Product Innovation & Launch 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

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,