Assistant Product Technologist

7 months ago

Liverpool, United Kingdom The Very Group Full time

Internal use only - Grade H_

**About us**:
We are The Very Group and we’re here to help families get more out of life. We know that our customers work hard for their families and have a lot to balance in their busy lives. That’s why we combine amazing brands and products with flexible payment options on Very.co.uk to help them say yes to the things they love. We’re just as passionate about helping our people get more out of life too, building careers with real growth, a sense of purpose, belonging and wellbeing.

**About the team**:
Our own brand technologist team, work in a fast-paced environment and with suppliers across the Far East, Europe and the UK to source and develop great value trend led products for our customers. Reporting into the Senior Technologist, you will work to ensure that our products are good quality, fit for purpose and safe to sell; whilst also maximizing speed to market, sales and profit and minimizing markdown through low returns.

**About the role**:
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Assistant Technologist to join us. In the role you will focus on the following areas;
- Product development from first fit to production - looking after multi product categories you will work closely with an internal design team, buying, merchandising and your supply base to develop products.
- Build strong relationships with your trading teams, sourcing hub colleagues and suppliers to develop strategies for areas of improvement and to maximise success.
- Understanding of department critical path, supply base and trading calendar.
- Develop knowledge of all UK/EU legislation to ensure all new products comply.
- Develop knowledge and support as needed technologists and the global product compliance team in the management of supplier quality failures.

**About you**:

- You will have product development experience from first fit through to production within fashion and be able to demonstrate an understanding of how to develop a product range with a consistent fit and quality and work closely with designers and suppliers.
- An understanding of grading and sizing regulations.
- Numerical and analytical skills in order to review returns data.
- An understanding of manufacturing faults and how to prevent going forward.
- Understanding of supply chain issues, for example: lead times/ flexibility/ supplier capability.
- You will be highly organised with great communication skills.

**Some of our benefits**:

- Flexible, hybrid working model
- Inclusive culture and environment, check out our Glassdoor reviews
- £250 flexible benefits allowance to suit your needs
- 27 days holiday + bank holidays
- Udemy learning access
- Bonus potential (performance and business-related)
- Up to 25% discount on Very.co.uk
- Matched pension up to 6%
- More benefits can be found on our career site

**How to apply**:
**What happens next?**

You can expect a two-stage interview process for this position:
**1st stage**:

- An informal 30-minute video call with the hiring team to discuss your skills and relevant experience. This is a great opportunity to find out more about the role and to ask any questions you may have.

**2nd Stage** - A one-hour formal interview where you can expect both competency and technical questions. This can be held either in-person or remotely.

As an inclusive employer please do let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments.

If you'd like to know more about our interviews, you can find out here.

**Equal opportunities**

We’re an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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