NPD Coordinator

LCJ; Oldham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading dessert manufacturer located in Oldham is seeking a part-time NPD Concept Co-Ordinator for maternity cover. The position involves overseeing key projects, supporting internal compliance procedures, and assisting with customer sample requests. Ideal candidates should have experience in a FMCG environment and demonstrate strong organizational and communication skills. Flexible hours can be tailored to individual needs, alongside a competitive compensation package including a contributory pension scheme and retailer discounts.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Retailer Discount Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in an FMCG business is desirable.
• Proactive and highly organized approach.
• Ability to promote and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and support key projects as directed by the Concept & Innovation Lead.
• Assist with reviewing and updating internal procedures to ensure compliance.
• Create and format PowerPoint presentations for the department.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Excel

Job description

NPD Concept Co-Ordinator - Maternity Cover - Oldham

Part Time 3 or 4 days a week

Park Cakes is a c£250 million business which supplies cake and desserts to service the own brands of major retailers, there are three sites based in the Northwest at Heywood, Oldham and Bolton.

Our products include high end celebration cake products, slab cakes and mainstream desserts, we mostly supply Marks & Spencer's although we also supply other major retailers.

Example Accountabilities

• Monitor and support key projects as directed by the Concept & Innovation Lead, ensuring deadlines and milestones are met
• Assist with reviewing and updating internal procedures, work instructions, and master documents as required to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Create and format PowerPoint presentations and provide administrative assistance to the Concept & Innovation Lead
• Provide support with the organisation of customer sample requests and couriers
• Prepare for customer visits by arranging refreshments and setting up meeting rooms
• Supporting the Team by shopping for products of competitors and organising the collection of samples from the factory
• Assist and support the NPD Department with Ad hoc duties as require

Ideal Candidate Attributes

• Experience in a FMCG business - desirable
• A proactive, highly organised approach and the ability to promote and meet deadlines
• Good communication, interpersonal and rapport building abilities
• Able to work individually or as part of a team with the ability to challenge and take decisions on your own initiative
• Computer literate in Microsoft packages, particularly excel

Hours: Hours are flexible and can be discussed at interview, please indicate your preferred start and finish times and days on your application.

Package: Dependent upon experience, Contributory pension scheme, Retailer Discount Scheme

To Apply: Please press the 'Apply' button, and shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Park Cakes within 21 days. Thank you for your interest in the role.