Job Description

Castore exists for one single reason \xe2\x80\x93 to make athletes better. Our ethos is built upon the philosophy of BETTER NEVER STOPS, an ideal deeply infused in our DNA and something we strive to live every single day. We utilise advanced engineering and unique technical fabrics to create the highest quality sportswear in the world for athletes who demand the very best. Designed with a passion for innovation with specialist features to help to optimise athletic performance in all conditions.

The founders\xe2\x80\x99 vision is to build Castore into a brand respected across the globe for a deep and unrelenting commitment to engineering the highest quality sportswear in the world, with no stone left unturned in its search for innovation and performance enhancement.

The sportswear market has been dominated by a small clique of mass-market brands and the vision is for Castore to be a premium alternative to these, the natural brand of choice for discerning athletes who demand the very best.

What\xe2\x80\x99s the Job?

The Production Merchandiser will be responsible for ensuring the smooth running and maximisation of our production orders across the supply base to deliver its full potential, securing production capacity to deliver stock into the business to meet our to market targets.

What will I do?

• Collating overviews of all ranges/teams to update Production Manager
• Presenting updates in production meetings to the wider business.
• Building effective supplier relationships to support partnership approach
• Overseeing the Production Planning of our Key Suppliers.
• Reviewing Production Critical path data supplied by the Junior Production Merchandisers.
• Factory schedules - checking to make sure all orders on and planned with correct dates.
• Plan fabric critical path with fabric team and giving details of cut dates to sales team.
• Resolve purchase issues (researching, clarifying, and resolving issue). This includes working with Product Creation, Sales, Finance, Logistics etc
• Factory debits - checking to make sure deducted from invoices and should keep record what has been deducted from which invoices.
• Supporting the Junior Merchandisers with factory issues and suggesting solutions.
• Weekly production meeting with internal teams.
• Working closely with Merchandising, Operations and Product Development team to maximise opportunities
• Contribute to creation of seasonal buy calendar and other dates relevant for Planning
• Improving process and efficiencies within our supply base
• Prepare reports for Operations, Product, Finance, and Management Team

What skills and qualities will I need?

Essential Knowledge and Experience:

• Over 8 years of experience of working in a similar role.
• Good understanding of garment manufacturing , production line management and raw material management.
• Understanding of Sports, and FMCG/Fashion Industry preferred
• Ability to work cross-functionally, liaising with peer groups across the business to drive efficiencies and results
• Ability to work within strict deadlines and able to be adaptive to changes
• Comfortable in a fast-paced and ever-changing business environment
• Excellent planning and organisation skills
• Flexible approach and willingness to further learn & adapt in a fast pace growing business
• High level of proficiency with MS Office, including Microsoft Excel spreadsheets

Personal Qualities:

• Excellent attention to detail & a natural problem solver
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Organisation, planning, able to juggle multiple projects at once
• Confidence in own ability to challenge current ways of working, whilst delivering recommendations for improved process
• Be a team player
• Be results driven
• Share our ambitious outlook
• Have a Better Never Stops Attitude

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Modern city centre offices in Manchester
• An opportunity to work with global sporting partners
• Office breakout space with pool tables, dart board and TV\xe2\x80\x99s
• A chance to build a career with a fast paced, high growth brand
• Generous staff discount

Castore exists for one single reason \xe2\x80\x93 to make athletes better. Our ethos is built upon the philosophy of BETTER NEVER STOPS, an ideal deeply infused in our DNA and something we strive to live every single day. We utilise advanced engineering and unique technical fabrics to create the highest quality sportswear in the world for athletes who demand the very best. Designed with a passion for innovation with specialist features to help to optimise athletic performance in all conditions.

The founders\xe2\x80\x99 vision is to build Castore into a brand respected across the globe for a deep and unrelenting commitment to engineering the highest quality sportswear in the world, with no stone left unturned in its search for innovation and performance enhancement.

The sportswear market has been dominated by a small clique of mass-market brands and the vision is for Castore to be a premium alternative to these, the natural brand of choice for discerning athletes who demand the very best.

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