Buyer - Product Development

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