Head Of Design And Production

Job Description Direct and coordinate activities of departments concerned with the production, pricing, sales, stock availability and distribution of the Jeep product.Responsible for leading full buying process for the brand including range architecture and development, design, production and procurement of seasonal product ranges.Control and report on Jeep's performance in regard to annual plans, budgets, forecasts, cost control, market research and profitability against budgets.Work collaboratively with all relevant business partners in order to ensure the achievement of all contracted SLA’s through effective cross functional integration and execution of strategy.Build and develop professional relationships with manufacturers and suppliers and leading price negotiations with these providers (based locally and overseas).Build and develop professional relationships with the Brand Principal, key customers & accounts.Oversee the management of functional relationships with all key stakeholders (e.g. suppliers, vendors, etc.) to ensure the achievement of all operational deliverables.Collaborate with Planning to agree sales plan, profitability targets and pricing architecture.Ensure the development and execution of a marketing plan, in conjunction with the Marketing Manager, to deliver the marketing and promotional strategy for the Jeep business.Responsible for the management and development of staff to ensure current and future needs are met. Measuring and managing staff performance.Collaborate with Retail Operations to co-ordinate seasonal retail & wholesale VM strategy and ensure successful implementation of all VM guidelines in line with Brand standards.Experiences and education required:Relevant tertiary qualification in Buying, Product Development or Brand Management.5-8 years’ experience in a Brand / Buying Management capacity.3-4 years’ experience in a general management capacity.Experience in a Fashion/Retail and Production environment advantageous.Experience in having travelled to the East and managed supplier negotiations.Knowledge and understanding of garment construction and design is essential. Company Profile: Industry: General Management Functional Area: Role Category: Others Keyskills Brand management