Job Description

Join Superdrug Head Office- Make a Real Difference Every Day!

Location:

East Croydon

Hours:

37.5

Salary:

Competitive

Why Superdrug?

Passionate about Beauty and Health? Want to be part of an innovative, trend setting retailer? Our vibrant Head Office, based by East Croydon station is a fantastic environment filled with hundreds of brilliant personalities.



We're a team that puts our customers and our teams at the heart of everything we do. At Superdrug, we aim to be the best in accessible health & beauty, loved by our customers for value, choice, friendly advice, service and fun.



Our success comes from our people - they make the difference. We're all about personality, we have fun, and we work hard to deliver That Superdrug feeling.

Here's the exciting bit...a day includes:

You will manage Own Brand product development, quality and supplier base across various assigned categories by working closely with commercial, design and supply chain colleagues.



Deliver the agreed NPD plans by providing technical expertise throughout the new product development process and ensure pre and post launch product

compliance and supplier compliance with both ASW Guidelines and existing regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop Own Brand product ranges across all of our categories with the commercial team, setting out the technical and

corporate social responsibility requirements.


Ensure all suppliers comply with and maintain compliance with ASW requirements.

Deliver the technical elements of the New Product Development process and ensure ongoing product and supplier compliance with ASW guidelines and relevant

legal requirements.

Deliver the technical aspects of all critical paths to budget/cost and within set timescales.

Technical Expert - be an expert source of technical information, standards and legal requirements across all of our categories

Develop build and maintain effective working relationships with both internal

and external stakeholders.

Continually keep up to date with technical innovation to ensure we develop exciting market leading products

Undertake store and supplier visits

As a Senior Quality Control Manager you will be managing a small team and will be involved in the development and growth of the Superdrug technical team .

Key Stakeholders

Internal


Own Brand team, Commercial team, Store operations, Customer relations, Legal, ASW Group Technical

External

Suppliers, Test houses, Industry Experts, Fragrance houses, Raw material suppliers.

What you'll need to succeed:

Must have a degree or equivalent in Cosmetic Science

8 years plus in Cosmetics & Toiletries.


Healthcare experience would be an advantage.

Managing and coaching experience of junior team members would be an advantage

Proven experience working in fast paced commercial environment

Commercial acumen

Excellent communication skills and attention to detail

Ability to work to deadline and prioritise workload

Able to work on own initiative and problem solve

Team player

Resilient



This role requires a strong mix of technical knowledge, organisational skills, and the ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders. Also required, is the ability to balance the need for compliance and diligence with the commercial need for development at pace.



Here's what's in it for you:



33 days holiday rising to 38 days with length of service (inclusive of bank holidays)

2 staff discount codes for yourself and a family member or friend

30% discount on Superdrug Own Brand Products both in store and online

Hybrid working patterns available depending on role responsibilities with 2 days working from home and 3 days in our stylish, modern and collaborative office close to East Croydon Station

Company pension matching and bonus

We offer Stream - a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it

Being part of more! We are part of a group who work closely with Savers, The Perfume Shop and Three UK

We are part of A.S. Watson Group, the world's largest international health and beauty retailer with over 15,700 stores in 25 markets!

Unrivalled Learning and Development programmes

Enhanced maternity/shared parental/adoption leave, company sick pay and pregnancy loss and support



Come and be part of something special.

Hours: 37.5 | 9.00am - 5.30pm - Hybrid working available depending on role responsibilities with 2 days working from home and 3 days in our stylish, modern and collaborative office close to East Croydon Station.



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