Supply Chain & NPD Manager

JR United Kingdom; Eastbourne; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing premium health and wellness brand is seeking an NPD & Supply Chain Manager to drive innovation and operational excellence. You will oversee product development and optimize supply chain processes, including supplier management and quality control, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in supply chain and NPD focused roles.
• Experience in health supplement or adjacent consumer goods industries.
• Strong understanding of GMP, ISO 9001, and UK compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead innovation and operational excellence across NPD and supply chain.
• Build business cases for new products and manage launch processes.
• Oversee forecasting, stock levels, and implement quality assurance.

Skills

Negotiation

Project Management

Forecasting

Quality Control

Supplier Management

Tools

Excel

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Location: Brighton, Hybrid (1 day a week from the office)

We’re excited to be partnering with a fast-growing premium health and wellness brand - renowned for producing high-quality supplements focused on women's health.

We're looking for a NPD & Supply Chain Manager to lead innovation and operational excellence across the business. This is a key role with real influence, covering everything from new product development to supply chain optimisation, supplier relationships, and quality control.

About the role:

New Product Development (NPD):

• Build business cases for new products including pricing, costs, and ROI
• Lead the full launch process from testing and validation to go-live
• Onboard and manage new manufacturers, ensuring regulatory compliance
• Troubleshoot production issues and continuously improve processes
• Negotiate contracts and service agreements with suppliers

Supply Chain & Operations:

• Oversee forecasting, stock levels and production planning
• Implement quality assurance processes across production
• Identify opportunities for margin improvement and sustainability in packaging
• Maintain best-practice documentation and report on performance metrics

About you:

• 5+ years’ experience in supply chain and NPD focused roles
• Experience working in health supplement or adjacent consumer goods industries
• Strong understanding of GMP, ISO 9001, and UK compliance standards
• Proven track record managing suppliers, SLAs, contracts, and quality
• Advanced Excel skills and experience handling forecasts
• Proactive, solutions-focused, and highly organised