PetLab Co. is the world’s fastest-growing pet supplement business. Launched in 2018, we successfully achieved a 9-figure revenue in 2022 without any external funding. We have a loyal community of loving pet parents and over 3 million happy dogs whose lives have been positively impacted by our innovative products. Our team is vibrant, fast-moving, and customer-driven, where high performers are valued and rewarded. It is the ideal place for an ambitious, hardworking animal lover who wants to progress their career rapidly.
A Day In The Life…
You will play a pivotal role within the NPD function, liaising with wider teams such as Compliance, Quality and Design Teams in the accurate transfer of information enabling smooth launch of products through the critical path. You will be proactively working with experts and researching ingredients to support marketing claims and promote internal awareness and knowledge of our products.We move and think fast so it’s important that you are able to thrive in a fast-paced environment and are happy to roll up your sleeves to do whatever it takes to support the team in every way possible. If that sounds exciting - we would love you to join our pack!
Your day to day will look a little bit like this…
- Own and manage Product Handbooks/Fact Sheets ensuring information is accurate and error free.
- Full end-to-end management of the artwork process liaising with our internal and external partners
- Effectively own and manage technical information flow between partners and suppliers, and our Quality, Compliance and Supply Chain functions compiling production specifications
- Own and manage our database study of ingredients with the support of external experts, ensuring we have a robust portfolio of knowledge of each ingredient to support marketing claims.
- Provide insight to current processes and procedures, bringing new ideas to the forefront and driving change as and when required.
- Lead on the creation of all NPD paperwork and procedures, taking them through the stage and gate process and ensuring all documentation is updated and aligned with change control in place.
- Manage own NPD Projects from concept to launch.
- Provide support to other team members for other NPD Projects as and where required, developing a collaborative approach to delivering successfully.
- Build and nurture strong working relationships across teams and departments, including Quality, Compliance, Customer Care, and Operations, supporting wider functions where required.
Requirements
What You Need…
- You have at least 1-2 years product development experience in the Food/FMCG or Cosmetics industry and have a degree in a science discipline.
- You are highly organised and the devil really is in the detail for this role ensuring all tasks are completed to the highest standard.
- Being a hustler is in your DNA, you leave no stone unturned and not afraid to chase both internally and externally. We are fast paced so you’ll be wearing many hats and spinning numerous plates at any one time.
- You understand food ingredients, nutrition and are technically minded. Pet supplements are a bonus but not essential.
- You are results driven and see tasks through to completion and ensure they are delivered on time.
- You are a team player and work well in multifunctional teams, you have excellent communication & networking skills.
- You are a creative problem solver and see solutions rather than problems.
- You are a self-sufficient, self-starter and are ready to hit the ground running!
Benefits
The Good Stuff…
- Private Health Care through Vitality
- Generous Annual Leave - 28 days + public and bank holidays
- Flexible Working Hours – We focus on results and trust people to manage their time, whether working from home, while travelling, or in the office!
- Help@Hand – Employee Assistance Programme
- Royal London Pension Scheme – We offer a workplace pension scheme with one of the UK’s leading providers of group pensions. With an employer contribution of 5% through salary sacrifice!
- Enhanced Maternity / Paternity / Adoption Leave – because time with new family members is important!
- Puppy Therapy – working in partnership with Paws in Work to provide a boost of oxytocin twice a year.
- Generous Learning and development budget – We always want you to keep learning.
- Free breakfast, fruits and snacks – refuel and revitalise with free munchies in the office.
- Working Environment – dogs are welcome!
- Life Assurance – In the event of your death, while employed by us, your chosen beneficiaries will be provided with a tax-free lump sum equivalent of four times your basic salary.
- WellHub – All in one subscription bringing you the largest selection of gyms, studios and apps.
- Electric Vehicle Scheme – Employees sacrifice salary in return for a new electric car, typically saving 30-40% of costs through income and tax and national insurance.
- Give Back Day – An extra day off in the year to volunteer plus a £50 contribution to your chosen charity.
Petlab Co is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage all applications irrespective of gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, nationality, marital status, and disability. We believe that diversity is at the heart of innovation and we welcome passionate candidates from all backgrounds. Come join the family and see for yourself!
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Last updated on Aug 8, 2024