Retail and Fashion Manufacturing Jobs Search, London, UK and International
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General Factory manager
Based: Egypt, UK specific
Salary: To £60,000 tax free
Ref: BA179V Type: Permanent Start date: Immediate
Shirt Manufacturer
This well established business supplies the European and North American market with quality mens shirts.
The company are now seeking a person with sound factory management experience to take full responsibility for further development of the manufacturing plant.
The person will be responsible for the profit and loss of the operation and will need to oversee the planning production quality and logistics of the operation . You will also maintain and further develop business relationships with key retailers and resolve potential problems.
The company seeks a person who has had previous experience with the manufacture of shirts or blouses. Experience of working within a country other than your native one is also preferred.
Good financial acumen combined with a sound knowledge of mass production methods is essential. Fluent spoken and written English is also required for liaising with the customers.
The position is on a permanent rolling contract and is one that will offer challenges and good rewards.
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International Business Development Manager - London
Based: London, UK specific
Salary: excellent
Ref: 172 Type: Permanent Start date: Immediate
This is an exciting opportunity to join this leading luxury Brand name as a Business Development Manager, responsible for the development of several emerging markets and an internal team.
Reporting into the Sales and Marketing Director, you will be responsible for developing the sales strategy and managing costs, you will set out clear targets for your markets and travel to develop and build the business in each. You will manage trade exhibitions selection meetings and liaise with production. You will be self motivated with excellent interpersonal skills, be a team player with a proven sales background in textiles or fashion and also of managing and developing a team.French speaking would be of interest as would other language skills.
This is a key role in a high profile business and the rewards are excellent.
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Senior Project Manager
Based: London, UK specific
Salary: c £60000 plus Bonus and benefits
Ref: BA168V Type: Permanent Start date: Immediate
International Retail Marketing Business
This very successful company has achieved considerable growth and with this the need to recruit an additional person to support the General Manager on marketing programmes for business within Europe.
The responsibilities will be broad and as you will be in charge of managing a programme from the concept stage to delivery. This will require you to create and agree an implementation plan and present to the retail clients. Discuss and agree operational procedures for each programme.
You will be working closely with the in house product development team and creative services team and of course with the marketing personnel of the retail clients.
The analysis of sales and demand along with margins and the inventory control of the programme rewards.
The position will suit a person with excellent organisational skills and a high level of numeracy. The position is great for a person who loves planning and paying attention to the detail and who is equally happy to be in the back office as well as actively involved with presentations .
Your background may currently be within marketing or supply chain management or logistics, or you may be accustomed to working for a major supplier to large retailers.
As it is a very involved position you will naturally need to have considerable industry experience and operated at a senior level. Have a proven ability to lead and influence people directly and indirectly and be capable of working within a matrix environment. Click here to apply
Junior Product Manager
Based: Central London, UK specific
Salary: To £27000
Ref: BA169V Type: Permanent Start date: Immediate
Luxury Mens Accessories Brand
Reporting to the Product Manager the position offers varied responsibilities which will include licensee management .
Participating in fit meetings.Providing information to suppliers and to follow up sampling. Participate in range presentations and accurately record all information on all styles. Assisting with range finalization and generally supporting the Product Manager.
The position will suit a person who is educated to degree level and who has experience of working with luxury or high value branded clothing or accessories. Experience of working with factories is needed along with a good understanding or product make up. Good planning and organization skills are key along with good verbal and written communication skills.Photoshop ability is needed and if you have the ability to speak Italian that will be a plus, but it is not essential. Click here to apply
Merchandiser
Based: Greater London, UK specific
Salary: £25,000 - £30,000
Ref: 155 Type: Permanent Start date: Immediate
This is an exciting and exceptional opportunity to join one of the UK’s leading fashion suppliers. The position will suit a person with good commercial experience. You may currently be working with a retail buying environment and have a desire to work more closely with product or you could be with another supplier and be ready to develop your career further with a much larger company.
You will need to be educated to degree level preferably in business studies although not essential. You will need to be analytical & process driven with outstanding people skills, used to managing order process and critical path you will also need to be very confident with the desire and drive to succeed. This unique position will allow fast progression though the ranks for the right person to senior level.
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Admin Assistant
Based: London, UK specific
Salary: £18 - 20,000
Ref: BA150JC Type: Permanent Start date: Immediate
This exciting visual merchandising company is seeking an enthusiastic Admin Assistant. Your key responsibilities will be:
- To support the Senior Account Manager
- To manage client call, chase samples and deliveries
- To prioritise work and make sure deadlines are met
- To keep accurate records of stock spreadsheets for client accounts
You will be a whizz with Word and Excel, have a confident and professional telephone manner, be presentable and fashion focused.
