Product Operations Coordinator

We’re Pentland Brands, the people behind some of the world’s best-loved sports, outdoor and lifestyle brands.

Speedo is a part of the Pentland Brands Limited Family.

We are a global family business bringing some of the most loved active and footwear brands to millions of people around the world.

We own Speedo, Endura, Berghaus, Canterbury of New Zealand, Mitre, Ellesse and we’re the UK licensee for Kickers. Our products are available in over 190 countries and are sold either directly by Group companies or are represented by licensees and distributors.

All our brands have their own unique identities and every one of them is powered by Pentland. We have more than 1,200 employees worldwide and we’re always on the lookout for talented, enthusiastic people to help shape our future.

We celebrate differences and give everyone the freedom to innovate and develop, be it through creative working environments or learning opportunities. Our brands are there in the moments that matter - being there for more people, in more of those moments, drives everything we do.

At Pentland, we’re guided by four principles, we use these to make sure we’re not only doing a great job, but we’re doing it in the right way:

• Success is a team game
• With clarity and courage
• Better as standard

We believe in building brands for the world to love, generation after generation. Your potential is our potential and together we can build and grow brands that last.

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PURPOSE:

The Product Operations Coordinator assists with the end-to-end development and execution of packaging solutions across multiple categories and product lines. This role helps support packaging alignment with brand standards, meeting sustainability and regulatory requirements, and supporting go-to-market timelines. Working cross-functionally with global teams, the role will help support strategic packaging initiatives, support managing artwork and development, support deliver packaging solutions that are innovative, cost-effective, and aligned with our brand vision.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supports the packaging development from initial concept through to final delivery, ensuring all phases are executed on time and within budget.
• Helps define and manage critical paths, aligning with go-to-market timelines and coordinating across departments to meet key milestones.
• Track progress, flag risks, and implement contingency plans to mitigate delays or issues.

• Supports the packaging briefing process, translating brand strategy and product requirements into clear, actionable briefs for internal creative teams and external agencies.
• Is a point of contact with creative agencies and art workers to develop packaging concepts that are visually compelling and on brand.
• Coordinate artwork creation, revisions, and approvals, ensuring consistency across SKUs and markets.
• Supports artwork systems ensuring files are correctly built, versioned, and stored.
• Partners with Raw Materials Team to maintain a packaging library with specifications, samples, and historical data for reference and reuse.

• Work closely with Product Development, Marketing, Creative, Supply Chain, Design and PD, and Retail teams to align packaging with product specifications, consumer insights, and commercial goals.
• Facilitate regular cross-functional meetings to ensure alignment, resolve blockers, and maintain momentum across projects.

• Working with raw materials and compliance teams (both regionally and globally) ensure all packaging complies with relevant environmental, social, and regulatory standards, including certifications and corporate responsibility guidelines.

• Assist in refining internal workflows that support efficient packaging development and approvals.
• Assist with implementing systems and tools to improve visibility, tracking, and reporting across packaging projects.
• Troubleshoot asset management and workflow systems, resolving exceptions and ensuring smooth operations.

• Assist with packaging budgets, including artwork development and…