Packaging Development Assistant

Sourcing & Supply Management  Building and maintaining relationships with key packaging suppliers globally  Manage and support on ticket, label and product packaging development across Fashion and Home from artwork approval to system setup.  Responsible for sampling, working with the Packaging Design Team to communicate sample approvals/rejections to nominated print partners  Manage day to day issues from Matalan’s mandated Ticket/Label suppliers to maintain the agreed KPI’s and service agreement  Identifying opportunities to develop locally sourced packaging with our mandated printers to achieve quality consistency, cost benefits and facilitate supply chain visibility  Deal with daily queries from product suppliers in conjunction with mandated printers to ensure delivery dates and turnaround times are met to achieve on time product delivery in line with business-critical path.      Process  Monitor and track sample process, regularly updating the packaging development and design team with progress  Own the Matalan Packaging Guidelines, working closely with packaging design team to ensure they are fully up to date and readily available for Matalan suppliers   Liaise with mandated print partners, reviewing and managing stocks, open orders and ongoing developments  Manage any store roll outs / re-pricing required by the business  Undertake 6 monthly OPRL audit     Quality assurance  Provide guidance and education on packing methods, issues and compliance requirements.     Sustainability & ESG  Support packaging development manager with the sustainability strategy for packaging reduction  Support product development to utilise sustainable materials for our packaging, whilst balancing cost as a value retailer    Packaging Waste & Legislation  Support the collection and submission of packaging waste, Plastic Tax and EPR data requirements when necessary.  Experience of working within a similar role  Effective communications skills  Ability to build and maintain strong relationships both internally and externally   Ability to manage multiple tasks, stakeholders and deadlines   Good organisational skills  Strong attention to detail  From humble beginnings to disruptive innovations in the retail industry, find out about how Matalan is ever-evolving here.  We know as a team, we are stronger together – we champion equality for all and make lasting connections that go beyond work. We thrive off our inclusive culture, encouraging our colleagues to bring their true selves to work and contributing to collective creativity, open-mindedness and growth. We want give every candidate the opportunity to perform at their best throughout the application and interview process and then ultimately in their role. If you require any adjustments during our recruitment process, please don’t hesitate to let us know. In the event that a high volume of suitable applications are received, the post may close prior to the specified closing date. Please apply as soon as possible if interested.  In addition to competitive salaries, we also offer the below core benefits: 20% staff discount, which increases with length of service Thrive Recognition Scheme  Wellbeing support provided by the Retail Trust  Life Assurance  Retail Rewards platform offering discounts for other retailers  Pension Scheme  Access to a wide range of career development  Additional benefits may apply depending on your role and area of the business