NPD Manager

NPD Manager | Bristol | £45-50,000 | AE978385
  
Do you love bringing innovative beauty concept to life?
  
Can you manage the full NPD process to deliver on time and within budget?
  
In this hands-on, NPD management role you will lead the development and delivery of exciting new products for a key UK retail account.
  
Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead the development of new product concepts, formulations, fragrances and packaging
  • Source and manage suppliers and factories, negotiating pricing, lead times and production requirements
  • Coordinate product testing, stability trials, approvals and sealing processes
  • Manage artwork, packaging specs, barcodes, certifications and compliance documentation
  • Prepare costings, pricing models and NPD documentation
  • Create and maintain critical paths to ensure projects stay on track
  • Collaborate with clients, suppliers, production, sales and compliance teams throughout development
  • Meet time and budget targets, maintaining the highest quality standards  
Candidate Requirements:
  • Strong NPD experience in beauty, personal care, home fragrance, gift or FMCG
  • Proven ability to manage multiple product launches simultaneously
  • Previous experience working with Chinese manufacturers
  • Highly organised with strong commercial awareness and attention to detail  
If you're the perfect candidate for this exciting role, apply today.
  
Arthur Edward is a leading beauty, personal care & FMCG recruitment agency. We find top talent along the product lifecycle to innovate, launch and market bestselling cosmetic and beauty products.
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