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Production Admin Assistant – Ladieswear Birmingham My client is a fast-paced UK Retailer with big plans on the horizon, who have an exciting opportunity for a Production Admin Assistant to join the team in Birmingham. Working closely alongside the Production Manager the successful candidate will be involved in all areas of factory production, ordering and chasing fabrics, trims, lab dips, and creating factory sample packs in addition to setting up dockets/processing repeat orders. Critical path management experience is a must and you will be responsible for maintaining information on all systems ensuring that order data is up-to-date and accurate, both internally and externally ensuring deliveries are met whilst foreseeing any issues and dealing with them before they arise. Your job role will also cover fabric testing, bulk approvals, sealing, bookings, and delivery date maintenance whilst keeping an eye on the costings. In addition to supporting fabric and trim sourcing you will be mindful of MOQ, lead times and achieving required company margins, including gathering compositions, weights, COO, commodity codes etc. leading to implementation of wash care instructions and label processing. You will be working closely with an extensive supply base maintaining positive relationships in the UK and overseas. The candidate Ideally a graduate or someone with 12 month experience Versed in relationship building and price negotiations First class communication skills (written and verbal) IT literate and expert in excel Resourceful, organized, energetic, analytical and competent Able to work under pressure and achieve deadlines A self-starter and problem solver A great team player Strong multitask ability Experience of critical path management Fashion / textiles back ground

Buying Admin Assistant Birmingham We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Buying Admin Assistant to join a dynamic team. You will be responsible for providing administration support to the Buying team and ensuring that all aspects of the buying process are running smoothly and efficiently. This role is ideal for individuals who possess strong organisational skills and have a keen eye for detail. Duties Order Management • Use of internal software to Input and update weekly purchase orders. • Action any order amendments under direction of the B&M team. Critical Path Management • Managing critical path information with the suppliers (sending template and chasing updated information). • Using Critical path to ensure timely delivery of stock into the Warehouse, highlighting any possible risks and reasons for delays to the B&M team on outstanding samples/approvals. • Managing approval process, chasing suppliers for Buying samples/Outstanding approvals/fit samples, filing accordingly. Trading Information • Preparing weekly and seasonal analysis (Traffic light documents). • Ensuring preparation for Trade Meeting. • Creating and updating ‘New in’ competitive analysis. • Creating and updating Benchmarking information. • Creating and updating departmental trend and product research. • Monthly comp shop/store visits with report. Sample Management • Creating and chasing sample tracker from all suppliers. • Processing samples received (fits, development, shoots/meetings). • Labelling, logging organizing and filing samples including press and bought. • Collating and preparing meeting samples. • Preparing samples for fit meetings and recording fit notes. Administrative Support • Receiving, sending and logging in/out post accordingly. • Dealing with telephone, email queries. • Dealing with department queries, both internally and externally. • Supplier/Meetings minute taking and distributions. Key experience, skills and abilities; • Strong understanding of fashion trends and knowledge of the high street. • Excellent communication and team working skills with the ability to adapt. • Able to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines. • Good attention to detail and strong organizational skills. • Excellent working knowledge of Excel, word and Outlook.

Production Merchandiser Birmingham Our client is one of the UKs largest wholesale distributors of motorcycle and cycle clothing and accessories. The Production Merchandiser manages the critical path for production, collaborating with the Product Development team, purchasing department, and suppliers to ensure on-time and cost-effective order fulfilment from placement to shipment. This role utilises reporting skills and IT systems to generate reports for stakeholders across the business. Key Responsibilities: Obtain and manage product prices and price negotiations from Suppliers and work with the Product Development team to achieve required margins without compromising quality standards Forecast season volumes determined by the supplier’s capacity and capability (capacity management) whilst within the SLAs and target delivery windows and have communicated this to suppliers and the leadership team Raise and issue purchase orders with suppliers Plan the capacity of orders placed, managing production efficient quantities across supply base, including fabric and trim bookings with suppliers and follow up as necessary to ensure capacities are met and find solutions to outstanding issues Manage fabric and trim commitments and work with the product development team to ensure these are utilised in a timely manner Set targets with suppliers to achieve the delivery deadline and in the right quantities Proactively monitor the progress of all products from order placement to delivery, following the critical path Lead meetings with all suppliers to discuss production schedules, issues, risks and solutions to avoid delays Coordinate with suppliers for efficient transit and communicate arrival info to the leadership team for cross-function coordination Manage stock levels to ensure DTC and BTB demands are met Assist the Garment technologist / Quality team, Suppliers and Third parties to resolve any re-processing requirements and agree resolution Closely manage the relationship with the Distribution and the Garment Technologist / Quality team to ensure rejected products (from the AQL process) are resolved on time and is communicated to the leadership team Utilise and generate reports from programs on a regular basis (e.g., shipment, delivery, order lists, seasonal remaining volumes etc) Analyse and report on sales figures to the Leadership team to identify any risk or opportunities Proactively establish and maintain the KPIs for suppliers and delivery performance and discuss the analysis with superiors Develop and instil solid relationships with suppliers to achieve business targets Issue and ensure supplier contracts are kept up to date Presenting to stakeholders and taking meeting minutes Continually review and improve processes and operations Requirements; A minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Production Merchandiser within the clothing industry Effective at analysis and decision making Able to work under pressure and come up with solutions High attention to detail Excellent Excel, Word, PowerPoint skills Excellent communication skills, both written and oral Team working Leadership and accountability Effective planning and organising Have excellent time management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities Ability to manage change Project management Leadership and accountability Commercial and numerical with excellent analytical skills – capable of planning production and shipment stages by combining computing skills and experience Experience working with international suppliers Can diversify experience to benefit a small team, whilst being hands on and championing positive change A general working knowledge and appreciation of the product development cycle to manage critical path stages and set accurate critical deadlines for suppliers Excellent work ethic, flexible attitude and willing to learn Show passion for the product through a proactive and motivated approach to your work Desirable: BA or equivalent qualification in a related subject Interest in action sports The desire to take a brand to new heights with innovative ideas There may be a requirement for international travel to carry out business with existing and prospective suppliers

Garment Technologist Ladieswear and Menswear – Multi Product Greater Manchester Our client is regarded as one of the leading suppliers of men’s and women’s private label and branded products to high street retailers and wholesalers worldwide. They use market intelligence gathered from across the globe, to develop on trend and commercially viable products for the men’s and women’s fashion apparel markets across the globe. Duties include: • Create size specs / amend specs. • Carry out grading on specs provided by customers / align grading across collections. • Review samples alongside Designer / Developer / Account Manager. • Liaise with customer and factories to relay / discuss comments. • Set parameters for testing on each customer / inhouse brand in relation to base fabrics and finished garments / trims. • Relay all testing info to suppliers • Liaise with Account Manager to ensure testing is aligned with Critical Path • Review and submit to customers as required. • Keep on top of supplier compliance status to ensure all audits are up to date. • Submit to customers to keep records up to date.