Senior Specifications Technologist

• The writing and completion of all finished product specifications for retailers, customers and own brand products
• Supplier specification approval and supplier onboarding
• Fully knowledgeable in primary accounts requirements including retailer/customer codes of practise/standards
• Management of critical path task completion for primary accounts
• Management and administration of the retailer systems, including specification and artwork systems. Communication of any notifications from these systems internally to the correct personnel
• Generation of pack copies for own brand specifications, including sub and legal name generation
• Artwork - review and approval including design, content, cutter guides, CAD references etc. Liaison with 3rd parties and retailers/customers during artwork process and communication with both artwork and print houses
• Support the NPD team with theoretical nutritional calculations and submission form completion as part of the NPD gate process and product submissions
• Complete “cross checks” in conjunction with NPD team on factory paperwork, recipes, specifications and any other information to ensure all are matching and correct
• Complete “specification cross check” between the team ahead of spec submission to ensure all information is correct
• Basic understanding of Brexit requirements and ability to calculate codes relating to this
• Support in additional projects relevant to role e.g. packaging matrix, recipe/Product Information Guide guide review etc
• Awareness of supplier approval and raw material specification knowledge and supporting raw material risk assessment and supplier approval process as required
• Basic knowledge of BRC and retailer audit requirements

• Experience working within a Senior specifications role in the food industry essential.
• Accuracy, attention to detail and numerate approach to provide data on time in the right format.
• Confident, articulate and courteous communicator over the phone, face-to-face and in writing.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent organisation and Coordinating skills with the ability to perform well under pressure.
• Competent on Microsoft Office.

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