Assistant Production Merchandiser

Castore exists for one single reason 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 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 massmarket 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.

The Role

The Assistant Production Merchandiser will be responsible for supporting the Junior Production Merchandisers and Production Merchandisers in ensuring the smooth running and maximisation of our orders across the supply base to deliver its full potential to deliver stock into the business to meet our to market targets.

Responsibilities

Preparing data and updates for the Junior Production Merchandisers

Building effective supplier relationships to support partnership approach

Updating the Production Critical path across allocated vendors.

Proactively chase and followup with factories on status of orders

Work with factories to followup on unconfirmed and late orders

Factory schedules checking to make sure all orders on and planned with correct dates.

Attend weekly production meeting with internal teams when needed.

Working closely with Merchandising Operations and Product Development team to ensure smooth process flow on orders.

Updating order book with shipment information regularly.

Reporting shipment status updates to the production team.

Raising purchase orders to the factories.

Improving process and efficiencies within our supply base

Skills & Qualities

Essential Knowledge and Experience:

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 crossfunctionally 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 fastpaced and everchanging 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
• Bonus scheme
• 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 TVs
• A chance to build a career with a fast paced high growth brand
• Employee assistance programme
• Generous staff discount