NPD Coordinator (FMCG Grocery) F/M

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Published on 28/05/2026

  • Subsidiary :  Norac Foods UK

  • Contract type:  Permanent contract

  • Work time:  Full time

  • Location London

  • From 15.06.2026

The company

Who are we?

Since our inception in 2015, Norac Foods UK (NFUK) has emerged as a major player in the UK food market. Our success is driven by the dedicated efforts of our team, the support of our parent company Norac Foods Group in France, and our sister manufacturing companies. Our organic growth has positioned us as a key partner in the baked continental morning goods sector, offering products that also make perfect snacks.

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Role:

The NPD Coordinator facilitates branded and own label product development from market research to product launch stage. This role is the focal point for effective communication on key product change projects with production sites and UK commercial / brand teams, along each stage of the NPD process. The NPD Coordinator identifies future food trends for consideration in the innovation pipeline, manages sustainability and packaging projects and is critical to client satisfaction and business growth. The NPD Coordinator works collaboratively with different stakeholders to bring development projects to completion.

Responsibilities:

  • Point of contact and process management between production sites and commercial / brand team regarding project status, actions, next steps and timelines
  • Conduct benchmarking and Market research to support brand and Own label EPD & NPD projects
  • Manage sustainability projects and reporting mechanisms, internally and externally
  • Commodity reporting
  • OPRL audit submissions
  • Management of HFSS on Syndigo and retailer portals
  • Management of master packaging data and organisation of annual review
  • Manage artwork review process between agency and site for brand and Own label inner pack and outer cases / SRP, ensuring delivery in line with project target time-line.
  • Coordinate samples with production site to support EDP and NPD for both brand and OL
  • Market research, trends & insights:
  • Participate in regular store visits to check new recipes or products.
  • Ensure overview of market dynamics and emerging trends.
  • Complete market research for any NPD lines vs competitor products on the market to allow correct positioning of product offer.

Profile required

Experience:

  • 2+ years of experience in a similar NPD role within an FMCG food environment (essential)
  • Good working understanding of UK food industry laws and regulations
  • Working knowledge of UK Retailers’ OL launch processes, including NPD & EPD projects
  • Effective written and verbal communicator in English
  • Enjoys building relationships and customer-focused
  • Analytical and detail oriented
  • Strong organisational and time-management skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Fast learner and capacity to adapt

Avantages

  • A discretionary bonus of up to 10% of Base Salary is available annually for meeting KPIs Pension: Legal & General (4% + 4%) following successful probation Medical insurance: Vitality Health including dental cover following successful probation Life Assurance: 3x annual salary lump sump paid to nominated Next of Kin Time away from work: 26 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, plus a paid charity work day, plus 2 weeks' additional remote working days to use flexibly as required. Probation & Notice period: 3 months.

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NPD Coordinator (FMCG Grocery) F/M

Norac Foods UK
Permanent contract
Full time
London
From 15.06.2026

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