NPD Co-ordinator - Drinks

Position: NPD Co-ordinator  - Drinks
NPD Co-ordinator
This company supplies a variety of products and create brands that their customers love. They operate internationally and their brands are listed by major retailers and key on-trade outlets and wholesalers within the UK.
About the NPD Co-ordinator job
The purpose of your role will be to focus on improving existing products and developing new, innovative drinks while ensuring technical, quality, and legal standards are met. Reporting to the Technical and Operations Director, you will work closely with other teams to create products that meet customer needs and drive sales. The role offers a creative opportunity to use your ideas, alongside input from the business and customers, to develop exciting new products.
Key tasks
 
* Lead Liquid NPD projects, creating high-quality formulations that meet Marketing and Customer needs.
 
* Organise and guide the NPD Department’s work, including supporting and managing the NPD Technician.
 
* Work closely with Marketing and Sales, sharing updates and feedback on ongoing projects.
 
* Source and check ingredients, making sure they’re safe, high-quality, and compliant.
 
* Keep an eye on competitors, market trends, and new innovations to help the company stay ahead.
About You
The successful candidate shall have drinks development experience – alcoholic beverages would be advantageous.
Hold a food science degree or a relevant subject.
Proven background in successful project management and a passion for innovation.
More details
The NPD Co-ordinator job () is paying £30,000 - £40,000 dependent on experience.
The site is based near Norwich and is commutable from Southwold, Walberswick, Dunwich, Leiston, Saxmundham, Framlingham, Thetford, Swaffham, Fakenham and Great Yarmouth and surrounding areas.
The benefits package includes an annual bonus scheme.
The working hours are Full time, 40 hours per week (Hours can be flexible).
Alternate job titles - Beverage Technologist | Liquid Technologist | Beverage Applications Technologist | New Product Development Technologist | NPD Technician | Drinks Product Developer | Drink Product Development | Food Science Jobs | Food NPD Jobs | Senior NPD Technologist | NPD Supervisor
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