Production Specialist

4 days ago


Northern Suburbs, South Africa Gillian Barber Recruitment Full time

Overview

We are looking for a resilient, efficient and dynamic Production Specialist to manage our local supplier’s performance (new and existing) in terms of their supplier scorecard and agreements in accordance with the Company’s supplier strategy; and to expand the local supply base, enable quick response, improve/maintain OTIF and maximise profits through continuous analysis and building and maintaining strong supplier relationships.

**Qualifications**:

- A Grade 12 Certificate/Matric is an essential requirement
- A relevant degree/qualification in Clothing Production/ Product Development Merchandising, or a related field in:

- General Business
- Industrial Engineering
- Project Management

**KNOWLEDGE required**:

- SA’s manufacturing market, customers & competitors
- The clothing manufacturing cycle, manufacturing critical path & relevant buying - and manufacturing processes
- Knowledge & understanding of relevant fabrics and trims (clothing/materials/substrates)
- A working knowledge of product components (styling, silhouettes, etc.)
- A sound knowledge and understanding of garment construction
- A working knowledge of costing, processes & calculations
- Shipping & related logístical factors and the impact thereof on lead times
- Manufacturing capabilities, including but not limited to:

- Import tariffs & relevant legislation
- Wages & costs of manufacturing
- Duty structures

**SKILLS required**:

- Networking skills & the ability to be resourceful
- Time management, organising & administrative skills
- Presentation Skills
- Analytical, problem-solving & decision-making skills
- The ability to communicate at all levels (internally & externally)
- Merchant skills & a sound commercial mentality
- The ability to prioritise
- Analyse and work with numerical data
- Interpersonal skills
- Conflict management skills
- Assertive
- Work independently and team player

**Key Responsibilities**:

- **On Time and In Full Delivery**

Ensure sum of true local product planned on time and in full deliveries increased according to business required
- **Priority Orders**

Ensure effective and successful management of all priority orders, which can include Promoted Styles, Turn-Ons, Quick Response, RPL and Test Orders
- **Factory Evaluation and Development Status Updates**

Provide business with feedback on factory capabilities and development status in terms of sourcing and technical skills.
- **Strategic Supplier Partnering**

Collaborate and support supplier partners achieving agreed supplier KPI’s

**Other**:

- Must be able to travel locally and across Southern region countries twice weekly or depending on operational requirements



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