Packaging Coordinator - Moreton-in-Marsh

THE BAMFORD COLLECTION IS A GROUPOF CONSCIOUSLY MINDED LIFESTYLE BRANDS COMMITTED TO NOURISHINGAND NURTURING PEOPLE AND PLANET.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This is a unique opportunity to join a small, but growing team of creative, passionate food lovers and be part of a pioneering sustainable business. Packaging is core to Daylesford's values on sustainability. As support to the NPD team, the Packaging Coordinator's role involves sourcing the right packaging for the right product, managing the critical path for launch, and maintaining supply of packaging stocks.

* Applications close on 11/04/2024 at 12:00pm (BST)

RESPONSIBILITIES

PROJECT MANAGEMENT, ARTWORK & PRINT CO-ORDINATION:

• Support NPD team on all aspects of current projects
• Liaise between stakeholders, coordinate critical paths and facilitate artwork flow to keep all projects on track and hit print deadlines
• Attend regular progress meetings, report back on allocated tasks, flag issues, suggest solutions, and collate minutes
• Manage packaging trackers; know where artworks, print and orders are always
• Proof-reading and QC of printer proofs versus artwork
• Assist with and organise print and packaging trials if required

PACKAGING SOURCING & ORDERS:

• Support with sourcing packaging for NPD launches to hit brief, brand standards and critical path
• Cost up new packaging and repeat orders. Carry out cost analysis and negotiation where necessary to achieve targets. Place POs and see through to delivery.
• Identify cost and labour savings for existing packaging formats.
• Support on seeking out and researching new sustainable and innovative packaging; attend local trade shows and research online forums

MANAGEMENT OF PACKAGING DATABASE:

• Coordination and planned packaging stock management, with supply chain, including artwork amends and proof approval before reorders are placed
• System maintenance, keeping packaging SKUs and POs accurate
• Update and maintain a library of packaging samples (physical and photographic)

SUPPLIER MANAGEMENT:

• Support with logistics of supplier packaging handovers ensuring all paperwork complete and shared in advance of meetings, meetings attended and minuted and follow ups managed speedily.
• Support Senior Packaging developer to coordinate new printer vetting, first contact cold calls or product suppliers' proposals, including specs, proofs and samples.
• For every product launch particularly Christmas, create photographic packaging specs detailing all elements of packaging to ensure product is packed accurately.

SKILLS YOU WILL BRING

• Proven experience working within a 'foodie' role (NPD, Food Production, Kitchen).
• A passion for food and keen interest in sustainability.
• Self-starter who can work autonomously on key tasks
• Good time management and problem-solving skills
• Commerciality and an eye for detail
  

PERKS AND BENEFITS

• Discounts: We offer a range of discounts on our products, treatments, and dining
  experiences from day 1.
• Volunteering Days: Employees are offered one paid day per year to volunteer with a
  charity of their choice.
• Private Medical: We offer subsidised private medical insurance through Bupa.
• Pension Scheme: Pay up to 9% of your salary into your pension each month; we
  contribute up to 4.5%.
• Life Assurance: We offer life assurance cover, equivalent of up to a year of your annual salary.
• Mental Health Support: Our Employee Assistance Programme provides 24-hour support, seven days a week.