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NPD Technologist Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber, England

Morrisons

Full Time Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber, England 35000 GBP ANNUAL Today

Job description

We're looking for someone to come and support all product development activity within the various categories of our chilled range. You will ensure the Existing Product Development (EPD) and New Product Development (NPD) end to end processes are completed on time and in full.

You’ll be part of the full Concept to Launch Process. Analysing category data to define areas of opportunity for Morrisons, keeping abreast of the market to ensure Morrisons products are best in class. Carrying out regular benchmarking sessions to ensure targets are being adhered to.

The role is mainly based out of Greenside manufacturing site but there will be a need to attend meetings at the Morrisons Head office (also in Bradford) and visit some of the other sites and suppliers. There may also occasionally be a requirement to work the occasional day over the weekends in peak season.

What are the responsibilities for this role?

Support the concept to launch process
Support the NPD Specialist and Manager to deliver the Site Product Development Plan
Attend customer research listening groups and debriefs
Deliver concise category analysis from trusted data sources
Work closely with the operations team to ensure Chilled products are the best in class
Work in collaboration with technical experts within the business safeguarding the quality of proposed ranges for all of Morrisons customers
Ensure products produced are profitably priced and meet margin expectations
Ensure all pricing and samples presented to customers are correctly priced and prepared in a timely manner