Buyer - Ladieswear

Buyer - Ladieswear Birmingham We are looking to recruit an experienced Ladieswear Buyer for a growing Ladies Retailer / Ecommerce business. Their ethos is that life should be about living for the moment, getting out there and enjoying yourself - and the clothes reflect this. Purpose of the role: You will help to lead the Ladieswear buying team in developing remarkable product across multiple categories and to identify new opportunities for sales growth. To source and negotiate prices to achieve overall targets and quality expectations. To embed new process and be part of this successful business as it grows. Main Activities: Work as part of the overall buying team to develop an exceptional range in line with our brand strategy. Place all initial orders in line with forecasts and agreed minimum quantities to ensure delivery. To ensure all administration of areas is up to date and accurate. To lead and develop a team. Analysis of market and competitor trends Presenting proposals for future range development Lead on supplier meetings – communications/negotiating prices/minimum quantities/lead times and range finalisation meetings. If you are experienced in Ladieswear and looking for a new challenge, please forward your CV.

Footwear Technologist Leicester Our client is a leading supplier of children’s footwear to major retailers across the UK and Europe. We are looking for an enthusiastic and driven Footwear Technologist who is passionate about footwear and product quality to join a friendly team. The Role As a Footwear Technologist, you will take ownership of the technical process from pre-production through the entire lifecycle of the product. This is a varied role combining technical expertise, customer interaction, supplier coordination and compliance. Key responsibilities include: Managing the technical development of footwear products from concept through production. Conducting face-to-face meetings with customers to assess risk factors, safety requirements, and testing standards. Fitting and grading footwear styles with both customers and oversees colleagues. Generating detailed spec packs and checklists for each order. Liaising closely with China office to ensure products meet and exceed expectations. Identifying and resolving issues swiftly and proactively. Overseeing the factory audit set up and continued requirements. Managing customers and supply chain compliance and sustainability standards. Supporting additional tasks and projects as required. Working with various customer web-based systems daily. About You Essential skills and experience: Experience as a Footwear Technologist. Experience working with high-street retailers and/or grocery accounts at head office level. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills Excellent communication skills, both verbal and visual. Excellent administrative skills. A proactive, enthusiastic, and flexible approach to work. A collaborative team player with a personable and approachable attitude. Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle. The Benefits: Competitive salary (dependent on experience). Company pension scheme. Generous holiday entitlement, including bank holidays. Flexible working hours. Job Type: Full-time Work Location: In person. Office based in south leicestershire, UK.

Product Developer Manchester We are recruiting for an exciting opportunity for a Product Developer to join this excellent company, it is an opportunity for an ambitious person to join a fast-paced and fast-growing company with plenty of room for personal development. Working alongside Account Manager and Garment Tech team in City Centre Manchester. Responsibilities: Attend customer meetings to take brief alongside account manager. Liaise with customers to gather all required info for each collection. Hold development meeting with Account Manager and Garment Tech to create factory brief. Create Range Plan. Ensure all tech packs are correct / liaise with customer to gather information. Amend tech packs / add details / check details and update packs as required using Illustrator. Liaise with garment tech to create / manage / ensure all size charts are correct. Work with suppliers, trim suppliers, mills to develop samples etc. Liaise with suppliers to keep CP on track alongside Account Manager. Review samples on arrival as the lead, working alongside Garment Tech, to present samples in sample review to Account Manager / Director. Create workbooks / carry out comments at each stage and feed back to suppliers. Liaise with customer on fabric, component and sample review and approvals. Manage production process with supplier alongside account manager and garment tech. Experience required: 2-5 years minimum in similar role.

Nightwear Designer - Adults North West of England This is a unique opportunity to join a thriving company, offering excellent potential to drive your career forwards. My client is the UK’s market leading supplier of Licensed adult and children’s apparel, supplying character apparel to major High Street retailers and on-line companies in the UK. A vacancy has arisen for an Adults Nightwear Designer working on mens and ladieswear with character licencing experience. The company is based in the North West but will offer hybrid working for the right candidate. You will be: Ensure high service levels are provided and newness in design is given. Proficient in Adobe Software, including Illustrator and Photoshop. See concept designs through to production, working closely with buyers and factories to ensure the brief is met. Work closely with technologists and merchandisers, to ensure products fit and find solutions to any problems in production. A common interest/knowledge for Licensed Properties and product. Researching trends, and creating mood boards for new projects and seasons ahead. Collaborate with other creatives in the Design team to ensure a common vision and consistent branding across the business. Attending customer meetings and prepare for presentations. Creating exclusive designs, with awareness of cost and factory restrictions. Prepare design packs, including technical drawing and size specs. Thorough understanding of the current market and research of retailers to ensure handwriting is in line. Manage day to day work load, working closely with buyers and factories to ensure deadlines are met for samples and designs. Develop new products with the factories from research, requesting new fabrics and embellishments. Reasonable travel, including factory visits and regular comparative shopping in the UK and overseas.