Manage all scouting/development/sourcing activities of TRIMS to ensure product alignment, quality, and cost.
Manage and follow up all the forecasts for samples and bulk orders.
CORE JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop trims proto in terms of quality and design, based on Designers’ mood boards and requests.
- Work on multiple collections, seasons, and special projects simultaneously
- Oversee all the forecast for samples and bulk orders being in daily contact with mills for production issues, delivery and shipment.
- Finalize Trims Specification Sheet and cost based on company requirement.
- Update company data.
- Support quality control.
JOB FUNCTIONS AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Daily follow up with mills based in Far East and Mediterranean area.
- Negotiate SMS and Bulk production costs.
- Cross costing among all mills to meet company targets.
Requirements
- Education preferably in textiles, clothing or equivalent work experience.
- Significant previous experience (minimum 3 years) in the same role or in components accessory manufacturers.
- Good knowledge in trims, fabric, and apparel product development.
- Proficient with EXCEL program.
- Strong technical understanding of trims construction.
- Critical Thinker, rigorous and well organized.
- Self-motivated, focused on meeting deadlines and able to multitask within a fast-paced environment.
- Strong management and problem-solving skills.
- Good judgment, proven responsibility, and strong analytical and planning skills.
- Capability to work under strict, short deadlines.
- General knowledge of Guess product offer across different lines will be considered a plus.
- Working on cross-functional and multi-national teams.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with both internal and external customers.
- Ability to work in team.
- Fluent English written and spoken. Any other language will be considered a plus.
Benefits
- An International, fresh and dynamic working environment
- Physical & Mental Health programs, sustainable projects and workshop promoted by Guess Community
- Arts, sports and social events outside the office, thanks to our Guess Fun activities!
- Training & Development platform and paths
- Discount on our products both online and in stores
Don’t miss your chance to join a progressive and sustainable global company, which is constantly looking for new challenges and opportunities to grow in a competitive and tough market.
Guess promotes a people-first workspace, where their well-being and their development are part of the history and the success of the brand.
Do you think we’re a good match for you? Apply now to be part of our family!
Skills Required
- Minimum 3 years experience in trims development or components/accessory manufacturing
- Good knowledge of trims, fabric, and apparel product development
- Proficient with Excel
- Strong technical understanding of trims construction
- Experience working with mills and negotiating SMS and bulk production costs
- Ability to manage forecasts for samples and bulk orders and meet tight deadlines
- Strong management, problem-solving, analytical and planning skills
- Experience working cross-functionally and with multi-national teams
- Fluent English, written and spoken
- Education in textiles or clothing or equivalent experience
- General knowledge of Guess product lines
- Additional language skills
What We Do
Guess Europe Sagl is a global lifestyle brand established in 1981, which designs, markets, distributes, and licenses a collection of contemporary apparel, denim, handbags, watches, eyewear, footwear, and other consumer products. It operates in the Clothing and Clothing Accessories Retailers and Wholesale trade in textiles industries.