You will be calm under pressure, a multi-tasker, energetic & positive. Great opportunity, great team and a challenging role packed with variety. Immediate start so please contact me today to sell yourself!
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Pattern Maker Casual Garments
Based: Belguim, UK specific
Salary: c £40000 Plus benefits
Ref: BA145V Type: Permanent Start date: Immediate
International Branded Clothing
Responsibilities
Develop and deliver block patterns to Developer to enable the contractor / manufacturer to create a full prototype.
Develop new patterns and prototypes for fit sessions with the Product Creation Team , and take responsibility for the right fit for patterns, blocks and prototype: provide pattern plus grading and measurement charts.
-Support the product creation team by giving information related to patterns: shrinkage, grading value, measurement and overall fit.
-Contribute to the product development process by providing input on silhouette trends to Creative Design Teams, prior to concept brief, through market visits, industry magazines and Internet.
-Ensure effective working relationships within the technical area and across departments.
The position will suit a person educated to degree level and with several years industry experience of pattern making. A sound knowledge of knitted and woven garments is required along with the ability to work on mens and ladies casual products. CAD experience is also required IE Gerber
Fluent written and spoken English is required along with the ability to travel.
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Production Co-ordinator
Based: London, UK specific
Salary: £18 - 21,000
Ref: BA141JC Type: Permanent Start date: Immediate
This exciting outdoor clothing & equipment company is seeking a dynamic Production Co-ordinator. Your key responsibilities will be:
- To set and manage critical paths, monitoring all orders from design to delivery maintaining delivery schedules & deadlines
- Manage sample process ensuring all designs & fabrications to meet brand requirements
- To negotiate & liaise with overseas suppliers regarding orders
- To liaise & assist with garment tech & design, creating spec sheets, fitting garments, lab dips & trim approvals & feed back to suppliers
- To liaise with shipping & accounts to ensure all documents & invoices are received & signed off prior to delivery
- General ad hoc admin to support the team
You will have experience working in a product related background, have a good understanding of garment construction & pattern cutting as well as having a good eye for detail & quality. You will be organised, forward thinking, a problem solver, analytical with excellent IT skills. You will have a ‘can do’ attitude and willingness to learn. Immediate start so contact me today! Fantastic opportunity!
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Category Manager - Footwear - Kids
Based: London, UK specific
Salary: to £57,00
Ref: BA0133/SL Type: Contract Start date: Flexible
Reporting to Director level, this key role is responsible for managing a clear strategy, full P&L and meeting key objectives. You will have Brand management expertise, children’s product experience, be a dynamic self starter, a strategic thinker who drives results. Click here to apply
Product Development Manager
Based: Greater London, UK specific
Salary: to £50,000
Ref: 132 Type: Permanent Start date: Immediate
This is a high profile role with a global children's Brand, our client is looking for a senior manager to develop the direction of UK product in line with the European Brand.
We are looking for a dynamic self starter and a strategic thinker with exceptional presentation and communication skills. You will be required to determine trend and design needs of the market and for licensees. You will need to build key relationships, drive innovation and be an Ambassador for the Brand. Proficiency in Illustrator, Photoshop and Acrobat preferred. Background in stationery, arts and Crafts or toys preferred.
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Merchandise Manager
Based: London, UK specific
Salary: £40-- 55000
Ref: BA116V Type: Permanent Start date: Immediate
Luxury Ladies clothing and accessories.
Responsibilities will be for maximizing profit of the business by setting retail and wholesale stock margin and turnover targets.
Working with the Sales Director and Operations Director and departments across the business. Management of seasonal stock levels. Planning of range options and producing OTB and the merchandise calendar. management of the forecasting process.
Development of a small team.
The person sought will need to have experience with ladies clothing within the luxury sector across retail and wholesale. Good IT skills are essential along with the ability to pay attention to detail. The ability to lead and motivate others is key along with good communication and analytical skills Click here to apply
Product Manager
Based: London, UK specific
Salary: c£30000
Ref: BA121V Type: Permanent Start date: Immediate
Luxury Ladies Knitwear and Outerwear.
Working as part of a team the responsibilities will be for the development of prototypes and samples with external suppliers. To work closely with the design team and the fabric and technical departments. Manage the order process and ensure the suppliers have the correct instructions for each style. To obtain price quotes and manage the commercial level of the product. Be involved with pre production fit meetings and with the organization or range presentations.
