Private Label Manager

Overview

Accountable for supporting all UK & Ireland commercial teams in delivering and implementing Private Label projects/tenders.

Management of Private Label projects across a set portfolio of products and customers within the UK & IE organisation, from new product launches to existing product development and artwork changes from the outset to implementation.

Be the main point of contact internally for Private Label projects and initiatives. A highly cross functional role in which communication, organisation and stakeholder management are key. You will be required to bring all key stakeholders together to deliver profitable Private Label business under tight timelines from RDQ, Commercial, factory, finance and demand.

• Lead Private Label projects, Project managing all aspects of the Private Label tenders through the Gate Process from initial briefing to implementation under tight deadlines, to include:
  • Working closely with technical and design teams on Initial concept brief
  • Managing the costing process for NPD with Finance & Commercial teams
  • Facilitate and deliver product sampling sessions with customers bringing cross function teams together to deliver best in class sell in’s
  • Engaging cross functionally with all project stakeholders from Factory, Technical and Implementation teams to commercial and demand planning teams to deliver projects on time
• Communicate all Private Label projects internally to key senior stakeholders, ensuring business is aligned to opportunities
• Lead regular fully cross functional project meetings across all manufacturing sites involved with Private Label
• Facilitate the creation of an NPD pipeline for strategic customers working closely with RDQ and brand teams
• Pro-actively deliver NPD/EPD to strategic customers in line with business priorities
• Be the Champion of Private Label in business
• Work collaboratively with brand teams to maintain rules of engagement, ensuring Brand and Private Label work together to deliver profitable business growth
• Work closely with sales teams to understand retailer Private Label strategies, current Private Label performance and opportunities for growth
• Ongoing development and improvement of the Private Label Gate process
• Identify opportunities within internal capabilities for Private Label expansion alongside the Private Label Controller
• Monitoring portfolio effectiveness and work with commercial teams to make recommendations across fixes and enhancements

Essential

• Graduate calibre
• Project management experience in fast paced FMCG
• Private Label development experience
• Experience of NPD launches
• Highly organised with attention to detail, able to manage multiple fast moving projects
• Communication – Is influential and builds effective cross functional links both internally and externally
• Teamwork – Can work well in a team, ultimately learning and helping cross functional working
• Build effective relationships at all levels in business and with customers
• Delivery motivation, enhancing potential, impact and influence, leadership qualities
• The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, multitasking environment
• Cross functional matrix led mindset
• Initiative, enthusiasm, and passion are prerequisites

Desirable

• Account management or Category management experience
• Customer facing experience