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We are seeking a highly organised and motivated individual to assist with executing the design critical path. 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 collection in line with the Critical Path. Advise on cost, MOQ and supplier capability, to ensure final product appropriateness for buy
Main point of contact for all woven and accessories suppliers (based in Italy, UK, Portugal and Japan), cultivating strong relationships
Accountable for the delivery of all samples in line with the season’s critical path, including design packs and BOM, and providing relevant data on product clarity to other departments
Liaison with Company’s own Shirtline manufacturing unit for PD, working directly with Senior Pattern Cutter to produce range of Mainline shirts
Undertake all garment fitting sessions for the product, ensuring garments are measured, providing technical fitting notes, and providing clear communication to suppliers
Attend seasonal review meetings for the range, ensuring all product, pricing and other relevant information is available for review, advising on relevant supplier issues to design & merchandising
Assist on sustainability initiatives
Manage price negotiations 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
Provide full and accurate hand over to production team
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 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
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)