The position will suit a person with a sound knowledge of garment construction who is used to managing from prototype to final sample . A well organized person who is used to working within a fast paced environment Click here to apply
Garment Technical Engineer
Based: Cairo, Egypt, Middle East
Salary: To £30000 TAX Free plus
Ref: BA16v Type: Permanent Start date: Immediate
Successful Trading and manufacturing operation focused on shirts and blouses.
Due to expansion plans the company are seeking a person with broad experience to take responsibility for introducing and up dating procedures for sampling and pre-production. Costing /risk analysis/capacity planning and line balancing. Integrating QC reports. There will also be the opportunity to be involved with work study through identifying correct methods and working with the IE staff to establish the best SMV.
The position offers a lot of scope for the present and the future and is one on a rolling contract basis.
The person sought will need to have a very sound manufacturing background, preferable one that has included working with lightweight garments. You will need to have a very sound knowledge of garment construction. The ability to supervise and influence others. Fluent spoken and written English is required.
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Garment Technologist
Based: London, UK specific
Salary: £excellent
Ref: BA100V Type: Permanent Start date: Immediate
Major Retail operation
Working as part of a team the person will be responsible for a wide range of clothing for men and women.
You will advise and support the buying team on product specifications and quality and manage the sample approval process.
Meet and work with suppliers to improve processes and overall quality standards.
Assess and evaluate test reports. Sealing of pre-production and production samples. Monitor and analyze returned merchandise.
The person sought will need to have a few years commercial experience with a retailer or supplier . A commercial outlook and the ability to work within a fast paced environment whilst still paying attention to the detail. A sound knowledge of woven and knitted fabrics is required along with an excellent knowledge of garment construction and manufacturing processes. Click here to apply
Product Development Manager
Based: London, UK specific
Salary: to £45000
Ref: BA86vm Type: Permanent Start date: Immediate
Luxury Retail
Responsibilities will be for the development of a commercial range of luxury goods which will cross many categories such as jewellery and watches through to gift items. The person will work closely with the design production and quality teams as well as retail merchandising and will agree suppliers to use with the production manager.
The person will take responsibility for translating the designs to the first prototype and for the packaging required. Price negotiations and final cost prices in accordance to targets set. Presentation of the ranges.
Management of a small team of product developers.
The position will suit someone with extensive product development experience with hard goods. Luxury or designer branded products will be ideal but candidates with non branded goods experience will be considered.
Previous experience of range planning and costing and the ability to manage your time effectively are required along with a good knowledge of different suppliers. Click here to apply
Textile Development Manager
Based: Belgium, Europe
Salary: £Excellent plus benefits
Ref: BA9V Type: Permanent Start date: Immediate
International Casual Clothing Brand
Working with the creative and technical teams your responsibilities will be for the development of trimmings and accessories for clothing. Achieving the cost frames as well as the quality.
Identifying emerging trends and communicating this information to the creative teams.
Sourcing new suppliers and taking responsibility for price negotiations, lead times etc.
Leading a small team and ensuring that they maintain an up to date library of information on trimmings.
Defining strategies and implementing plans to reduce costs and improve flow.
The posiiton will suit a person with a Technical Textile qualification and someone with sound commercial experience within the apparel textile field. Development sourcing and technical knowledge are the key requirements. Click here to apply
Fabric Developer
Based: Belgium, Europe
Salary: £35-£44000 plus benefits
Ref: BA67V Type: Permanent Start date: Immediate
This is an International Brand of Ladies and Mens Casual Clothing.
Working as part of the technical team your responsibilities will be to support the design and product development teams by identifying and developing a portfolio of fabrics to meet the needs of the brand.
To keep up to date with emerging trends in fabrics and to provide technical expertise.
The position will suit a person with a relevant textile degree plus commercial experience with knitted fabrics for apparel. Good communication skills and the ability to multi task are essential. Click here to apply
Head of Sourcing
Based: London, UK specific
Salary: £Excellent Executive Remuneration
Ref: BA11VM Type: Permanent Start date: Immediate
This is an International Marketing Company with a strong focus within the Kitchen to Table Top product areas.
This is a new position as a result of a restructure and is one where the key responsibilities will be for analysing current sources on a cost risk, product and service perspective and for then developing and agreeing strategies that will work well for the business.
It will initially be a standalone position and will therefore suit a person who is strategic and also happy to be hands on with the identification of new supply sources. You will work closely with the product development team and with the supply chain and procurement teams and will develop new processes that will be efficient. Ensure appropriate assessment of suppliers in different countries.
