Product Developer

Product Developer – Consumer Goods Product Manager

Product Development | Project Management | Consumer Goods

12 month Fixed Term Contract

Location: Christchurch

Working pattern: Hybrid – 2 days per week in the office

Travel: Occasional travel to manufacturers, suppliers and customer meetings

About the Company

Join a growing consumer goods business supplying bespoke and own-label products to major retailers across the UK and internationally.

You'll work in a global environment alongside teams across product, buying, technical, design and supply chain, as well as international suppliers and manufacturing partners.

About the Role

We're looking for a Product Developer / Project Manager to manage projects from concept through to finished product.

You'll own critical paths, manage timelines and deliverables, identify risks and coordinate activity across internal teams, suppliers, manufacturers and retail customers.

This is a varied role where you'll manage multiple projects and SKUs across different product categories. You'll need to be highly organised, commercially minded and confident finding solutions when priorities or timelines change.

You'll also support customer presentations and provide clear project updates to senior stakeholders and retail customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage product development projects from concept to finished goods
• Own project critical paths, milestones, deadlines and deliverables
• Manage multiple projects, SKUs and product categories simultaneously
• Identify risks, resolve issues and keep projects on track
• Work closely with suppliers and manufacturing partners
• Coordinate across product, buying, technical, design and supply chain teams
• Manage retailer-facing projects and provide regular progress updates
• Maintain accurate project information and timelines within Asana
• Monitor project progress and report key risks and updates to stakeholders
• Support category plans and product development calendars
• Use market and consumer trends to inform product development
• Support the creation of customer presentations
• Attend supplier visits, trade shows and customer meetings when required

About You

We're looking for an organised, commercially minded and solutions-focused Project Manager or Product Developer with experience in consumer goods, FMCG, retail, product development, manufacturing, buying or sourcing.

You'll ideally have:

• Experience managing critical paths and project timelines
• Experience managing multiple projects, SKUs or product categories
• Good understanding of product development and manufacturing
• Strong supplier or manufacturer relationship management skills
• Experience working cross-functionally across multiple teams
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• A commercial mindset and understanding of customer requirements
• The ability to identify problems and find practical solutions
• An interest in market trends and product innovation
• Experience using Asana or similar project management software is advantageous

You'll need a can-do attitude, enjoy working at pace and be comfortable managing changing priorities while keeping projects moving forward.

Why Join?

• Work on innovative consumer products supplied to major retailers
• Own projects from concept through to finished product
• Gain exposure across product, buying, technical, design and supply chain
• Work with international suppliers and manufacturing partners
• Develop experience across multiple fast-moving product categories
• Excellent learning, development and progression opportunities
• Hybrid working – 2 days per week in the Christchurch office

Benefits

• Competitive salary with annual reviews
• Annual company bonus
• 25 days' holiday, increasing to 27 days after 3 years and 30 days after 5 years
• Ability to purchase additional holiday
• Medical cash plan and mental health support
• Flexible hybrid working
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Generous company sick pay
• Pension scheme
• Learning and development opportunities
• Career progression opportunities
• Annual social events
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Free parking on Christchurch Quay

Apply now to join an innovative consumer goods business and take ownership of exciting product development projects from concept through to completion.