To research and develop a commercial range.
Maximising sales and profit through effective sourcing, management of factories, knowledge of customer requirements, price negotiation and managing lead times.
Client Details
A great opportunity for a Buyer - Product Development to join a successful business in Skelmersdale area. They import from the Far East and Europe where they have a showroom as well as in the UK head office. They are a Sedex Member and FSX certified. The business supply a number of retailers in the UK and Europe, everyday and seasonal products.
Description
1. Review and analyse current range.
2. Research trends and develop new products.
3. Create a range plan.
4. Work with our in-house Design team to develop and create commercial designs.
5. Ensure enquiry sheets are completed accurately with product specifications.
6. Send enquiry sheets onto factories and ensure we receive correct and best prices.
7. Understand factory base - who can produce what, capabilities, limits, possibilities and source new far east factories where needed.
8. Use SAP to set item codes up and raise PO's to factories for new products and rebuys.
9. Send product artwork, packaging artwork, colour proofs and any necessary swatches/samples to factories.
10. Create a critical path and clear detailed order overviews for factories & the China team to fo...