Product Lifecycle Manager

Refresco Drinks Uk Ltd; Chesterfield; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early Friday finish

Annual leave 28 days

Purchase additional leave

Life assurance

GP access 24/7

Eye-care vouchers

Employee referral scheme

GroceryAid support

Cheers platform

Job summary

Refresco Drinks UK Ltd is seeking a Supply Chain Coordinator on a 6-month fixed-term contract to support the product lifecycle changes and regulatory initiatives in the UK drinks sector. You will coordinate launches, packaging changes and delists, working with NPD, Technical, Purchasing, and Manufacturing to meet deadlines and budgets.

The role is hybrid, requiring 3 days on site, with a fast-paced FMCG environment and opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement in change and

Qualifications

• Experience within a supply chain function would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Managing multiple product and packaging change projects from concept through to launch and eventual delist.
• Owning project plans, critical paths and governance processes to ensure successful delivery of milestones.
• Coordinating cross-functional teams and external stakeholders to deliver projects on time and within agreed timelines.
• Maintaining accurate project registers and providing regular progress updates and reporting.
• Supporting artwork creation, approval processes and packaging compliance requirements.
• Ensuring all product master data is created and maintained with a high degree of accuracy.
• Managing launch activities including packaging transitions, material changes and obsolescence management.
• Escalating project risks and issues that could impact launch timing, cost or customer commitments.
• Working closely with the wider Product Lifecycle team to ensure effective workload management and business continuity.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product change and commercialisation processes.

Job description

As the UK prepares for the introduction of the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS), we are seeking a Supply Chain Coordinator to join our Product Lifecycle team on a 6-month fixed-term contract. This role has been created to provide additional project support and capacity as we manage an increased volume of product, packaging and change activity across the business.

Reporting to the Commercialisation Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring product launches, packaging changes and product delists are delivered on time, within budget and in line with customer expectations. Working cross-functionally with teams across NPD, Technical, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Manufacturing and Commercial, you will coordinate multiple workstreams and stakeholders to successfully deliver change in a fast-paced FMCG environment.

What you'll be doing

• Managing multiple product and packaging change projects from concept through to launch and eventual delist.
• Owning project plans, critical paths and governance processes to ensure successful delivery of milestones.
• Coordinating cross-functional teams and external stakeholders to deliver projects on time and within agreed timelines.
• Maintaining accurate project registers and providing regular progress updates and reporting.
• Supporting artwork creation, approval processes and packaging compliance requirements.
• Ensuring all product master data is created and maintained with a high degree of accuracy.
• Managing launch activities including packaging transitions, material changes and obsolescence management.
• Escalating project risks and issues that could impact launch timing, cost or customer commitments.
• Working closely with the wider Product Lifecycle team to ensure effective workload management and business continuity.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product change and commercialisation processes.

We're looking for a highly organised and proactive individual who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and can confidently manage multiple priorities and stakeholders. Experience within a supply chain function would be advantageous, along with the ability to work effectively in a dynamic, continuously evolving business.

Why Join Refresco?

As the world's largest independent bottler, Refresco offers an exciting and dynamic environment where you'll have the opportunity to make an immediate impact. This role provides a unique opportunity to support one of the most significant regulatory changes facing the drinks industry whilst working alongside experienced colleagues across the business.

At Refresco we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We value different perspectives and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

If you're an experienced project or commercialisation professional looking for an exciting interim opportunity to support a high-profile DRS programme, we'd love to hear from you.JBRP1_UKTJ

Hybrid - 3 days per week on site

While this is initially a 6-month fixed-term contract and there is no guarantee of a permanent role at the end of the term, it provides an excellent opportunity to gain exposure within the business and apply for internal opportunities as they become available.

What's in it for you?

• Early Friday finish to kick-start your weekend
• 28 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• Option to purchase additional leave, increasing your allowance to 31 days plus bank holidays
• Life assurance coverage
• 24/7 virtual GP access for you and your family
• Free eye-care vouchers and discounted glasses
• Employee referral scheme with bonuses for successful referrals
• GroceryAid support services offering financial, legal, wellbeing and practical guidance
• Cheers benefits platform providing discounts, free perks, and wellbeing tools