What’s the role about?
As our Menswear Product Developer you will manage sample management and product management of our Footwear & Accessories category, taking ownership of the critical path of the production process. While reporting into our Head of Menswear Production & Sourcing, based in Picton Place, London.
Who you are
1. Team player and be able to work independently
2. Experience in buying is beneficial but not essential
3. Strong communication skills both written and verbal
4. A great understanding of the critical path
5. Organised and able to priorities workload
6. Understanding of supply management, sample development and cost management
7. Previous experience within retail head office
What you’ll be doing
8. Liaise with Product Manager on factory plan for the coming season
9. Plan factory prototype sample requirements
10. Ensure costings and fabric ratings have been received from the supplier and negotiated where necessary
11. Confirm production ex-factory dates with suppliers
12. Add costs to buy sheets for sign off
13. Negotiate factory cost prices for approval
14. Review/update critical path on a daily basis
15. Work with the Design team and factories on timely lab dip submissions/approvals
16. Liaise with fabric and trim departments on ex-mill dates and trim available dates
17. Attend fit meetings to ensure problems are highlighted and communicated to suppliers
18. Liaise with Merchandising and Design teams to ensure all departments have the same information
What we’ll do for you
19. Provide you with a competitive salary
20. Company pension
21. Generous employee discount
22. Company bonus scheme
23. Health & Wellbeing perks
24. Plus many more