We are working with a leading manufacturing and retailer who are looking for an engaging and highly organised Product Coordinator to join their team to support with all administrative and operational support to the wider team. This varied role, is an ideal opportunity for a graduate who has recently completed their studies within a food science or nutritional based degree. The successful candidate will be passionate about food, highly detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously; key duties will include;
Manage the administration and scheduling of panels.
Distribute product information to Product Managers
Maintain schedules and coordinate diaries for those attending onsite reviews
Track product panel outcomes
Prepare rooms, ensuring all materials and products are ready for evaluation
Coordinate and maintain product sampling schedules
Arrange product deliveries
Support and participate in sampling sessions
Ensure products are prepared and presented
Support the submission of products into relevant industry awards
Work closely with PR and Events teams
Provide general administrative support
Assist with all project administration and coordination activities
Support trend research and market insight gatheringThis is a challenging opportunity and ideal for a candidate who has an interest in both business administration and food science. This hybrid role, would be a great first step within a Product Development opportunity. The successful candidate will be;
Experience within food manufacturing, retail, product development or FMCG
Knowledge of market trends and competitor analysis
Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail
Strong administrative and coordination skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Competent in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
Experience maintaining trackers, schedules and reporting documents
Comfortable working in a product development environment
Strong problem-solving skills If you hold the above skills and experiences and are looking for an opportunity to move into a Product Coordinator role, please submit your CV for review. Please note if you have not heard within 7 days your application has been unsuccessful
