Mainline Product Coordinator Job at Margaret Howell Ltd. (London)

Job Description

We are seeking a Mainline Product Coordinator to ensure the timely delivery of high-quality, competitively priced products that support the Company’s targets. We are seeking a highly organised and motivated individual to assist with executing the design critical path (CP). The successful candidate will develop sample collections and effectively communicate within the Company and with external suppliers for all multi-category products (excluding knitwear) in the Mainline range. They will ensure high-quality products that are competitively priced and support Company targets through timely delivery.

Job Responsibility

Liaise between designers and suppliers to develop the Mainline collection in line with the Critical Path (CP), establishing the highest quality and aesthetic level of product, and clearly communicating design rationale. Advise on cost, MOQ and supplier capability, to ensure final product appropriateness for buy
Main point of contact for all woven and accessories Mainline suppliers, cultivating strong relationships, and providing clear, timely and professional communication to problem solve issues and ensure CP deadlines are met. Communicate directly and effectively with suppliers based primarily in Italy, but also UK, Portugal and Japan
Collaborate in seasonal supplier allocation, ensuring balance is met between supplier appropriateness for product, and maintaining similar depth of buy for supplier to aid their production planning, in line with responsible purchasing practices and ethical trade
Accountable for the timely delivery of all samples in line with the season’s critical path including ensuring completion of technical specifications, design packs and BOM, and providing relevant detailed data to inform product clarity to departments including production, merchandising, wholesale and e-commerce
Liaison with Company’s own Shirtline manufacturing unit for PD, working directly with Senior Pattern Cutter to produce range of Mainline shirts
communicating information on pattern plans, product development, BOMs, fabric and samples requirement in a timely and accurate manner
Undertake all garment fitting sessions for Mainline product, ensuring garments are measured, providing accurate and comprehensive technical fitting notes, and provide clear communication to suppliers. Support with technical aspects to achieve each design with better fit, finish and quality
Attend seasonal review meetings for Mainline range, ensuring all product, pricing and other relevant information is available for review, advising on relevant supplier issues to design & merchandising, and communicating changes to the collection to relevant departments
Assist on sustainability initiatives and projects, working towards Company targets on sustainable raw material uptake and product traceability, on ethical trade projects, and other sustainability initiatives as required
Manage price negotiations as necessary with suppliers, monitoring fabric costs, MOQ and surcharges for sampling, and liaising with merchandising on style adaptations, to achieve the target cost price. Monitoring and clearly communicating changes to cost prices
Ensure accurate records are maintained on ERP and PLM for all product information and sample orders
Organise and undertake trips to suppliers for design fitting purposes alongside relevant teams, ensuring strong supplier relationships and trip aims are met. If physical trips are unable to be made, arranging regular video communication with suppliers to resolve issues, check status and build relationships
Provide full and accurate hand over to production team, highlighting potential issues that may occur in bulk production
Assist with other tasks as required by Product Development Manager

Requirements

Strong verbal and written communication in English and Italian
Minimum 3 years’ experience in Product Development, with a strong background in multi-category product
Strong technical knowledge: understanding garment fitting and construction, especially relating to finishing and technical construction of tailoring and premium garments, with a deep understanding of high-end craftsmanship
Confident in building relationships with suppliers, with excellent communication skills. Ability to source, negotiate and manage relationships
Proficiency using different systems including Microsoft Office, PLM and ERP
Understanding sustainability and ethical compliance, and driven to meet targets
Accomplished at pricing negotiation, understanding costings and working within a budget
Excellent attention to detail, time management and organisation skills
Can work under pressure and manage multiple priorities quickly and accurately

What we offer

5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays, increasing to 6 weeks with service
generous clothing allowance
significant staff discount
life insurance
contributory pension and salary exchange scheme
personal development grant
cycle to work scheme
birthday day off
volunteering day off
IVF support for parents
opportunity to request flexible working (27% of Head Office employees work Part Time Hours)
menopause friendly

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