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
Working
on a diverse range of products across FMCG Health & Beauty the successful
applicant will support the packaging technologist in NPD and packaging development
in line with our CSR policy. With knowledge of price implications of pack
changes they will also look to improve cost prices.
Key Responsibilities
CSR:
Support the delivery of the CSR Packaging
Roadmap, and input into its continuing development.
Understand the changing landscape of packaging
and recycling. Attend packaging shows, conferences, CSR talks and undertake
comp shops.
Understand
recyclability according to OPRL standards and reduce/avoid over-packing – work
with Suppliers/Buyers to improve.
Structural:
Support the packaging technologists in
development of pack formats for structural integrity, brand alignment and
on-shelf presence.
Feedback and work with suppliers on any required amends.
Artwork:
Support in the reviewing of artworks for correct layout of artwork on cutter guide,
print specification, FSC certification and recycling
information in accordance with latest OPRL guidance.
Other:
Use
packaging/ print knowledge to suggest ways to save on cost of goods.
Input
in to process improvements.
What you’ll need:
Materials science graduate with an interest in health & beauty packaging.
Ideally with experience in the health & beauty sector.
Ability to work to
time critical deadlines.
Clear communicator who can liaise
with multiple people to get the right result.
Interest in packaging
projects in CSR, structural and print, from brief to store.
Interest in
commercials, and how packaging design and specification can improve
product costs.
Accuracy/ eye for detail.
Team player who is proactive and
results driven.
Here's what's in it for you
33 days holiday rising to 38 days with length of service
(inclusive of bank holidays)
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!
2 staff discount codes for yourself and a family member or
friend
30% discount on Superdrug Own Brand Products both in store
and online
Working in a stylish, modern and collaborative office close
to East Croydon Station
Company pension matching and bonus
Unrivalled Learning and Development programmes
Come and be part of something special.
Hours: 37.5 | 9.00am - 5.30pm
Location: East Croydon
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