Project Development Executive

Ashford - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 12 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Brakes part of the Sysco Group are currently recruiting for a Project Development Executive to join the team on a full time permanent basis.

As the Project Development Executive you will support the Product Development and Merchandising teams through strong administration planning coordination and project governance. The role helps ensure New Product Development (NPD) projects progress smoothly from initial brief through to product launch.

This role assists the Centre of Plate team in managing project timelines documentation and communication to ensure projects are completed on time and within scope. Projects will involve collaboration across different functions and sites within the Sysco network.

This role is offering a hybrid working contract working 3 days per week in our Ashford Kent office to support team collaboration The role may also involve UK travel and occasional European or international travel where required.

You will work closely with Procurement Technical Category Supply Chain Development Chefs and Suppliers acting as a central coordination point for documentation trackers meetings and communication across multiple projects and categories.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities:

Shadow development managers to gain full understanding of the product development process from brief initiation to product launch.
Support Development Managers by maintaining accurate timelines trackers and action logs.
Prepare and maintain project documentation including project plans status reports and meeting notes.
Coordinate and track project critical paths across multiple systems (e.g. NPD Trackers / SAP / Assure / QAS).
Track project progress and report updates to senior managers
Monitor task assignments and ensure deadlines are met and identify potential risks or delays and escalate issues when necessary.
Ensure project documentation is accurate organised and accessible.
Organise and schedule project meetings and reviews.
Support kitchen panels including benchmarking quality assurance coordination and product range reviews.
Provide relevant product data paperwork and specification for panels as required.
Organising of Customer & Development sample requests
Support on the preparation of food awards and submissions
Provide administrative and coordination support for a small product area or supply base to develop capabilities to manage a small product group within a category or supply base; supporting ongoing development and succession planning.

About you:

You will have experience working in a manufacturing or food product development environment and be ready to take the next step in your career within a global organisation. You will bring a solid food product or food manufacturing background with experience using online food specification systems and supporting projects through effective coordination or project management. You will demonstrate strong business awareness communicate confidently with stakeholders at all levels and be comfortable working both independently and collaboratively to achieve targets. Highly organised and detailfocused you will be able to manage multiple projects or product categories at the same time adapt quickly in a fastpaced environment and maintain a high standard of accuracy throughout.

What we offer:

A competitive salary
Generous holiday allowance of 25 days with option to purchase 10 additional holiday days
Pension scheme
Hybrid working contract
Discounts on a wide range of food and award-winning products through our staff shop
Discounts on Cinema tickets shopping and earn cashback on purchases through Sodexo.
Recognition awards and Incentives
Career progression opportunities within the global Sysco group the worlds leading foodservice business

Additional Information :

At Sysco GB everyone is welcome. We dont want you to fit our culture we want you to help define it and we actively celebrate the unique talents of each and every colleague. We dont just look at your CV were more focused on who you are and your potential. As part of our values we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone has a voice is appreciated and has the same opportunities. We work hard to ensure that everyone feels part of our business as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. Our ultimate goal is to ensure that everyone belongs and thrives at Sysco GB and we recognise that Sysco GB can only thrive when everyone feels they belong. Well do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process speak to our resourcing team who will be happy to support you.

Remote Work :

Employment Type :

Full-time

Brakes part of the Sysco Group are currently recruiting for a Project Development Executive to join the team on a full time permanent basis.As the Project Development Executive you will support the Product Development and Merchandising teams through strong administration planning coordination and pr...