Product Development Coordinator
BSS, part of Travis Perkins plc, is now hiring for an organised, proactive, and commercially minded Product Development Coordinator to join our Commercial team and help manage and grow our flagship Own Brand, BOSS™.
Reporting to the Head of Commercial Excellence, you will serve as a central hub for the BOSS™ range, managing core product data, supporting end-to-end product sourcing projects across the UK, Europe, and the Far East. You will help coordinate marketing and quality compliance, in additonal to both product and range management and development to drive sales, margin and brand growth.
If you are detail-oriented who thrives on coordinating cross-functional projects in a fast paced environment, solution oriented and can maintain high quality data, we’d love to hear from you!
Working Pattern & Location
Hybrid Working: Flexible hybrid model requiring office attendance on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays based at Magna Park in Lutterworth (with occasional days at Crosspoint in Coventry). The remaining days are based at home.
Travel Requirements: Full UK driving licence (to support occasional supplier and site interactions).
The Opportunity
As Product Development Coordinator, you will play a crucial role in maintaining and developing the BOSS™ product lifecycle, supporting commercial initiatives that directly impact brand performance, margin and stock availability across our national branch network and Magna Park distribution centre.
What You'll Be Doing
Product Range & Data Governance: Maintaining accurate product and pricing files, updating systems for supplier price changes and reviewing range performance to optimise the BOSS™ product lifecycle.
Sourcing & Resourcing Projects: Supporting end-to-end sourcing initiatives across UK, European, and Far East suppliers.
Continuity of Supply: Serving as a primary point of contact for branch and supplier queries, resolving stock and supply chain issues promptly to maintain high product availability.
Marketing & Communications: Supporting the creation of internal and external marketing content across trade counter POS, social media, customer newsletters, branch TV and supplier events.
QA & Responsible Sourcing: Partnering with Own Brand, QA, and Category teams to ensure all BOSS™ products meet statutory safety, legal and environmental compliance standards.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Building effective working relationships across BSS and our Travis Perkins Group stakeholders.
About You
Essential
Proven experience managing and maintaining accurate data sets and system/product files.
Background in a merchanting, trade distribution or retail environment.
Strong organisational and time-management skills with a methodical approach to problem solving.
Excellent numerical and analytical skills with confidence using spreadsheets and adapting to multiple systems/applications.
Outstanding communication, listening and stakeholder management capabilities.
Full UK driving licence and a valid passport.
We'd Particularly Like to See
Prior experience with Own Brand product management, sourcing or supplier management.
Familiarity with project management, supply chain or responsible sourcing principles.
Degree in Business or a related discipline.
Ready to Grow Our Brand?
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