Ownership of the Product Development Critical Path Management of given product area
Coming up with creative ideas, negotiating prices with supply base
Client Details
A customer and product focused business in the Tameside area. From stationery and bags for life, to toys, Stationery, pet, accessories & license collections, this business is renowned for creating standout quality products. Due to strong demand from retailer partners they are seeking to add an Product Specialist to the team.
Description
- Ownership of the product Development Critical Path Management with Product Coordinator
- Ensuring product critical paths and weekly workloads are on track to achieve deadlines
- Working in conjunction with Sales and Design to prepare for customer meetings .
- Order Critical Path Management · Monitoring Order Critical Path with Merch/Product Coordinator to ensure intake dates are met Product & Range Development
- Reacting & completing Sales Team Briefs in the required time frame
- Collaborating with design on products and packaging
- Negotiating the best cost price to achieve department margin targets.
- Establishing and maintaining good relationships with existing and potential suppliers.
- Comp shopping & applying knowledge of the current competitive marketplace and trends and assisting into the direction of product development.
- Attend Trade shows for inspiration and to source new product/ suppliers. Attending and assisting in kick off and category meetings
Profile
- Currently in a Buying, Product Management, Product Developer role or similar
- Experience working and developing own brand / white label product
- Experience of working with import goods from Far East etc
- Excellent written / communication skills
- Strong Negotiation skills
Job Offer
Monday - Friday 37.5 hours a week + Flexible Hours + Hybrid Working + Free Parking
Buyer / Product Developer
Buyer / Product Developer
Buyer / Product Developer