Packaging Project Manager
- Employer
- Vertical Advantage
- Location
- London
- Salary
- £38000 - £43000 per annum + benefits
- Closing date
- 18 Mar 2019
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- Business Sector
- Non Food & Drink
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Function
- Buying, Category Management, Supply Chain & Logistics
Job Details
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Packaging Project Manager to join my client a market leading, dynamic and fast paced FMCG business based in London. My client is global business who are focused on their consumers and customer alike. Their culture is diverse and lively and are invested in developing their employees.
As the Packaging Project Manager you will be responsible for coordinating and managing the development of all packaging for new product launches.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Working and managing all packaging suppliers, sourcing new suppliers as well as managing existing suppliers to ensure best commercial value.
- Manage and negotiate costs for packaging and productions rates
- Maintain working relationships with the production and supply chain team to ensure continuity of supply for the customers
- Working cross functionally to align all activity relating to the new products being launched throughout the year
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of processes and increase the efficiencies by monitoring and helping reduce discrepancies in the forecast.
- Master data management
The ideal candidate will have:
- Graduate calibre or equivalent working experience
- Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail
- Able to work proficiently in Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, Sum, If)
- Able to work independently while prioritising work load in the most efficient way as well as being able to work as part of a team
- Previous experience in managing packaging for product launches advantageous
- Ability to negotiate and influence stakeholders
Company
Vertical Advantage have a rich history in sourcing within the FMCG and Grocery marketplace. We specialise in placing candidates in the mid to senior end of the market within Category Management, National Accounts, Marketing, Supply Chain and Logistics.
We guarantee comprehensive support and expert guidance through professional consultants with proven track records from industry. At Vertical Advantage we are proud of how accomplished our people are and how they have built exceptional networks over their time in the recruitment sector. It is these networks that will give you confidence to work with us.
Our first instinct is to search and this is ingrained in the fabric of our work. We leave no stone unturned to deliver exceptional people for exceptional businesses. Our way of operating suits today's working lifestyle where people are short on time and need to make hiring decisions based on seeing low numbers of high calibre candidates.
Vertical Advantage is a lean, flexible consultancy that works with our clients and candidates to find the right solutions for them.
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