Garment Technologist

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.

Wholesale Merchandiser Manchester A fantastic opportunity has become available for an experienced Merchandiser to join a well-established client based in Manchester. The role will manage the product development process from supply chain through to customer delivery. Working with key accounts and reporting to the Production Manager, you will be responsible for: Costing brand specific product ranges with suppliers (based in Bangladesh, Pakistan & China). Margin calculations maintaining the company directive. Raising detailed POs to suppliers. Maintaining & updating critical paths specific to the orders. Liaising with suppliers on submissions dates (lab dips, fit samples, labelling/trims, pre-production samples, production samples). Liaising with customers regarding delivery updates & sampling requests (submissions/photo samples). Arranging shipments with our nominated forwarder ensuring delivery is kept on time. Booking goods in with the end customer’s warehouse upon arrival. Informing the accounts team of details needed for invoicing. Analysing sales reports from your key account to identify any potential for re-sales or missing categories to boost trade. Reporting findings back to the MDs & design team. Skills required: Excellent time management Microsoft product experience (excel, word etc). Confidence in speaking with retailers and suppliers on both email & phone. A good understanding of the wholesale side order process from initial costing to delivery. Benefits: Excellent transport links to site. Work from home Fridays Auto enrolment into the workplace pension scheme after probation period (optional opt in/out available). Close knit team working together in an open plan environment giving insight into all aspects of the business. Growing company increasing turnover greatly year on year. Working hours are: Mon - Thurs 8.30am-4.30pm (office based) Fri - 9am-3pm (working from home)

Designer - Ladieswear Leek - hybrid options are available 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 License 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 a Ladies daywear designer 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. Design to a brief and amend as buyer requests, display experience of liaising with buyers requests and demands. 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. A competitive salary and hybrid working is on offer to the perfect candidate. If this sounds like it could be you, we’d love to hear more