Lead Product Technologist - Expiring soon!

Posted 06/11/2024 by Zachary Daniels Recruitment

Location:
Warrington, Cheshire
Salary/Rate:
£55,000 - £64,000/annum Benefits

LEAD PRODUCT TECHNOLOGIST | FASHION & HOMEWEAR | HYBRID | £55,000 - £65,000 + BENEFITS

BENEFITS:

  • Competitive Salary DOE
  • Car Allowance
  • Pension
  • Bonus
  • 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
  • Hybrid working

As the Lead Technologist you will be well established within the retail and manufacturing space to confidently & strategically review quality control, inspection, returns and sizing.

You will work collaboratively with the full product, tech, ethical and sourcing teams to drive new strategies to monitor and control the sealing process, supplier communication, overall testing and ultimately - putting the best quality product into the market!

AS THE LEAD PRODUCT TECH, YOU WILL:

  • Develop a supply base that is capable of supporting the fit, quality and sustainability ambitions for the brand & your department
  • Nurture and grow supplier relationships so that suppliers and the brand are working with visibility into: lead times, deliveries, testing, inspection, workbooks, sealing & fit processes and much more
  • You will work cross functionally with your Buyers and Designers to ensure that they are satisfied with what your team and external suppliers can achieve from a trend, quality and product execution point of view
  • Work with transparency with your buying & merchandising teams with lead times, sealing process and full involvement with the critical path
  • Set strict and measurable parameters to reduce the overall returns rate for your total department
  • Set clear boundaries around, RTV's, cancellations, CPR's and re-work costings/timeframes with the the supply base
  • Review the supply base, taking swift & fair action to exit or on-board new partners
  • Fairly manage cost prices where needed, supporting your buyer with any changes that the sealing or delivery process may hightlight
  • Directly support your wider team with reviewing fabric or trim sourcing
  • Support, train and develop your team members
  • Review performance and morale across your department at all times

BBBH31629

Type:
Permanent
Start Date:
ASAP
Contract Length:
N/A
Job Reference:
BBBH31629_1730903476
Job ID:
222607357
Applications:
Less than 10

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