NPD Coordinator

Lime Talent; England; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the UK is looking for an NPD Coordinator in Surrey. The ideal candidate will manage packaging for over 500 SKUs, oversee compliance with specifications, and support new product development across brands. The role requires experience in packaging coordination, exceptional organizational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. This position offers a blend of office and flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in packaging coordination or product development.
• Strong interest in the health and wellness category.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and SKUs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee reprinting of packaging for over 500 SKUs.
• Ensure regulatory compliance of product specifications.
• Support NPD process from concept to launch.

Skills

Packaging coordination experience

Interest in health and wellness

Organizational skills

Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Familiarity with food labelling legislation

Job description

Overview

NPD Coordinator

Surrey - 3 days/week in the office

Packaging Management

• Oversee the reprinting of packaging for a portfolio exceeding 500 SKUs, ensuring on-time delivery and strict alignment with brand standards.
• Serve as the key point of contact between the business and packaging suppliers, fostering strong partnerships and maintaining transparent communication.
• Monitor packaging inventory levels and determine optimal reprint quantities using sales forecasts and stock requirements.
• Collaborate with suppliers to request quotations, manage production timelines, and resolve any print or quality issues efficiently.

Product Specifications & Compliance

• Maintain ownership of accurate and up-to-date product specifications across all SKUs, ensuring full regulatory compliance.
• Partner with the Quality & Technical team to verify that packaging artwork adheres to legal, nutritional, and allergen labelling standards.
• Manage the artwork approval workflow with internal and external stakeholders.
• Keep comprehensive records and documentation of all packaging and specification updates or revisions.

New Product Development (NPD)

• Support the NPD process from concept through to launch across six distinct brands.
• Gather and assess data from existing and prospective suppliers to inform product decisions.
• Review and validate product specifications while conducting feasibility assessments for new product ideas.
• Research and propose new product opportunities that fit the brand portfolio and market trends.
• Coordinate product sampling, testing, and feedback collection.
• Work cross-functionally with marketing, sales, and operations teams to ensure smooth project execution.

Skills & Experience

• Demonstrated experience in packaging coordination, product development, or technical roles within the FMCG industry—preferably in food and beverage.
• Genuine passion for food and a strong interest in the health and wellness category.
• Exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and a large SKU range concurrently.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and confident in using data to guide decision-making.
• Impeccable attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, both with suppliers and internal teams.
• Familiarity with food labelling legislation and compliance standards is advantageous.

Lime Talent is a recruitment agency specialising in the consumer goods industry. To view a broader selection of our current vacancies go to www.limetalentgroup.com

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