New Product Development Manager (NPD Manager) - FTC 12 months in Bradford

We are currently recruiting for a New Product Development Manager to work within our Marketing Team at our Head Office in Bradford. This role is a fixed term 12 month contract or secondment, covering maternity leave.

This purpose of this role is to implement the Brand & Trading strategy for the development of Own Brand products, ensuring that all products deliver against their benchmark and that innovation & newness reflects customer needs and is landed in the relevant categories. It's to ensure that all products comply with Morrisons technical & nutritional policies.

Knowledge Required;

• Food Science / Technology background

Skills Required;

• Passion for food  

• Creative thinking and ability to convert insight / trends into finished food products.

• Ability to break down the cost drivers of product formulation.

• Ability to prioritise & flex to the changing needs of the business

• Ability to create right plans for delivery

• Strong project management / organisational skills

• Strong decision making skills

• Strong communication skills

  Experience

• Practical experience of Product Development gained from either retail or manufacturing organisation

Marketing is a fast-paced, high energy function that drives sales by putting the customer at the heart of everything we do. The marketing team are our brand champions, making sure we give customers what they want, at prices they like, and delivering an experience that's always unmistakably Morrisons. The team pioneers and delivers industry-leading work in a collaborative and friendly environment with a forward-thinking, people-focused culture. Work is always challenging, frequently fun, and the career prospects are exciting.

Our aim to offer more of what matters extends to our employees too. Join us and you can expect to enjoy great career prospects and a very competitive pay and benefits package. In addition to an attractive salary, we offer a discount card for you plus two more for friends or family members giving you 10% off your shopping in Morrisons. We also offer company share options, a highly competitive pension scheme, Life Assurance and more besides.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.