About The Role
Join Our Dynamic Production Team at IPL Whittlesey!
We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for a 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!
Position Details:
• Schedule: Wednesday - Friday, 8:30am - 5pm
• Location: IPL Whittlesey - Site Based Role
• Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract (12 months)
Your key responsibilities will include:
1. Organise and make up samples as required at lowest cost to serve
2. Organise and attend photo shoots ensuring product displayed through a customer’s lens
3. Train and develop skill base of our production colleagues – a process of continuous improvement
4. Co-ordinate pre productions for all events/new line launches, collating feedbacks and actions for the buying teams
5. Attend first production runs at IPL & 3rd parties
6. Conduct regular store visits identifying new opportunities & feeding back on quality, construction & performance
7. Carry out event competitor range and store reviews and share with the commercial team. Includes, a full analysis of hero lines & gap analysis
8. Organise and prepare range builds when required at merchandising centre of excellence in Leeds
9. Identify new packaging ideas
10. Working with the buying teams to co-ordinate trials for new varieties for vase life
11. Supporting the packaging buyer with hardware, packaging and product suppliers to keep abreast of new innovation, trends and initiatives in the industry.
12. Support activity in line with the critical path deadlines
13. Research trends, adapt and modify for Asda customers in a commercial and viable way
14. Under the direction of the buying team design commercially viable ranges and individual lines.
15. Communicate with buyers and other elements of the production chain to enable them to deliver new products and ideas effectively
16. Analyse and produce reports on product and new range launches
17. Attend trade fairs and exhibitions which are relevant and report back findings, some may be abroad
18. Maintain an organised product development workroom
19. Travel to Asda House and external sites for range builds
What are we looking for?
20. Good all round education including Maths and English GCSEs (or equivalent)
21. Microsoft Office, Excel – Basic level
22. Full UK Driving license
23. Good verbal and written communication skills
24. High attention to detail and ability to prioritise
25. Able to use own initiative working in a fast paced environment
26. Able to methodically analyse and process problem solving skills
27. Able to communicate with individuals at all levels of the business and external customers
28. ‘Can do’ attitude and proactive approach to the role
29. To be able to work well as part of a team and manage own workload
30. Willingness to work flexibly during peak sessions
What's in it for you?
At IPL, Forza, and Kober, we're dynamic businesses, dedicated to fostering the development of our colleagues and creating an exceptional work environment. We believe in the power of teamwork and collaboration to drive our success. To continue our growth, we're seeking individuals who embody our values, culture, and commitment.
In return, we offer opportunities for professional development, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package, including:
31. 🛒 10% Asda In-store Discount
32. 💰 Annual Bonus Scheme
33. 🌴 33 days Annual Leave - Inclusive of 8 days bank holiday
34. 💼 Enhanced pension scheme
35. 🛡️ Life Assurance - All our colleagues benefit from life assurance of 4 x their annual base salary
36. 🩺 Help@hand - Free, direct access to health and wellbeing support service, including unlimited video consultations with a UK-based GP 24/7, physiotherapy, and mental health support
37. 🤝 Grocery Aid - We’ve partnered with Grocery Aid to provide our colleagues and their families with a wide range of emotional, practical, and financial support services
38. 🚗 Electric Vehicle Scheme*
39. 📱 Asda Mobile Discount - 30% off a wide range of Asda Mobile bundles and add-ons for our colleagues and one of their family members
40. 🩺 Discounted health assessments - We have exclusively negotiated rates on Self-Pay BUPA Health Assessments for you and members of your household
41. 🐾 Asda Pet Insurance discount – Up to 10% Discount
42. 🏠 Mortgage Advice Bureau (MAB) - MAB can provide fee-free*, no-obligation mortgage and protection advice
43. 💱 Exclusive Exchange Rates via Asda Money - our colleagues can get a better exchange rate for their travel money when buying currency through Asda Travel Money (TravelEx)
44. 🚴 Ride-to-work scheme - We work with Evans to provide our colleagues with great savings across their range of bikes, clothing, and equipment
45. 🧑⚕️ Care Concierge - The Care Experts. Talk to us - we're listening - Legal & General’s Care Concierge resource
Plus, lots more! Depending on job band, other fantastic benefits are also available including private healthcare, car allowances, and long-term incentive schemes.
Like what you’ve read? Then do your research, update your CV, and once you’re ready, hit the apply button. Don’t delay, apply today! 🚀
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