NPD Raw Material Coordinator

Reed

Posted 4 days ago, valid for 8 days

Clevedon, Somerset BS21 6TF, England

Full Time

Retirement Plan

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NPD Raw Material Coordinator

Annual Salary: Competitive (Details upon application)
Location: North Somerset
Job Type: Full-time

Reed Food & FMCG are currently representing a leading food manufacturing company specialising in flavourings and seasonings. We are seeking a motivated and energetic NPD Raw Material Coordinator, focusing on optimising the use of raw materials in new product development.

Day-to-Day of the Role:

Proactively source new and provenance ingredients for product development.
Represent the NPD team in raw material meetings and monitor the status of existing materials, working closely with the supply chain.
Solve problems related to raw materials alongside the Technical and Supply Chain teams.
Keep the NPD team informed of any changes in raw material status.
Evaluate and approve replacement raw materials in seasoning applications.
Work with the Technical team to streamline and manage the approval process for new raw materials.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Creative problem-solving skills with the ability to think outside the box.
Proactive initiative and a self-starter attitude.
Strong technical acumen with a thorough understanding of safety and legal standards in food production.
Experience in dealing with ingredient suppliers and managing product quality and availability.
A keen interest in the food industry, staying updated on trends and innovations.
Commercial awareness with an understanding of cost management, scalability, and production feasibility.
Solution-oriented mindset with tenacity and resilience.
Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Benefits:

Competitive pension scheme.
WPA Healthcare NHS Top-up Scheme effective upon successful completion of the probationary period.
Death in Service policy of twice the basic salary, including access to the Help and Hand Benefits Scheme.
Employee Benefits Scheme offering discounts with major retailers and an Employee Assistance Programme.
Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with service, plus additional days for Christmas shutdown.

To apply for the NPD Raw Material Coordinator position, please submit your up-to-date CV to be considered for interview.