Assistant Technologist Kidswear

5 months ago

London, United Kingdom Marks & Spencer Full time

From Merchandising and Marketing - Product Development and Design, through to Supply Chain and Space Planning - our mission is to bring stylish wardrobe, home and beauty essentials to our customers via an easy, inspiring shopping experience online and in store that will delight them every time.

As we accelerate the transformation of our business to suit the changing needs of our customer, we need results-orientated colleagues that not only have a passion for our product, but a strong team working ethos, creativity and a healthy commercial aim to join us on our journey.

To put the customer requirements at the centre of the product offer to develop and deliver a commercial and profitable range that optimises sales opportunity

**Key Accountabilities and Measures Required for The Assistant Technologist Role**
- Independently, or supporting departmental technologist as appropriate, to deliver clear specifications on Design Tech packs to include blocks fit, fabric quality, made well standards, construction & components.
- Technical responsibility for a range/department as well as support to the wider technical team
- Working with the fit/digital development & design teams in upfront product development, creating and using the block library and identifying seasonal patterns.
- Maintain the business raw material sourcing strategy within the department,
- Perform product benchmarking on behalf of the Technologist/department and keep informed of key trends and industry developments.
- Work alongside the departmental technologist to deliver innovation, driving commercial customer focused benefit in line with Design and Product strategy and innovation strategy.
- Support the departmental technologist to deliver the business Plan A requirements with buying and design, in line with business strategy
- Support the departmental technologist to deliver the business digital development strategy working with UK and SO teams & suppliers
- Assist the departmental technologist to manage adherence to product safety, compliance and ethical standards in line with legislation and corporate policy
- Monitor the voice of our customer around Quality and Fit and build into ongoing product development strategy
- Ensure all technical deadlines are met in line with BU critical path and continually working to optimise Leadtime whilst maintaining product technical standards
- Contribute as an active member of the team to work within a commercially focused culture.

**Key skills**
- Technical knowledge of garment and fabric technology
- Ability to embrace change and strive to embed new process and ways of working.
- Computer literate
- Good organisational skills and an eye for detail
- Multitask orientated with the ability to work to deadlines to achieve the Buying critical path and with multiple stakeholders
- To be able to analyse data and drive insights to support strategic thinking

Key Benefits:

- Flexible working approach, with a balance of being in the office and working from home
- Competitive salary plus bonus
- 29 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
- 20% discount on M&S products
- A range of wellbeing support (including a virtual GP)
- 25% off gym memberships, access to online fitness classes and discounts for complementary health services, such as nutrition and lifestyle coaching

**#LI-LD1 **#NotJustAnyJob**

M&S is ready to push boundaries to lead the retail industry into a greener, speedier, more inspiring digital era. That’s why we’re revolutionising how we work and offering our most exciting opportunities yet. There’s never been a better time to be part of our team. Marks & Spencer aims to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers and suppliers. Join us and make an immediate impact.

We are committed to an active Inclusion, Diversity and Equal Opportunities Policy, which starts with our recruitment and selection process, and we are happy to talk flexible working.

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