Production Manager

THE ROLE

As Production Manager you will be directly responsible for all European footwear, accessories & India leather accessories and will be expected to oversee & ensure that they are manufactured & delivered in line with the critical path at the correct margin & the highest quality. You will report into the Production Director.

WHAT WILL I BE DOING?

• You will work with Merchandising to ensure that the critical path is accurate and allows on time delivery of product
• Liaise with the Design departments & assist in tracking samples prior to each buy
• Ensure that a style & price list is created, published & distributed prior to each buy detailing the styles due to be shown at the buy, at least first prices, minimums & lead times
• Attend the buy handover and once the buy has been handed over oversee the negotiation & placing of orders in line with the critical path ensuring that the weighted margin is achieved & that shipment dates in line with the critical path are agreed
• Liaise with the technical department to ensure that they have visibility of what has been bought & assist in prioritising comments being issued
• Liaise with all relevant departments to ensure that the All Saints product is manufactured to the highest quality & in line with the critical path
• Ensure that all orders are collected by the agreed freight forwarder on the agreed shipment dates with the relevant customs documentation and that they ship to the correct destination in the most cost effective manner the critical path will allow
• Liaise closely with Merchandising to ensure that all orders are placed as & when requested and that reorders are placed promptly
• Liaise with the relevant departments to ensure that suppliers have all that they require to manufacture the orders
• Be responsible for the on time delivery against specific launch dates
• As & when reasonable travel to meet suppliers

ABOUT THE LOCATION

Based in our East London Studios in vibrant Shoreditch with perks and benefits offered from local businesses including discounts on food, shopping and health & beauty. Studio Location. Approximately a 10 minute walk from Liverpool Street Station and a 5 minute walk from Shoreditch High Street.

WHAT SKILLS DO I NEED FOR THIS ROLE?

• Have proven management experience
• Have extensive experience of working on European footwear, accessories & India leather accessories
• Proven experience of successfully managing & working to a critical path
• Strong negotiation & influencing skills with experience of working with open costings
• Excellent communication skills
• Full understanding of the product cycle & its role within a rapidly expanding business
• Full understanding of a critical path & the importance of adhering to deadlines set by the critical path
• The ability to work well under pressure & meet deadlines set
• Extensive knowledge of Fastreact, Excel, Word & Outlook
• You love fashion! We need you to be an irresistible ambassador for AllSaints and a believer in the power of an amazing new outfit (or three!)
• You have strong relationship management skills, creating fun and inviting environments for both team and customers and you have the ability to influence our partners when needed
• Tenacity and belief to succeed - you aim high, setting challenging targets and deadlines for your team to work toward. You have the winning mentality that your team aspire to
• Strong business acumen - you know your business inside and out. An active user of all reporting technologies with proven ability to use to your commercial advantage; you know what your customers want and how to deliver on their expectations - it's your passion and it shows!
• Honest, trusting and charismatic - you live by our brand values
• A protector of brand. A mentality to care for your customers, profit margins and product, as well as your teams and customer's health and safety. You are dedicated and committed to the success of the brand
• Positive and inspiring: you're a natural coach and want to help our teams do their best and feel appreciated

#WeAreAllSaints

Our aim is to develop truly diverse teams and create an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and able to give of their best whilst contributing to the success of our brand.

We recognise the importance and strength of diversity and commit to providing equal opportunities to everyone in our employment and recruitment processes. We safeguard against any form of discrimination irrespective of gender, gender reassignment, marital status, race, ethnic origin, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, religion, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status or age.

Even if you feel you don't tick all the boxes, we'd still very much like to hear from you. We want you to know that finding people who have a passion for our brand and are open to learning is incredibly important to us.

If you need any support or adjustments during your application, please get in touch with us and we are happy to help.

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