Product Development Specialist

7 days ago

Stockport, Stockport, United Kingdom House of Fashion Associates Ltd Full time

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Product Development Specialist to join our team at House of Fashion Associates Ltd. As a key member of our product development team, you will be responsible for the creation of high-quality home textiles products, including bed linen and filled products.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage the critical paths from design brief to product launch.
  • Communicate with a global supply base in a professional and accurate way, verbally and in writing.
  • Brief factories and keep abreast of factory developments in line with the critical path.
  • Support Design team, from design brief to shipment, including tracking, checking and feeding back on samples.
  • Manage the sample process and be aware of any costs incurred.
  • Ensure quality of product by assessing with the Design & Technical team and signing off products prior to bulk production.
  • Request and negotiate best costs to contribute to business target margins.
  • Communicate and present costs and product details internally, including to senior management.
  • Maintain range plans with product costs and details.
  • Set up new lines on internal systems, liaising with the Merchandiser and Supply Team to ensure the correct information is input.
  • Create production specs once developments have been signed off.
  • Liaise with Sales and Wholesale teams, and key customers when required on 'made to order' and exclusive product outside of main ranges.
  • Carry out market research and competitor analysis.
  • Plan and organise meetings as required.
  • Liaise with Marketing Team in preparation for trade shows and photo shoots.
  • Assist in preparation of price lists for trade shows and sales team.

Requirements:

  • Experience in critical path and supply chain import & distribution.
  • Practical knowledge and previous experience of product development across HOME TEXTILES, preferably bed linen and filled product.
  • Minimum of 5 years' experience in similar roles, worked with high street retailers.
  • Preferably educated to degree level.
  • Organised with excellent time management skills.
  • Able to work under pressure in fast-paced environment.
  • Confident and clear communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Intermediate IT skills – Excel, Word, PowerPoint, internal systems.
  • Textiles degree.

What We Offer:

  • Company pension.
  • Employee discount.
  • HYBRID - Work from home.
  • Monday to Friday.
  • Supplemental pay types: Bonus scheme.

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