Drove the technical agenda in alignment with our key customers’ needs.
Worked closely with commercial/procurement in order to ensure joined up thinking, consistent communication and delivery of the right product in the right way, helping develop effective procurement plans.
Managed NPD programs from Spanish and Moroccan suppliers as part of our continuous improvement commitment with our customers.
Ensured overarching product standards on usage and shelf life, providing advice to the Product Process Managers at our third party production facility on tolerances and issues generally.
Established close rapport with suppliers in Spain, Italy, Morocco and Holland to ensure quick response and corrective actions were achieved to minimize/reduce impact on client.
Fulfilled day to day technical tasks: customer samples, rejection reports, shelf life summaries, crop reports, sample pesticide residue testing, artwork approval.
Managed customer benchmarking exercises and feedback.
Company Description
Sources and supplies a comprehensive fresh fruit and salad range from around the world to main retailers, wholesale, catering and processing customers across the UK
