We are looking for an experienced Trims Manager to play a pivotal role in shaping the future product a billion-dollar successful Brand.
This Trims Manager role is an opportunity to harness your trims development experience to lead a dynamic team that sources and develops all trim components.
The hybrid working pattern features a minimum three days a week at the headquarters in the West Midlands
In such a dynamic, respected, high-growth business, our client can offer exciting careers with real opportunity to make your mark and achieve success as a team member and individual.
The role:
* As a passionate Trims Manager, you will have a highly influential role in shaping products and developing the capability and impact of the trims team.
Key responsibilities include:
* Managing and executing new material developments from concept to PO placement.
* Establishing technical approval (buy-ready status) in line with critical path timelines; creative direction; sourcing and product strategy.
* Ensuring trims are developed to the highest quality and delivered on-time to meet manufacturing dates.
* Collaborating with cross-functional business partners in Design, Sourcing and Product Buying to deliver a range and product structure.
* Leading, coaching and developing Trim Developers.
* Contributing towards the material toolbox.
* Leading material allocation / selection meetings – and coaching teams on how to drive consolidation to improve material efficiency.
* Partnering with T1 – T4 suppliers to source and develop materials from concept to production.
* Negotiating and delivering trim prices.
* Delivering patentable innovation as well as deliver new-to-market ideas &/or sustainability initiatives.
Skills required:
* Proven trims development experience, with excellent know-how of trim application to support the aesthetic, functional, technical and commercial needs of the product.
* Strong understanding of the apparel design and development lifecycle.
* Strong knowledge of trim physical properties and performance testing.
* Advanced technical materials knowledge, including fibres, yarns, knit and woven fabrications, printing application, dyeing and finishing,
* Strategic thinking with the ability to anticipate problems, offer solutions, and address issues with materials.
* Excellent attention to detail, organisational skills and communication skills including the ability to deliver presentations to various business levels.
The Perks
* Competitive ‘Win Together, Lose Together’ Bonus
* Choice of Private Medical Insurance or Healthcare Cash Plan, paid for by the client
* 25 days holidays + your birthday and all the Bank Holidays which can be substituted and taken whenever you want.
* A truly Flexible Working Culture
* A collaborative, creative and inspiring working environment
* Employer pension contributions up to 7%
* Life Assurance at four times your basic salary
* 50% product discount
* Brand Gift Card for each year of service
* Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing Support
* Great Training and Learning Resources
* Choice of hardware and access to the best software
* Paid time off when you’re physically and mentally unwell
* Very Generous Family Leave package – we support you extending your family
* Refuel - Healthy fresh food available
* Lifting Club Gym Membership
* Free monthly massages
* Beauty and Barber facilities
* Free on-site parking