Assistant Fabric Technologist

3 months ago


Coventry, United Kingdom Sainsburys Full time

**Assistant Fabric Technologist**
- 230002OI)

Our Assistant Fabric Technologists assist with category strategy by supporting the Fabric Technical Manager / Fabric Technologist. They work with the suppliers, our Sainsbury’s General Merchandise & Clothing support teams, designers, merchandisers, trading, Sainsburys Argos Asia and retail teams to deliver great quality Fabrics that are consistently produced to the appropriate quality standard are safe and diligently procured meeting all Sainsbury's performance standards and policies. Assistant Fabric Technologists demonstrate our company values and keep the customer at the heart of every decision.

**What you need to do**
- Support the delivery Sainsbury’s Argos General Merchandise and Clothing products ensuring safety, legality and quality attributes are maintained.
- Support the delivery of the category technical strategy as well as setting and implementing standardisations and sustainability targets
- Support the delivery of right first time Fabric approval in line with the commercial plan, competitor benchmarking, customer/store feedback, range reviews and post implementation reviews. Risk assesses Fabric and products under guidance. Product delivery is on time and to the right quality. Products are fit for purpose. Implements guidance regarding innovation and differentiation from our competitors.
- Work with Fabric Technical Managers, Fabric and Product Technologists, buyers, merchandisers and Sainsburys Argos Asia to identify Fabric and Mill selection for products. Supports the sourcing strategy.
- Follow the KPI technical strategy with suppliers. Implements improvements in supplier performance and fabric quality.
- Create fabric data from research and the market for products where required.
- Work with buying, merchandising, design, packaging and other stakeholders to ensure fabrics are available on time and on quality, meeting critical path KPI’s
- Support the team with data collection and interpretation, looking at trends. Investigates and resolves issues in a timely manner.
- Carry out store visits to purchase and review products as required on behalf of the team.
- Work collaboratively with test houses to ensure all testing processes are completed in a timely manner.

**What you need to know and show**
- Demonstrate an aptitude for Product/Fabric development and continued product improvement.
- Accuracy of record keeping, invoice sign off and approvals.
- On-time completion of tasks in line with departmental targets and agreed Critical Path.
- Demonstrates a passion for the brand, product category with clear focus on the customer
- Support in the delivery of Fabric, product and process innovation.
- Work collaboratively with supply base to deliver technical plans and drive quality standards within product area. Is empowered to deliver the technical agenda and recognises areas where they may benefit from coaching or mentoring. Supports a globally inclusive and supportive culture.
- Identifies opportunities to improve technical performance of product area through simplified ways of working.
- Demonstrates a passion for products and delivers the technical aspects of the product plan in product area on time to a high technical standard. Works with suppliers to recognise opportunities and deliver the right innovation for customers.
- Demonstrates great judgement and problem-solving skills when follow up a quality, or safety product issue.
- Identifies and delivers projects that will drive the quality, profitability and corporate responsibility performance of top selling lines.

**Why Sainsbury’s**

Work-life balance is important to us, so we offer our colleagues as much flexibility as possible in line with the needs of their role. We trust them to decide how, where and when they work, combining remote and collaborative working with a flexible approach to hours, giving them plenty of time and space for life outside of work whilst delivering against our business goals.

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**Primary Location**: GB-GB-Coventry

**Work Locations**: Coventry Store Support Centre - Ansty Park and Home Sainsbury's Store Support Centre Draken Drive Ansty ParkAnsty Coventry CV7 9RD

**Job**: Product Technology

**Schedule**: Full-time

**Advertised Salary** £30,000


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