To research and develop a commercial range.
Maximising sales and profit through effective sourcing, management of factories, knowledge of customer requirements, price negotiation and managing lead times.
Client Details
A great opportunity for a Buyer - Product Development to join a successful business in Skelmersdale area. They import from the Far East and Europe where they have a showroom as well as in the UK head office. They are a Sedex Member and FSX certified. The business supply a number of retailers in the UK and Europe , everyday and seasonal products.
Description
- Review and analyse current range.
- Research trends and develop new products.
- Create a range plan.
- Work with our in-house Design team to develop and create commercial designs.
- Ensure enquiry sheets are completed accurately with product specifications.
- Send enquiry sheets onto factories and ensure we receive correct and best prices.
- Understand factory base - who can produce what, capabilities, limits, possibilities and source new far east factories where needed.
- Use SAP to set item codes up and raise PO's to factories for new products and rebuys.
- Send product artwork, packaging artwork, colour proofs and any necessary swatches/samples to factories.
- Create a critical path and clear detailed order overviews for factories & the China team to follow. Ensure this is kept up to date at all times.
- Check pre-production samples and ensure prompt approval is sent to factory so mass production can begin.
- Communicate regularly with factory to monitor production status, answer any queries they may have and resolve any issues.
- Check production samples and ensure prompt approval is given to the factory and confirm to Shipping Dept goods are approved for shipment.
Profile
- Experience in far east sourcing and buying is essential
- Level of business and commercial awareness.
- Able to prioritise own workload effectively.
- Good communication skills.
- Team working and relationship building skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Good problem solving and decision-making skills.
- A good level of IT skills - excel proficient.
- Experience of SAP preferred.
Job Offer
Competitive Salary + Free Parking + Discount on Product
Buyer - Product Development
Buyer - Product Development
Buyer - Product Development