Overview
New Product Development Advisor (House Plants & Flowers)
Join Our Dynamic Production Team at IPL Whittlesey. We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for an NPD Advisor to become a vital part of our Commercial Team at our House Plants & Flowers facility in Whittlesey. If you are passionate about New Product Development and eager to contribute to a dynamic team, this role is perfect for you!
Location: IPL Whittlesey - Site Based Role
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract (12 months)
Schedule: Wednesday - Friday, 8:30am - 5pm
Note: Be among the first applicants to apply.
Responsibilities
* Organise and make up samples as required at lowest cost to serve
* Organise and attend photo shoots ensuring product displayed through a customer’s lens
* Train and develop skill base of our production colleagues – a process of continuous improvement
* Co-ordinate pre-productions for all events/new line launches, collating feedbacks and actions for the buying teams
* Attend first production runs at IPL & 3rd parties
* Conduct regular store visits identifying new opportunities & feeding back on quality, construction & performance
* Carry out event competitor range and store reviews and share with the commercial team, including analysis of hero lines & gap analysis
* Organise and prepare range builds when required at merchandising centre of excellence in Leeds
* Identify new packaging ideas
* Work with the buying teams to co-ordinate trials for new varieties for vase life
* Support the packaging buyer with hardware, packaging and product suppliers to stay abreast of new innovation, trends and initiatives
* Support activity in line with the critical path deadlines
* Research trends, adapt and modify for Asda customers in a commercial and viable way
* Under the direction of the buying team design commercially viable ranges and individual lines
* Communicate with buyers and other elements of the production chain to enable them to deliver new products and ideas effectively
* Analyse and produce reports on product and new range launches
* Attend trade fairs and exhibitions which are relevant and report back findings
* Maintain an organised product development workroom
* Travel to Asda House and external sites for range builds
Qualifications
* Good all round education including Maths and English GCSEs (or equivalent)
* Microsoft Office, Excel – Basic level
* Full UK Driving license
* Good verbal and written communication skills
* High attention to detail and ability to prioritise
* Able to use own initiative in a fast paced environment
* Able to methodically analyse and solve problems
* Able to communicate with individuals at all levels of the business and external customers
* ’Can do’ attitude and proactive approach to the role
* Team player with ability to manage own workload
* Willingness to work flexibly during peak sessions
Benefits
* 10% Asda In-store Discount
* Annual Bonus Scheme
* 33 days Annual Leave - Inclusive of 8 bank holidays
* Enhanced pension scheme
* Life Assurance - 4 x annual base salary
* Help@hand - health and wellbeing support service (GP, physiotherapy, mental health)
* Grocery Aid support services
* Electric Vehicle Scheme*
* Asda Mobile Discount - 30% off mobile bundles
* Discounted health assessments
* Asda Pet Insurance discount
* Mortgage Advice Bureau (MAB) advisory services
* Exclusive Exchange Rates via Asda Money
* Ride-to-work scheme
* Care Concierge - Legal & General’s Care Concierge resource
Plus, lots more. Depending on job band, other benefits may be available.
About Us
Our purpose is simple: we are one team who creates exceptional value for our customers. Our mission is to support Asda on their journey to becoming #2 in the marketplace. We are committed to an inclusive business that reflects our customers and communities, and we welcome applications from all candidates.
Our culture is our people and our people are our culture!
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Product Management and Marketing
Industries
* Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage, Freight and Package Transportation
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