PLM Specialist / Production Specialist

Client of AW Connect; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Client of AW Connect in Dubai is seeking a highly organised PLM Specialist and Key User to support our product organisation. You will maintain product data, act as the PLM system reference, and drive data quality and governance across teams.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years with PLM, experience with Centric PLM, and strong attention to detail, with fluent English and comfort working with cross-functional, international teams.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience with a PLM system, ideally within fashion, apparel, footwear, sportswear or retail.
• Experience with Centric PLM / Centric Software is highly desirable.
• Experience with alternative PLM systems such as FlexPLM, WFX, Lectra, Gerber or similar will also be considered.
• Good understanding of the product creation process, including: Tech packs / technical specifications Bills of materials (BOM) Materials and components Product styles and SKUs Colourways and sizing
• Previous experience as a PLM key user, super-user or administrator is a strong advantage.
• Experience supporting or training users is preferred.
• Strong data management and data-quality skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Extremely detail-oriented, methodical and organised.
• Strong numerical and analytical ability with a natural sensitivity to figures and data.
• Systems-minded and comfortable learning software configuration, workflows and system logic.
• Highly reliable and structured in the way they work.
• Able to identify inconsistencies and errors quickly.
• Comfortable working across product, design, development, merchandising, procurement and IT teams.
• Clear communicator who is patient and service-oriented when supporting users.
• Able to work effectively with cross-functional and international teams.
• Fluent English is required.
• French would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Product Data Entry & Maintenance: Create and maintain product records in the PLM system including styles, specifications, BOMs, materials, components, colourways and sizing.
• Maintain reference libraries for materials, colours, suppliers and seasons.
• Ensure data is complete, consistent and up to date throughout the lifecycle.

Skills

PLM

Data quality

Data governance

Data management

Cross-functional collaboration

Training users

System configuration

Attention to detail

Organised

Analytical ability

Communication

International collaboration

Fluent English

French (advantage)

Problem solving

Tools

Centric PLM

FlexPLM

Other PLM systems

Job description

We are looking for a highly organised detail-oriented Product Lifecycle Management PLM Specialist amp Key User to support our product organisation in Dubai The role is ideal for someone who combines a genuine understanding of product development with strong systems data and organisational skills You will be responsible for maintaining accurate product information throughout the product lifecycle and will become the key user and internal reference point for the company s PLM system The ideal candidate is highly methodical comfortable working with large amounts of product data and naturally focused on accuracy structure and continuous improvement Experience with Centric PLM is highly desirable although candidates with strong experience using other PLM systems may also be considered

Key Responsibilities

Product Data Entry amp Maintenance

Create and maintain product records within the PLM system including styles technical specifications bills of materials BOMs materials components colourways and sizing Maintain accurate collection season and product drop structures Ensure product information is entered accurately and on time in line with the product development calendar Maintain reference libraries covering materials colours suppliers and seasons Ensure product data remains complete consistent and up to date throughout the product lifecycle

PLM Key User amp User Support

Act as the key user super-user of the PLM system for the product organisation Provide first-line support guidance and training to users across product design development and merchandising teams Develop and maintain user guides templates and standard operating procedures SOPs Gather feedback and user requirements and translate them into practical system and process improvements Promote consistent and effective use of the PLM system across teams

Data Quality amp Governance

Take ownership of data integrity completeness and consistency within the PLM system Establish and maintain naming conventions mandatory fields and validation rules Conduct regular data audits and clean-ups Identify recurring data issues and implement solutions that address the root cause Ensure speed of data entry never comes at the expense of accuracy

System Administration amp Continuous Improvement

Support PLM configuration including attributes workflows and permissions in coordination with IT Liaise with the PLM vendor or implementation partner regarding enhancements system releases and issue resolution Support data flows and integrations between the PLM system and other business systems Identify opportunities to improve product processes data quality system adoption and operational efficiency Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the product organisation

• 3+ years of hands-on experience with a PLM system , ideally within fashion, apparel, footwear, sportswear or retail.
• Experience with Centric PLM / Centric Software is highly desirable.
• Experience with alternative PLM systems such as FlexPLM, WFX, Lectra, Gerber or similar will also be considered.
• Good understanding of the product creation process, including: Tech packs / technical specifications Bills of materials (BOM) Materials and components Product styles and SKUs Colourways and sizing Collections and seasons
• Previous experience as a PLM key user, super-user or administrator is a strong advantage.
• Experience supporting or training users is preferred.
• Strong data management and data-quality skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Extremely detail-oriented, methodical and organised.
• Strong numerical and analytical ability with a natural sensitivity to figures and data.
• Systems-minded and comfortable learning software configuration, workflows and system logic.
• Highly reliable and structured in the way they work.
• Able to identify inconsistencies and errors quickly.
• Comfortable working across product, design, development, merchandising, procurement and IT teams.
• Clear communicator who is patient and service-oriented when supporting users.
• Able to work effectively with cross-functional and international teams.
• Fluent English is required.
• French would be an advantage.