NPD Coordinator

NPD Concept Co-Ordinator - Maternity Cover - Oldham

Part Time 3 or 4 days a week

Park Cakes is a c£250 million business which supplies cake and desserts to service the own brands of major retailers, there are three sites based in the Northwest at Heywood, Oldham and Bolton.

Our products include, high end celebration cake products, slab cakes and mainstream desserts, we mostly supply Marks & Spencer's although we also supply other major retailers.

Example Accountabilities

• Monitor and support key projects as directed by the Concept & Innovation Lead, ensuring deadlines and milestones are met
• Assist with reviewing and updating internal procedures, work instructions, and master documents as required to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Create and format PowerPoint presentations and provide administrative assistance to the Concept & Innovation Lead
• Provide support with the organisation of customer sample requests and couriers
• Prepare for customer visits by arranging refreshments and setting up meeting rooms
• Supporting the Team by shopping for products of competitors and organising the collection of samples from the factory
• Assist and support the NPD Department with Ad hoc duties as require

Ideal Candidate Attributes

• Experience in a FMCG business - desirable
• A proactive, highly organised approach and the ability to promote and meet deadlines
• Good communication, interpersonal and rapport building abilities
• Able to work individually or as part of a team with the ability to challenge and take decisions on your own initiative
• Computer literate in Microsoft packages, particularly excel

Hours: Hours are flexible and can be discussed at interview, please indicate your preferred start and finish times and days on your application.

Package: Dependent upon experience, Contributory pension scheme, Retailer Discount Scheme

To Apply: Please press the 'Apply' button, and shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Park Cakes within 21 days. Thank you for your interest in the role.

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