Apparel Design Manager

at Retail Detail south africa
Location Cape Town, South Africa
Date Posted April 2, 2020
Category Beauty / Health / Fitness
Job Type Full-time
Currency ZAR

Description

The Apparel Design Manager (Key Accounts Manager) is responsible for meeting strategic objectives through effective leadership and through the effective management of a team, for optimising the Business Units profitability and sales targets in line with objectives

Duties & Responsibilities

Responsibilities will include:

  • Responsible for achieving all financial and operational targets
  • Manage Raw Materials process, purchasing, utilisation and stock management
  • Manage processes and workflow to ensure optimum efficiency from concept to delivery
  • Communicate to retail regarding new opportunities and style on order
  • Manage and influence all stakeholders via the workflow process from concept to delivery
  • Manage Design and Product Development critical path, ensuring deadlines are met
  • Responsible for managing the team and ensuring a good team dynamic is maintained
  • Manage product flow through Supply Chain (critical path management), including workflow from concept to delivery
  • Ensure team KPI’s and Scorecard targets are met
  • Ensure a good Customer relationship is maintained
  • Build strong and effective relationships with both internal and external Suppliers
  • Responsible and accountable for meeting QR objectives
  • Manage CMT capacity availability
  • Ensure delivery dates are aligned with weekly targets

 

Desired Experience & Qualification

To apply for this position you need:

  • Matric (Diploma advantageous)
  • Must have 5 years’ experience as a Merchandiser
  • 5-8 years’ experience as a Manager in a Design Centre that services a retailer
  • Must have a very good understanding of both production and retail
  • Strong planning & organisation skills
  • Must be analytical
  • Problem solving skills
  • Good people management skills
  • Decisive Decision-Making Ability
  • Excellent influencing and communication skills
  • Sound understanding of factors influencing net profit
  • Must have manufacturing experience
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