Supply Chain Manager - Fashion/Apparel

Handle Recruitment presents an excellent opportunity for an experienced, hands on, and innovative Supply Chain Manager to join a reputable Music Merchandise & Brand Management company.

Reporting directly to the MD, this is a senior role that forms part of the management team and is responsible for overseeing the delivery process; from the product set up all the way through to product delivery.

Key features include:

• Liaising with sales, customers and suppliers regarding delivery dates and accurate product costings
• Focusing on the commercial side of the business and working closely with the Sales Director to deliver profitable results
• Managing special projects across the business including pop up stores and high end retail installations
• Overseeing deliveries and bookings for all major retail partners
• Ensuring support across all areas of Supply Chain Management by working closely with partners across Europe
• Monitoring and analysing supplier performance
• Monitoring the cost and efficiency of the movement and storage of goods
• Line management responsibility for a team of 4

Person specification:

• Previous experience in a Supply Chain role within fashion apparel
• Experience dealing with various high street retailers
• Technical understanding of fabrics, specs, dying, washing, and printing from sample to bulk
• Sourcing capabilities to work and drive an effective vendor matrix which reaches current and prospective retail distributions
• Product and cost engineering proficiency to determine alternative options to cost effectively meet design needs
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced Excel knowledge
• Ability to work within a fast-paced and dynamic business
• Fair and transparent management style
• Ability to multitask
• Confidence to push back in a diplomatic way
• An interest in music merchandise

If you have the relevant experience and would like to further your career within this exciting company, please don't hesitate - apply now!

Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds

PLEASE NOTE: Due to the high volume of applications we receive we are unable to respond to everyone. If you have not heard from us within 5 working days of sending your CV then unfortunately you have not been shortlisted for the position you have applied for.