NPD Packaging Co-ordinator
THE BAMFORD COLLECTION IS A GROUP OF CONSCIOUSLY MINDED LIFESTYLE BRANDS COMMITTED TO NOURISHING AND NURTURING PEOPLE AND PLANET.
What drives and inspires us is the belief that we have a responsibility not just to protect the world around us but to have a positive impact on it too.
The group encompasses an organic farm and retailer; a considered clothing label; botanical skincare, bath and body collections; wellness destinations around the world; and hospitality experiences that foster a sense of community and celebrate the healing power of escapism.
We champion a slow and sustainable way of living, encouraging our customers to make choices that are greener for the planet as well as kinder to their bodies and minds.
We are more than a group of businesses striving to make a difference. We are a way of life.
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 managing the critical path for launch, and maintaining supply of packaging stocks.
We’d love to talk to you about this exciting role if you love all things food and packaging-related and have a keen interest in sustainability. You are a self-starter who can work autonomously on key tasks and have good time management skills, commerciality and an eye for detail.
This role is full time, 40 hours and based in at the Daylesford Farm, Gloucestershire.
Salary £28,700 per annum.
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 at all times
- 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 minute and follow ups managed speedily.
- Support our 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.
- Bring our purpose to life by driving meaningful social and environmental improvements, contributing to our journey as a B Corp, and aligning with our sustainability vision.
- Inspire and empower our customers, suppliers, and partners to live and work more consciously, creating a lasting positive impact on the world.
SKILLS YOU WILL BRING
- Excel – Confident in managing data.
- Sharp attention to detail - Spot discrepancies, ensure accuracy, and maintain high-quality work.
- Strategic problem-solving - Tackle challenges head-on with innovative solutions that improve efficiency.
- Masterful organisation - Balance multiple tasks, streamline operations, and ensure everything is running smooth.
- Persistence & resilience - Proactively drive progress, ensuring all stakeholders including senior leaders remain aligned and on track with the critical path and adhere to deadlines.
- Adaptability & flexibility - Embrace change, pivot seamlessly, and push forward with creative thinking.
- A passion for food and sustainability - promoting ethical and conscious practices.
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.
- Locations
- The Hive, Head Office
- Yearly salary
- £28,700
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Brand
- Head Office
About Bamford Collection
Bamford Collection is a group of consciously minded lifestyle brands committed to nourishing and nurturing people and planet.
NPD Packaging Co-ordinator
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