Ready to advance your career with a global leader that understands that success results from the incredible hardworking, dedicated, and diverse people like you we are proud to call our colleagues?

If you’re ready to further your experience with a $9 billion leader that can provide you with exciting challenges, we’d love to hear from you.

Role Info:

Product / Administrative Assistant - Food Ingredients - Maternity Cover
Chertsey Office Based 2 Days Per Week / Hybrid Working
£28,000 - £32,000
Plus Significant Benefits Package Including Company Pension
Full Time - 9 Month Mat Leave Contract

Values: Serious about safety. We prepare to prevent. Safety comes before profit. We do what we say. We stand by our word and the trust of others.
Company: Global Distributor of chemicals & ingredients used in everyday products.

Your Skills: Admin, Business Ops, Business Development, Product Management, Relationship Building, Excellent Communication, Organisation.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Product Assistant to join our Food team. You only have to wander down the supermarket aisles and look on the back of your favourite product or brand to see the long list of food ingredients that we supply. We work with a number of leading food brands in the UK/Europe and help them to develop innovative new retail products which you will soon see on supermarket shelves.

As Product Assistant, you will support the Product Management team in the tactical activities required for developing product portfolios for the ingredients we supply. You will assist the team to achieve growth targets, while keeping in alignment with other parts of the business including the local Sales, Customer Services, Supply Chain and Regulatory teams.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Managing the new supplier set-up procedure by coordinating all data received
+ Managing the product code set-up procedure from beginning to end
+ Establishing and maintaining good relationships with the direct team and the wider business
+ Assisting the Product Management team in responding to technical information requests and market information from sales teams
+ Supporting a portfolio of products through supplier coordination and interface with stock, operations, customer services and sales teams
+ Guided by the Product Managers, chasing up projects and sales opportunities
+ Coordinating and monitoring complaints and samples

We Are Looking For:

You might have previous experience in a admin, sales or a business development environment or perhaps you are a graduate seeking a career pathway into junior product management.

Either way, it is most important that you are:

+ Organised
+ Professional
+ Have good writing skills
+ Have great admin skills
+ Presentable
+ Team Player
+ Motivated

(Any experience in the Food Industry or Food Science background would be a bonus, but not essential.)

Who we are:

With revenues in excess of $9 billion, Univar Solutions is one of the largest chemical distribution businesses in the world. Our portfolio spans almost every industry, ranging from food ingredients and automotive to pharmaceutical, cosmetic and manufacturing industries. We deliver industry-leading products, services and technical support to help our customers find the right solution to their problems.

We are committed to fair employment practices for all our employees, regardless of race, nationality, religion or belief, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, maternity status or any other status protected by law.

Our Values:

+ Serious about safety
+ We do what we say
+ Where people matter
+ Valuable to others
+ Together we win

Sounds like a good fit? Apply here for a fast-track path to the Hiring Team who will review your application within 1-2 business days.

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