Company Description:
The Barbour story began in 1894 in South Shields in the North East of England. Founder John Barbour began supplying oilskins and other garments to protect the growing community of sailors, fishermen and dockers. Still family owned and now fifth generation, Barbour HQ remains in South Shields. Under the leadership of Chairman Dame Margaret Barbour, Barbour has grown into a lifestyle brand sold in over 55 countries worldwide including Europe, the US and Asia offering a wardrobe of stylish functional clothing, footwear and accessories inspired by the unique values of the British countryside. The iconic Barbour Bedale and Barbour Beaufort wax jackets continue to be made by hand in the factory in South Shields. In 2020, Barbour launched Wax for Life, an overarching name for all of Barbour's wax services designed to encourage customers to extend the life of their wax garments. Wax for Life includes re-waxing and repairs (first introduced in 1921) and Barbour Re-Loved an upcycling circularity initiative. Each year over 70,000 wax garments are sent back to Barbour globally to be repaired, rewaxed or altered.
Position Overview:
We currently have an opportunity for an experienced Project Manager to join us on 12-month FTC contract basis based at Barbour House, South Shields. The project will focus on clothing sourcing, and you will be responsible for defining the entire sourcing plan to meet the 5-year plan expectations. The role requires a deep understanding of the fashion industry, sourcing/supply chain management, and cross-functional collaboration. You will play a crucial role in ensuring that the plan runs smoothly on time, and within the budget/margin framework. You will be responsible for managing stakeholders, maintaining effective communication across teams, and mitigating any risks that arise throughout the project lifecycle. Your expertise will help to deliver a high-quality plan, meet margin expectations, and key milestones.
You will have experience of leading similar projects in a fast-paced environment and a track record of delivering projects on-time and on-budget through effective project management.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
* Project Planning:
o Define project objectives: Set clear, measurable goals (KPIs) for the sourcing project, including timelines, budgets, SKU count and production volumes to ensure the 5-year plan is achieved.
o Develop project plan: Create detailed project schedules, road map and milestones to ensure timely delivery of plan.
o Resource allocation: Identify and allocate resources (human, financial, material) over the 3 phases, necessary for successful project execution.
o Risk management: Develop a risk management plan to identify potential risks in the sourcing process (e.g., delays, supplier problems etc.) and in collaboration propose mitigation strategies.
* Budget and Cost Management:
o Create project budget: Develop and monitor the budget/margins, ensuring costs align with the project's financial goals and objectives.
o Create and compile cost frameworks to ensure products are delivered within target margins.
o Analyse and track cost performance, making recommendations to improve efficiency and profitability.
o Cost reporting: Track margin gains against the budget and generate regular reports to inform stakeholders of financial progress.
* Cross-Functional Team Coordination:
o Collaborate with internal teams: Work with design, technical, forecasting/planning, finance, IT, Legal, HR and supply chain teams to align sourcing with overall product strategy and timelines.
o Facilitate communication: Ensure that all stakeholders are informed of project status, issues, and changes in timelines or budgets.
o Lead meetings: Organize regular team meetings to track progress, review challenges, and update project deliverables.
* Reporting and Documentation:
o Document project details: Maintain comprehensive records of all sourcing activities, including development, forecast and buy data.
o Provide regular updates: Report on project progress to senior management and stakeholders, highlighting any issues or delays and proposing solutions.
o Project closeout report: Upon project completion, prepare a final report documenting the outcomes, challenges faced, and lessons learned for future projects.
* Problem-Solving and Decision-Making:
o Resolve challenges: Address and resolve any unexpected issues such as supplier delays, non-alignment within teams, straying from the plan.
o Ensure data-driven decisions: Utilize project data, including performance metrics, to make informed decisions on adjustments, improvements, or corrections needed to meet objectives.
Skills and Experience:
* Project management skills: Strong project management abilities, including time management, multitasking, and attention to detail.
* Industry knowledge: Deep understanding of the apparel sourcing process.
* Budgeting and finance reporting: Ability to report on budgets.
* Leadership and team collaboration: Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, with experience in working with cross-functional teams and working in a fast-paced environment.
* Problem-solving skills: Ability to identify challenges early and develop effective solutions.
Benefits:
* Discretionary Company bonus scheme
* Staff discount
* Staff shop
* Healthcare cash plan
* 25 days holiday as standard increasing with length of service plus bank holidays
* Free onsite parking
* Subsidised canteen
* Wellbeing support
* Operate hybrid & flexible working
* 4pm finish on a Friday
Note: In the event that a sufficient volume of suitable applications are received, the post may close prior to the specified closing date. Please apply as soon as possible if interested.
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