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