What is the role
To develop and build a Womens offer that meets the needs, desires and specifications of the customer within each relevant brand, in line with the overall brand identity and company ethos. Working in partnership with the buying and merchandising teams to improve quality and fit, while building a full and balanced range that maximises sales and margin performance.
What you will do
* The role is responsible for ensuring standards of fit and quality are maintained across the product range
* Completes technical specification and fit workbooks for all product, in conjunction with the buying team
* Accountable for the fit sample process within the critical path, ensures deadlines are met
* Work alongside the buying team to expand and develop the Brand identity that maximises the potential of womenswear bottoms product category
* Liaises with suppliers to ensure a commercial proposition whilst maintains production standards and product integrity
* Ensure a comprehensive supply base for product range that has the capability and capacity to consistently deliver against current and future growth requirements
* Ensure that suppliers conform to our code of ethics, accountable for the follow up of ethical audits and urgently address any potential issues
* Product testing, accountable for communicating test requirements for both component and materials to supply base, ensure no use of restricted substances (REACH). Updates the supplier manual with changing environmental & legal requirements
* Sets minimum product manufacturing standards, grading rules and width fitting to build a last library and drive fit consistently across product offer
* Contributes to packaging manual and improves product presentation
* Proactively communicates women’s bottoms product to wider business e.g., Website ‘how to measure’ guide / social media team
* Works alongside and supports technologists to ensure a consistent way of working
What you will bring
* 4+ years demonstrable successful technologist experience in women’s clothing, preferably with experience of specialist markets and product category
* Proven track record
* Experience of (and comfortable working within) a Buyer driven business
* Results driven with sound technical product acumen
* Expert knowledge of women’s bottoms supply base and key contacts
* Strategic thinker with a hands on, action-oriented approach
* Passion for the brand with a strong understanding of the demands of our customer
* Highly motivated and a desire to be the best with proven ability to work well as a team
* Ability to work under pressure and at a fast pace with loyalty and commitment to the business
* Within commutable distance of our Peterborough head office