Product Development & Supplier Coordination Specialist

Rohan Designs Ltd; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training

Clothing allowance

50% discount on our own clothing

Contributions to a Pension scheme

Life cover based on salary

Employee Assistance Scheme

Job summary

Rohan Designs Ltd in Milton Keynes is seeking a Product Co-ordinator to support Product Development, Material Tech and Buying teams by managing product information, samples, materials and supplier communications throughout the seasonal development process.

You will collaborate with Design, Production and suppliers to ensure accurate data and timely handovers from concept through to production, leveraging 1–2 years' experience in product, buying, merchandising or related retail roles.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years' experience in product development, buying, merchandising, sourcing, production, materials or retail.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Confident communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Well organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, Outlook and product systems; PLM experience desirable.
• Understanding of product development, materials, buying processes or critical path management preferred.
• Proactive, curious and solutions-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day administration across assigned product categories.
• Maintain accurate product data, specifications, BOMs, sample feedback and development records.
• Track sample requests, deliveries, reviews and approvals.
• Prepare information for range reviews, development meetings and supplier discussions.
• Coordinate sample stages in line with the critical path.
• Record and follow up actions from development meetings.
• Support administration of fabric, trim and component information.
• Maintain material records, approvals, testing, care, sustainability and supplier documentation.
• Coordinate submissions, lab dips, strike-offs, test reports and approval samples.
• Track material testing, wearer trials, wash care approvals and compliance documentation.
• Liaise with suppliers to obtain samples, information and approvals.
• Ensure material data is accurate and available for specifications and production handover.
• Monitor critical path dates and elevate risks or delays.
• Maintain organised records for samples, approvals and development documentation.
• Support communication across Product Development, Material Tech, Buying, Design, Production and suppliers.
• Follow up actions and ensure information is shared accurately and on time.
• Support improvements to product administration and sample management processes.
• Act as a key contact for suppliers regarding samples, product data and documentation.
• Maintain timely communication and elevate issues when required.
• Support suppliers with deadlines and information requirements.
• Manage supplier WIP updates and communicate actions and next steps.
• Collate supplier updates for meetings and product status reporting.

Skills

Product development

Buying

Merchandising

Sourcing

Retail

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Excel

Communication

PLM

Tools

PLM

Excel

Word

Job description

Rohan Designs Ltd in Milton Keynes is seeking a Product Co-ordinator to support Product Development, Material Tech and Buying teams by managing product information, samples, materials and supplier communications throughout the seasonal development process.

You will collaborate with Design, Production and suppliers to ensure accurate data and timely handovers from concept through to production, leveraging 1–2 years' experience in product, buying, merchandising or related retail roles.