Job Description:
* Working within a team to deliver customer requirements for Parade Wear items, ranging from but not limited to: Berets, Shirts, all Scottish Parade wear, (kilts, trousers, gaiters, stockings, plaids & scarfs) and Wool type military workwear items.
* To ensure all Parade wear items within your range adhere to the specifications and are compliant to the customer’s requirements and any relevant legislation
* Provide a customer facing and Industry facing support and guidance with regards to Parade wear items in your area.
* Ensuring all items within your area are managed through life, maintaining critical path information and including Acquisition Safety Management and Product Quality Control.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
* Undertake the processing of the technical data relating to the Parade wear items within your range including patterns, samples, manufacturing, test reports and product certification
* Maintain technical product details within the in-house database Msys.PDM.
* Ensure the management of your items through the Supply Chain Process & Tender Process
* Assist in managing Research and Development and product trials for Defence Clothing.
* Assist in management of (receipt, storage, retrieval and maintenance) of patterns and samples held within the Pattern Room.
* Visit suppliers and relevant industry meetings and exhibitions to maintain and enhance Parade wear product knowledge.
* Ensure all and any reported defective items within your area are seen through to resolution.
Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications and Experience:
* Previous experience with textiles and clothing specifications items / materials.
* Textile and clothing degree or equivalent experience
* Highly motivated with high attention to detail.
* Computer literate - experienced in using databases and spreadsheets.
* This role will include UK & overseas travel
* Team Work, fast-paced environment & working to deadlines.
In return for your hard work, we offer excellent career progression opportunities and a professional environment where you can acquire, use, and continue developing your skills.
Your package will include:
* Competitive Salary and pension scheme with life assurance
* 25 Days Holiday (plus 8 statutory Bank Holidays)
* Holiday buy-back scheme (5 additional days available)
* Employee Assistance Programme supporting wellness with immediate access to:
* GP consultation and second opinions
* Mental health support
* Financial and Legal support
* Wellbeing and healthy living support
* Employee referral scheme with financial reward
* Cycle to work scheme
* Professional Membership and Study Sponsorship
* Pass scheme (£100 to undertake training of your choice)
At TVS SCS we encourage and support our employees to realise their potential. They are empowered to take initiative and achieve high impact results that really make a difference to our business and our customers.
Security Clearance Requirement
Candidates must be eligible to undergo Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance. This process includes verification of identity, right to work in the UK, employment history, and a basic criminal records check for unspent convictions. Please note that candidates must have resided in the UK for 3 years to meet BPSS eligibility requirements.
If you require any adjustments to allow you take a full and active part in the selection process, please notify us as part of your application. Please note TVS Supply Chain Solutions is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
TVS have signed the Armed Forces covenant and are a forces friendly employer.