Product Development Specialist

1 week ago


Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom Eurofins BLC Full time

The Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled Product Development Specialist to join our Retail Solutions Centre team. As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for supporting our retailers in their product sample approval and critical path to product launch.

Main duties:

  • Take ownership of relevant areas of responsibility to meet business needs and be committed to these.
  • Ensure Critical Path deadlines are maintained through supplier monitoring and issue reminders to suppliers failing to meet deadlines.
  • Check artwork against product information and provide feedback to suppliers and retailers on approval or rejection comments.
  • Review and approve technical specifications and relevant documents.
  • Ensure products are legally compliant and fit for purpose.
  • Maintain product status on the critical path and keep detailed accurate records of all communications.
  • Build positive and effective relationships with buying teams and suppliers.
  • Attend retailer meetings as required.

Qualifications:

  • Ideal degree level qualification in a relevant discipline, e.g. chemistry and biochemistry.
  • Proven experience and understanding of product sealing procedures, including product fit for use.
  • Understanding of critical path management and working with retailers, brands, buying and sourcing offices, vendors, suppliers, and factories.
  • Understanding manufacturing processes and production experience in one or more of these areas: Candles/Diffusers, cosmetics, detergents.
  • Demonstrates a self-motivated, resilient, and positive approach to working with all stakeholders.
  • Team spirit is essential, and the individual must be proactive, organised, and resilient, thriving in a fast-paced environment with a 'can-do' attitude.
  • Delivering quality in all work is key, so accuracy, speed, and attention to detail are essential while meeting given priorities/deadlines.
  • Ability to travel to client sites across the country (pool car provided if located in Northampton).

Benefits:

  • Competitive Salary
  • Life Assurance 4 x salary
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Healthcash Plan
  • Income Protection
  • Group Pension Scheme (match contribution of up to 5%)
  • Option to buy up to 5 days holiday a year
  • Perkbox (access to discounts)
  • Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 confidential support
  • Free Parking
  • World-wide career opportunities


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