The ideal candidate will be responsible for understanding design concepts, working with manufacturers to produce samples, coordinating logistics, organising marketing products and planning stock & inventory. You will report to the Head of Apparel while also coordinating strategies with the Managing Director. Your role will require a hands-on approach with both strategy and execution, with an opportunity to be a part of a growing team.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Product:
- Assist the product design process from brief through to launch by managing critical paths
- Collate & provide feedback to production via the Head of Apparel
- Collaborate with internal and external partners to ensure we have robust production processes
- Conduct bi-weekly check-ins with Head of Apparel & Production Partners to keep visibility on progress and help offer solutions to any hold-ups
- Work with Marketing & Production on apparel content shoots
E-commerce:
- Support Head of Apparel with product forecasting, quantities, SKUs and details
- Manage and configure e-commerce website(s) back-end for appropriate product details and inventory level
- Analyze e-commerce platform to help define and setup applicable systems/applications
- Inventory Management and Planning
- Maintain a detailed production calendar to ensure designs, project green-lighting, production and delivery of apparel are on schedule
- Oversee the inventory planning process which includes collecting inventory needs from relevant stakeholders
- Identify and resolve discrepancies in inventory
Logistics:
- Place, monitor and manage all purchase orders to ensure the product arrives on time and in sync with the e-commerce calendar
- Create and manage warehouse orders through our 3PL to ensure stock is received correctly
- Work with Production Partners to facilitate stock movement prior to each product drop to various locations as needed
- Work with external 3PL partners to ensure quick shipment post product drop, ensure that orders are fulfilled in a timely manner
Customer Service:
- Manage customer support representatives and recommend improvements to workflow to automate responses and reduce response time
WHO YOU ARE
- You are a dynamic, spreadsheet-loving, calendar-obsessed individual
- You have strong soft skills and the ability to communicate effectively in person and via email
- You enjoy managing critical paths of production
- You have the ability to oversee complex processes from design to customer service
- You are a people person and can work closely with the relevant teams, agencies, software and stakeholders to ensure an excellent product & customer experience
- You love to be efficient in your work and can juggle multiple projects at once
KEY SOFTWARES
- Google Workspace Suite with advanced knowledge of Calendar & Sheets
- Shopify & Shopify Plus Experience
- Klayvio - email marketing, ShipBob - 3PL and Gorgias - Customer Service