JOB PURPOSE To support the Product Development Team and manage the product development process for Outerwear, particularly technical outerwear, by working closely with the designers to develop each category from initial concept through to finished product. RESPONSIBILITIES Critical path management Communication to vendors Delivery tracking of protos and showroom samples Prototype fit session management Raw material management in conjunction with RM, Design and vendors Vendor management Proto review - end to end organisation Look Book Preparation - end to end collaboration, organisation and communication Ensuring clear, concise and accurate data daily, particularly focused on: bill of materials prototyping, sampling and production, requesting purchase orders, requesting costs from vendors, departmental tracking documents and shipping paperwork Ad-hoc reporting analysis as required by manager, Budget management Risk Assessment from initial development through to production Delivering high quality from initial proto through to production Developing the collection in accordance to brand and legal requirements PERSONAL PROFILE Experience of product development of Outerwear Experience of following the Product Development calendar Experience of working closely with manufacturers for the development of Outerwear Effective relationship management with design and merchandising teams Adaptable and flexible to meet the ever changing demands of the business Enjoys working in a highly pressurised environment Excellent influencing skills and strong interpersonal skills Team Player Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.