Innovation Planner

AVON; Northampton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Avon seeks an Innovation Planner to support product development, maintain accurate data across systems, and ensure on-time launches. You will coordinate timelines, prepare stakeholder communications, and help drive informed decisions with supplier and cross-functional teams.

In this role you will manage product information, assist with meetings, and contribute insights from market research. A strong eye for detail and proficiency in MS Office are essential for success in a collaborative,

Qualifications

• Attention to detail with focus on accurate data and timelines.
• Comfortable working with systems, data, and administrative processes.
• Good numerical skills and ability to analyze information.
• Capability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive, solution-focused approach with independence and collaboration.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder relationship building.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Interest in product development, innovation and market trends.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and updating product information across internal systems and databases.
• Monitoring project timelines and supporting critical path management.
• Producing reports, updates and communications for stakeholders.
• Coordinating product samples, deliveries, and supplier communications.
• Supporting meetings with notes, documentation and follow-up actions.
• Managing product approvals, imagery, descriptions and compliance checks.
• Conducting competitor and market research to identify trends and opportunities.
• Supporting pricing, benchmarking and product performance reporting.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data management

Numerical skills

Multitasking

Proactive problem solving

Organizational skills

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Interest in product development

Education

A-level education or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

You've picked a great time to join Avon. We're the company that puts purpose, people and relationships at the heart of everything we do. The company that's 135 years young and only just getting started. As part of the Regent LP family, we're committed to being the best beauty company for the world by generating a positive environmental, economic and social impact for our communities across the globe.

Role Type

Permanent

What you'll be doing:

At Avon, we're passionate about innovation and creating products that delight our customers. As an Innovation Planner, you'll play a key role in supporting the product development process, ensuring product information is accurate, timelines stay on track, and teams have the visibility they need to deliver successful launches.

You'll be at the heart of our innovation process, helping to keep product launches moving smoothly from concept to market. Working closely with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and stakeholders, you'll manage product information across multiple systems, coordinate activities against key timelines, and provide valuable administrative and reporting support. You'll also help maintain accurate product data, track samples, support meetings, and contribute insights that enable informed business decisions.

Key responsibilities:

• Maintaining and updating product information across internal systems and databases.
• Monitoring project timelines and supporting critical path management.
• Producing reports, updates, and communications for stakeholders.
• Coordinating product samples, tracking deliveries, and supporting supplier communications.
• Supporting innovation and category meetings through note‑taking, documentation, and follow‑up actions.
• Managing product approvals, imagery, descriptions, and compliance checks.
• Conducting competitor and market research to identify trends and opportunities.
• Supporting pricing, benchmarking, and product performance reporting activities.

What we're looking for

• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering accurate, high‑quality work.
• Confidence working with systems, data, and administrative processes.
• Good numerical skills and the ability to analyze information effectively.
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, matrix environment.
• A proactive, solution‑focused approach with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships across teams and with external partners.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook.
• An interest in product development, innovation, and market trends.
• A-level education or equivalent is desirable.

What we offer:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package along with wellness resources and work‑life balance support in line with your country practices and Avon purpose aiming to help you live a healthier life, protect you and your dear ones, and ensure you're at your best.

At Avon, we believe beauty is for everyone and that it's beautiful to be you. We celebrate our differences, champion self‑expression and are committed to inclusion for all. We embrace diversity and individuality to build a culture that represents our communities and enables everyone to bring their best self to work. We also support reasonable adjustments both within our recruitment process and job design when required to empower you to work in a way that works for you.

Ready to be a part of it? Join us.

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