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A customer and product focused business in the Tameside area. From stationery and bags for life, to toys, stationery, pet accessories & license collections, this business is renowned for creating standout quality products. Due to strong demand from retailer partners, they are seeking to add a Product Specialist to the team.

Job Description

• Ownership of the product Development Critical Path Management with Product Coordinator
• Ensuring product critical paths and weekly workloads are on track to achieve deadlines
• Working in conjunction with Sales and Design to prepare for customer meetings
• Order Critical Path Management: Monitoring Order Critical Path with Merch/Product Coordinator to ensure intake dates are met
• Product & Range Development: Reacting & completing Sales Team Briefs in the required time frame
• Collaborating with design on products and packaging
• Negotiating the best cost price to achieve department margin targets
• Establishing and maintaining good relationships with existing and potential suppliers
• Competitive shopping & applying knowledge of current marketplace trends to guide product development
• Attending trade shows for inspiration and sourcing new products/suppliers
• Participating in and assisting with kick-off and category meetings

The Successful Applicant

• Currently in a Buying, Product Management, Product Developer role or similar
• Experience working and developing own brand / white label products
• Experience with importing goods from the Far East

What's on Offer

Monday - Friday, 37.5 hours a week, with flexible hours, hybrid working, and free parking.