Product Developer, Menswear

Reiss Limited; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Menswear Product Developer to oversee sample and product management in the Knitwear category. This role involves managing the critical path of production, liaising with various teams, and ensuring timely communication with suppliers. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational and communication skills, with a solid understanding of supply management and cost management. Join a dynamic team that values collaboration and innovation, and enjoy competitive salary packages along with generous employee benefits. Your journey in the fashion industry starts here!

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Company Pension

Generous Employee Discount

Company Bonus Scheme

Health & Wellbeing Perks

Qualifications

• Experience in buying is beneficial but not essential.
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Manage sample and product management for the Knitwear category.
• Liaise with teams to ensure timely submissions and approvals.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication Skills

Understanding of Critical Path

Organizational Skills

Supply Management

Sample Development

Cost Management

Retail Experience

Job description

What’s the role about?

As our Menswear Product Developer you will manage sample management and product management of our Knitwear category, taking ownership of the critical path of the production process while reporting into our Senior Product Developer, based in Picton Place, London.

Who you are

• Team player and able to work independently
• Experience in buying is beneficial but not essential
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal
• A great understanding of the critical path
• Organised and able to prioritise workload
• Understanding of supply management, sample development and cost management
• Previous experience within retail head office

What you’ll be doing

• Liaise with Senior Product Developer on factory plan for the coming season
• Plan factory prototype sample requirements
• Ensure costings and fabric ratings have been received from the supplier and negotiated where necessary
• Confirm production ex-factory dates with suppliers
• Add costs to buy sheets for sign off
• Negotiate factory cost prices for approval
• Review/update critical path on a daily basis
• Work with the Design team and factories on timely lab dip submissions/approvals
• Liaise with fabric and trim departments on ex-mill dates and trim available dates
• Attend fit meetings to ensure problems are highlighted and communicated to suppliers
• Liaise with Merchandising and Design teams to ensure all departments have the same information

What we’ll do for you

• Provide you with a competitive salary
• Company pension
• Generous employee discount
• Company bonus scheme
• Health & Wellbeing perks
• Plus, many more

If you want to start your story at Reiss as our Product Developer in Menswear, don’t miss out - apply now!

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