Provide continuous assessment of the supply market to ensure the supply base works well for planned business.
The position will suit a person with extensive global sourcing experience which ideally will have included the home product categories indicated above or certainly products related to the home sector. Previous experience with a supplier is preferred but candidates within the retail sector will also be considered.
The position will require frequent global travel
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Head of Sourcing
Based: London, UK specific
Salary: £Excellent Remuneration
Ref: BA0011VM Type: Permanent Start date: Immediate
A Highly Successful International Business Focused Table top and Kitchenware product. As Head of Sourcing your responsibilities will include the identification of new sources of supply within many different countries across Eastern Europe , Central and Southern America and beyond. Assessment of current supply base from a cost risk and service perspective. Development of new processes. Interface with Product Development team, procurement and logistics within the UK and the Far East. The person sought will need to have substantial global sourcing knowledge. A track record of making positive changes within a company form cost saving to improved quality and service. Whilst you will need to be a strategist you will also need to have a hands on approach and be prepared to travel extensively to meet new suppliers and assess their strengths and weaknesses. You will also meet with major customer and therefore will need to have credible presentation skills and the ability to work well with people of different cultural backgrounds. Your experience may be with a supplier or a retailer and should have included home textile products. Extensive travel will be involved. Click here to apply
Wholesale Merchandiser/Maternity Cover
Based: London, UK specific
Salary: To £30000
Ref: 0038v Type: Permanent Start date: Immediate
This is a very successful importer and supplier of ladies clothing who seek a person to cover for 6 months or possible longer.
You will work with China mainly and will take responsibility for management of the critical paths which will require continuous liaison with the suppliers within China and also employees of the company based there. Management of paper work and incoming invoices. Ensuring on time deliveries Dealing with any enquiries.
The environment is a fast paced fashion one and will suit someone who enjoys working to strict time frames. Good IT skills are needed along with a high level of numeracy and attention to detail.
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Fabric Technologist
Based: Shanghai China, Asia
Salary: £Negotiable Ex Pat Package
Ref: 1275v Type: Permanent Start date: Immediate
This is a British company with interest in China and a business that is well established and known for ladies clothing. The company supply major retailers within the UK.
Reporting to a General Manager the responsibilities will include managing a small local team. Sourcing and re sourcing fabrics and being involved with the development of the same. This will be for local manufacturing and also for manufacturing of garments within other countries. The focus being on woven product.
Taking responsibility for all the pre production stages and ensuring processes are followed through correctly.
Management of the critical path and continuous liaison with the UK office.
Assessment of test results and management of quality.
The position will suit a person who has a relevant Textile degree and who has commercial experience within the area of woven fabrics for apparel. Broad experience is desired.
The position will offer a 2 year contract which will include return flights to country of origin
Fluent written and spoken English is essential. Cantonese a benefit but not essential . You will work with other ex pats within the company as well as local people.
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Senior Product Manager
Based: London, UK specific
Salary: Salary £excellent remuneration plus benefits
Ref: 1256vm Type: Permanent Start date: Immediate
This luxury goods business is truly international.
The business seeks a [person to manage product from the concept stage to final production and
this will require you to work closely with design, product development, sales and marketing and quality and logistics team. You will be responsible for identifying the most suitable manufacturers for the different products and will ensure the review of each sample product before sign off. Working with the designers and developers you will be ensuring the commercialization of product whilst maintaining the design integrity. You will negotiate prices and work to achieve the desired margins. Identify new suppliers for
components as well as finished product and ensures suppliers are socially compliant. Establish minimum production commitments with each supplier and ensure the suppliers receive the forecasts.
This is a fabulous position and will suit a person with previous men’s luxury merchandise experience. Good interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate well internally and externally are key. Good sourcing and negotiating skills are required and the ability to speak
additional European languages will be beneficial although this is not essential.
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Merchandiser
Based: Holland, Europe
Salary: 35- 40000 Euro
Ref: 912 Type: Permanent Start date: Immediate
Ladies Branded Fashion clothing and accessories
Supporting the Sales staff you will have a varied role which will include the implementation of the visual merchandising plans for the different collections . Visiting the customers plus the shop in shops across Holland Taking responsibility for the inventory control and assisting with the per order sales within the showroom. The position will suit a well organized person who has a good knowledge of the local market. A person with good analytical and merchandising skills and someone who is multi lingual. German Dutch and English being required. A driving licence is also needed.
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