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Job Description: Packaging & NPD Coordinator
Salary: Up to 32k per year
Working Hours: Flexible (start between 8.30-10am, finish between 4.30-6pm)
Work Model: Hybrid after probation (3 days in-office, 2 days from home)
A growing FMCG food and drinks business is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Packaging & NPD Coordinator. This role is essential for maintaining packaging quality and compliance across a broad product portfolio, while supporting the development and launch of new products across multiple brands.
Key Responsibilities
Packaging Management
- Oversee reprinting of packaging for 500+ SKUs, ensuring timely delivery and brand consistency.
- Serve as the main contact for packaging suppliers, fostering strong relationships and clear communication.
- Monitor packaging stock levels and determine reprint quantities using sales forecasts and inventory data.
- Obtain quotes, manage timelines, and resolve packaging print issues with suppliers.
Product Specifications & Compliance
- Maintain accurate and compliant product specifications across all SKUs.
- Collaborate with Quality & Technical teams to ensure packaging artwork meets legal, nutritional, and allergen labeling standards.
- Manage artwork approval processes with internal stakeholders.
- Keep detailed records of all packaging and specification updates.
New Product Development (NPD)
- Support NPD from concept to launch across multiple brands.
- Gather and assess data from current and potential suppliers.
- Review specifications and assess feasibility of new products.
- Research and identify new product opportunities aligned with brand and market trends.
- Coordinate sample requests and product testing.
- Work cross-functionally with marketing, sales, and operations teams during NPD projects.
Skills & Experience
- Experience in packaging coordination, product development, or technical roles within the FMCG sector, ideally in food and drinks.
- Passion for food and interest in health & wellness.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects across a large SKU base.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data-driven decision-making.
- Exceptional attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills for working with suppliers and internal teams.
- Familiarity with food labeling regulations and compliance is a plus.
Qualifications
- Degree-level qualification.
