NPD Administrator (Fixed Term Contract)
Location
Aylesford, Kent | United Kingdom
Job description
ABOUT US:
Pineapple Contracts opened their doors for the first time in 1975. A family run company, started by William Hathorn, Pineapple began making pine furniture for the retail market and traded as, ‘Pine Productions’.
In 1987, Pine Productions moved their focus to the healthcare furniture market, having identified a demand for strong, safe and durable healthcare furniture which avoided the ‘institutional’ appearance, common at that time. With a new direction, a new name was required and we became simply ‘Pineapple’.
Pineapple, now a global company with headquarters in Kent (UK), have offices in France, Germany and the USA, still runs by its original ethos, and employs over 150 people worldwide.
JOB TITLE: NPD Administrator (9 - 12 month Fixed Term Contract)
REPORTS TO: Head of Product Development
LOCATION: Aylesford, UK
WORKING HOURS: 8.00am – 4.30pm
We are looking for an administrator to join our New Product Development Team on a fixed term contract of 9 - 12 months, to support with all administration tasks.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Recording meeting notes and keeping the team’s weekly priority lists updated.
- Spreadsheet record keeping of quotations for review with the Head of NPD.
- Liaising with our transport team to organise delivery and pick up of products.
- Component ordering and raising PO’s.
- Updating data within our new product information sheets.
- Create product costing sheets and assist with keeping existing ones updated.
- Generate part number requests and liaise with the data management team to create part numbers in the system.
- Logging the NPD teams project working hours.
- Assisting in product research and report generation.
- Applying for IP protection and keeping design protection records up to date.
- Support with team’s travel arrangements and accommodation.
- Any other tasks not listed, as and when required.
Requirements
EXPERIENCE/REQUIREMENTS:
- High level of project planning and organisation skills.
- Excellent MS office and MS Excel knowledge.
- The ability to multi task to a high level and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Good memory and recall skills.
- Background in Manufacturing an advantage (but not essential).
PERSONALITY PROFILE:
- Must be passionate about the brand, be flexible and have a can-do attitude.
- Confident, pro-active, approachable and happy to turn your hand to anything required.
- Hardworking, conscientious and take pride in your work.
- Happy to work to tight deadlines.
- Excellent Administrative skills with competent use of Microsoft Office (mainly Outlook and Excel)
- Self-motivated and organised with excellent attention to detail and can-do attitude
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Embodies our company people values:
- Teamwork
- Committed
- Ownership
- Positive
- Responsive
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Pension
- Healthcare Cash Plan
- 23 days annual leave + UK bank holidays
- Extra day’s leave for your birthday
- Regular team socials and events
- High quality office environment
- Sustainability focused business
- Free onsite parking / walking distance from train station
Hours: Monday - Friday 8am - 4.30pm
*Please note this is an office based role*
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