Operating under the brand names of Begg & Co and Alex Begg, we have progressive manufacturing mills in Ayr and Hawick. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are open to all talent. This also includes but is not limited to neurodiversity, race/ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, age or disability. We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. Our values are Craftmanship, Authenticity, Creative Curiosity, Bravery and Being Human. Craftmanship – We are experts at what we do, applying high standards to our work, building on our legacy for future generations.
Creative Curiosity – We are open minded and continuously challenge seeing each day as an opportunity to discover and create.
Being Human – We care for our colleagues, our communities, and our planet, supporting each other to make our unique contribution.
Innovation Planning Manager
The Innovation Planning Manager is responsible for the quality, timeliness and commercial relevance of the innovation team output across the Alex Begg Group. Ensuring continual proactive development of new products, as well as fulfilling our customer commitments.
Control and maintain oversight of the planning and prioritisation of work-flow across the full innovation team; both weave and knit, in co-ordination with production planning and the CIO.
Make commitments to our customers and internal stakeholders with clear communication of design and sample lead times and ensure the innovation team meet these dates.
Understanding of textile processes including weave, knit and finishing, would be an advantage.
Driving licence.
An understanding of woven and/or textile manufacturing processes.
Commercial understanding of the luxury fashion market.
Well-rounded IT Skills.
Company events
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Health & wellbeing programme
Life insurance
On-site parking
Store discount
Work from home
Monday to Friday 37 hours per week.
This role is split between two sites, Ayr and Hawick, with time at each split fairly and depending on business requirements.
Location is flexible as long as you are willing to travel to both sites and understand that frequent travel between each site is essential.
Company Bonus
KPI related Yearly bonus
Proven skills in innovation and strategic planning, with an ability to develop and implement detailed project roadmaps
Strong organizational and time management abilities to oversee complex product development schedules
Proficiency in analyzing data and using tools for project management and process optimization
Knowledge of the luxury textiles industry or a similar design-focused field is advantageous
Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, or a related field, or equivalent experience
A proactive approach to problem-solving and innovation, with a keen eye for detail