Our client is a Luxury RTW and accessories label, who has seen phenomenal growth, with more to come. They are looking for an experienced Fabric & Trims Co-ordinator to join their product team.
Working collaboratively with the internal teams, this role will be responsible for co-ordinating and ensuring the on-time delivery of all raw material orders.
Key responsibilities include:
* Manage and raise the bulk orders of all fabrics and trims, managing the critical path from order through to shipment and ensuring all key dates and approvals are managed effectively to the time constraints set
* Ensure all testing and quality standards are achieved for the raw materials, attaining any necessary certifications from the mills or suppliers.
* Working with the wider teams to provide support and advise on raw material forecasts
* Manage and arrange the necessary strike offs and lab dips which are required for approval prior to bulk production including prior to shipment working with the relevant team on approvals and ensure they are made and comments sent to the supplier in a timely manner
* Ability to work through any potential issues with the suppliers to avoid any delays to deliveries and to ensure the best outcome is achieved and negotiate any required discounts.
* Negotiate prices with the suppliers to ensure the target margin is achieved
* System management, and ensuring the required data is captured on the internal systems.
The successful candidate will:
* Proven experience within a similar role in a Luxury RTW brand, motivated to achieve results
* Excellent raw material knowledge and experience managing the process with success.
* Be a self-starter and motivated alongside excellent problem-solving skills and a high level of communication with the factories and in-house team with the ability to build successful relationships.
* A quick learner and able to work within a dynamic team, adapting to the daily needs of the team
* Excellent negotiation skills with the mills and vendors, and experience of working with suppliers globally
* Excellent organisational skills and a strong team member who can drive this role with a strong work ethic.
* Strong all-round IT skills, including working with a PLM system
***Please note only successful candidates will be contacted***