,000. This will accompany a comprehensive benefits package that will include, but is not limited to, a strong company bonus potential, generous holiday allocation and a great pension. This role is now a remote role, with many of the duties being tailored to remote working as the business understands that flexible working arrangements are very important to their employees and where possible they wish to support this. Moreover, the business will provide fantastic opportunities for development and clear routes of progression within the business. There will also be ample opportunity to expand your skills and knowledge, keeping up with market trends and information, therefore ensuring that your knowledge is kept up-to-date and highly transferable. To enquire further about this role, please reach out to: Joshua Whitton - Recruitment Partner M: E: