Production Controller/assistant Buyer

2 weeks ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Branded head office Full time

We have a fantastic new role sitting in the buying team for a logn established reputable branded head office

If you have a proven track record working within a Buying office, or have worked as an import merchandiser for a fashion supplier this is the role for you

Pride yourself on your meticulous attention to detail and ability to hit deadlines?

**The Impact you will have in this role is**:

- You’ll ensure all products are set up and ready for bulk garment order raising, ensuring suppliers are not over capacity and the critical path is closely managed to meet the target of 90% of deliveries on time
- Issues will be raised promptly, and the team will be aware of any changes, delays or decisions made as well as putting forward suggestion of how to resolve issues
- You will be regularly reviewing pricing in line with corporate calendar deadlines, making enquiries and suggestions as needed and escalating any issues directly to suppliers
- Awareness and understanding of the PD process in relation to the Critical Path and order process - including the fit process, testing requirements, auditing measures and legislation
- The salesman sample process created and managed from colour pallets and lab dip approvals, through to order and transport of samples
- Buying trips fully arranged and prepared for with all relevant documentation available
- Sourcing enquiries conducted when needed

**As our future Production Controller, you will have**:

- Experience of working within a Buying office, preferably as a Production Controller or equivalent with 2-3 years' experience
- A meticulous attention to detail
- Ability to work to and meet deadlines
- Strong communication and relationship building skills
- Experience working to corporate calendar deadlines and lead times
- Able to pick up systems with ease
- Competent user of Microsoft Excel
- Dynamics experience is advantageous
- Understanding of factory loadings/capabilities
- High level of knowledge on the suppliers' capabilities and production process

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus scheme

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Manchester: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- BUYING OR PRODUCTION: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: IF/PD1



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