SENIOR NPD TECHNOLOGIST
BALA, NORTH WALES
PERMANAENT FULL TIME
£50k
Purpose
Customer facing Senior NPD technologist. To ensure customer critical paths for project briefs are adhered to, launching product on time. Supporting briefs with innovative ideas and trends through market data and research. Sole responsibility for one major account.
The person profile
Preferably educated to degree level or qualified by experience.
Significant sector experience of bakery ingredient functionality.
Understanding of the science behind the recipe formulation and insights to ensure smooth concept to launch process (must be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding).
HACCP knowledge and understanding by qualification or experience, certification can be provided.
Good written and verbal communication skills
Computer literate in all aspects of Microsoft Office
Food Hygiene Qualified
Conversant with retailer Codes of Practice and Policies
Key Areas of Accountabilities
To manage customers’ accounts with NPD and EPD projects from concept to launch;
Direct contact with Key retailers, face to face and written communication.
Create and develop innovative designs, capturing new key trends designs for both NPD and EPD projects.
Work to tight deadlines in a fast pace environment ensuring that all key milestones are met.
Champion recipe creation and all documentation throughout concept to launch proces...