Location: Greater Manchester
Type: Permanent
Industry: FMCG
Job Ref: TGN5137
We are currently looking for a New Product Developer to join our fast growing, successful, FMCG company.
The role:
* React, identify, and convert market opportunities based on emerging trends with strong commercial aptitude and the ability to correctly identify and size opportunities at both macro and micro level.
* Management of the NPD process through from initial trend concepts to order. Working cross functionally and collaboratively across all aspects of the business including, R&D, technical and design.
* Concept development – offering personalised private label solutions to clients from initial concept cads to packaging and final range look and feel.
* Range plan development – including creation of briefs for design teams and customers.
* Product architecture including copy writing for formulation developments, key ingredient call outs and line up presentations.
* Briefing in new formulation developments, based on client requirements, working closely with in house chemists to develop skincare and colour cosmetic formulations both in the UK and China.
* Work closely with the regulatory team to understand challenges and technical issues surrounding formulation developments, communication, and specifications.
* Sourcing with our far east & UK factories for components and formulations
* Costings – preparing product costings for the Account Managers to quote.
* Sample Management – working with internal teams and our factories to prepare samples for the client’s approval.
* Management of development critical paths, coordinating across teams, to ensure project deadlines are met before hand over to Merchandising teams.
* Create focal relationships with Account Managers & Merchandising for successful delivery of product lines.
Experience
* Excellent communication skills are essential
* Working closely with chemists, marketers, and manufacturers
* Presenting ideas and concepts to management
* Translating technical information for non-technical audiences
* Prior experience in the cosmetics or personal care industry is preferred
* Working in R&D, product development, or a related role
* Familiarity with cosmetic manufacturing processes
* Understanding of the cosmetics retail landscape
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