Supply Chain & NPD Manager

ZipRecruiter; England; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading premium health and wellness brand is seeking a Supply Chain & NPD Manager to drive innovation and operational excellence. In this strategic role, you will manage product development, supplier relationships, and quality standards while ensuring compliance with UK regulations, contributing significantly to the company’s growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in supply chain and NPD focused roles.
• Proven track record managing suppliers and contracts.
• Strong understanding of GMP, ISO 9001, and UK compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Build business cases for new products including pricing and ROI.
• Oversee forecasting, stock levels and production planning.
• Implement quality assurance processes across production.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

New Product Development

Quality Control

Negotiation

Analytics

Tools

Excel

Job description

Job Description

Role: Supply Chain & NPD Manager

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

Salary: £65,000 - £70,000

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