PORTWEST , a leading global manufacturer of safety wear, workwear, and PPE, is currently seeking applications for the position of
Product Graduate
based in our Manchester office for approximately 12 months, with relocation to our Fuzhou offices after one year. JOB TITLE:
Product Graduate EMPLOYMENT STATUS:
Full time, Fixed Term (2 years) REPORTS TO:
Product Manager JOB SUMMARY The main objective of the one-year secondment to Fuzhou is to better understand the Fuzhou operation and help instil the Portwest HQ culture. With your knowledge of the global business and product team objectives, we want you to ensure we are working and communicating smartly, thus improving efficiencies, speed to market, and cost savings through the Fuzhou office. The ideal candidate will have recently graduated with a degree in Fashion, Design, or a relevant field. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Year 1 - Based in Manchester Office Work with a specified range team within Portwest to learn all the best practices of product management and product development. Take responsibility for a small range of product, and under the supervision of a Senior member of the team, put a plan in place to improve and grow this range. