Npd manager

NPD Manager – Caerphilly

Salary: £40k-£45k DOE

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time

Working hours: Monday – Friday - 07:30 till 16:30,

We are seeking an experienced NPD Manager to join a large successful company based near Caerphilly.

Key Responsibilities:

1. To aid defining the range strategy to ensure we strengthen the value proposition.
2. To manage the whole product development lifecycle from brief to successful launch.
3. Range planning process including upkeep with range amendments, deletions, and product introductions.
4. Running the weekly NPD meeting to progress report range development and critical path decision making.
5. Critical path timeline management to success launch.
6. Successful on time development of new products, accessories and point-of-sale materials and displays.
7. Present new product ideas for assessment along with feasibility costings.
8. Direct briefing and liaison with overseas factories. Teams calls and in person if deemed appropriate.
9. Ensuring all new products meet quality, technical, and production requirements.
10. Drafting and signing off specifications in line with the new products being developed.
11. Working with the Purchasing team to firm up costings and liaison with factories.
12. Brainstorming new ideas to meet customer requirements.