Pod Talent are really excited to be working with an international food manufacturing business with renowned and loved consumer brands across the world. They are looking for a NPD Planning Lead (12 month FTC) to join their team in London and take part in the continued growth of an established and advanced business.
You will be accountable for ensuring flawless execution of NPD launches, SKU changes and delists on time with excellent service and minimal waste; ensuring the right production/stock strategies are in place as well as driving continuous improvement plans within supply planning capability.
This is a genuinely exciting opportunity to get behind the scenes with a business who no doubt produce some of the food on your table! A progressive, diverse, and well-established business who can offer excellent compensation and package, and the chance to grow your career long-term.
Responsibilities
As an NPD Planning Lead you will:
- Ensure 100% of NPD's/SKU changes can be launched on time with excellent service and minimal waste
- Provide planning input to scope development in areas such as schedule, cost, inventory impact, feasibility
- Influence the business's plants and ESC on MOQ's and production frequencies
- Own % NPD launch on time, % of critical gate timelines achieved, gate process adherence, CFR and Waste for product initiatives
Requirements
About you...
- 4+ years of supply chain experience, ideally within planning (supply, demand, initiatives) and NPD
- Project management skills and continuous improvement mindset
- Proactive approach with strong communication skills
- Strongly analytical (Excel + SAP)
Sounds good? Please apply or let me know at patricia@pod-talent.com
Pod Talent are independent specialist recruiters in the Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics, Manufacturing and Technical space covering roles internationally from entry to board level. We recruit for roles including Supply Chain, Demand Planning, Inventory Management, Direct and Indirect Procurement, Category Management, Logistics, Distribution, Warehousing, Production, Packaging, NPD, Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance. Please visit our website for all of our vacancies.
