NPD Product Development Exec
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£45,000 + Bens + Benefits
Stevenage Hybrid role [3/2 split]
Client Summary:
Our client is a fast-growing, design-led furniture brand.
Working at the centre of a small, dynamic team including the founders, you will be joining them at the start of a period of expansion in the UK following huge success abroad.
Sitting within the Supply Chain team, the role will be responsible for managing the New Product Development (NPD) pipeline from approved concept through to successful launch.
You will ensure critical paths are managed effectively, development milestones are achieved and all product and launch requirements are delivered on time, and coordinate product development with manufacturing partners in China.
Key Responsibilities
Manage end-to-end NPD critical path from approved concept through to launch, ensuring key milestones and deliverables remain on schedule.
Maintain a clear and accurate rolling pipeline of all products in development, including timelines, actions, dependencies and launch dates.
Coordinate prototypes, samples, revisions, specifications, testing and approvals throughout the development process.
Work backwards from agreed launch dates to ensure production, samples, photography, product information and Marketing requirements are completed at the right time.
Identify risks or delays early and coordinate recovery plans with factories and internal teams to protect launch dates.
Coordinate with factories to ensure product photography, imagery, dimensions, specifications and product information are completed accurately and supplied on time.
Manage the handover of factory imagery and product information to Marketing for website renders, CGI, retouching and other customer-facing assets. xgikmsk
Ensure samples and product information required by Marketing, Operations and other teams are available in line with the launch critical path.
NPD Product Develpment Executive in Stevenage employer: Strive Supply Chain Services
Strive Supply Chain is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Guildford where your contributions directly impact the efficiency of our operations. With a strong focus on employee development, we provide comprehensive training and growth opportunities, ensuring that our Warehouse Supervisors are well-equipped to lead their teams effectively. Our commitment to health and safety, coupled with competitive benefits, makes us a rewarding place to build a meaningful career in the logistics sector.
Contact Details:
Strive Supply Chain Services Recruitment Team
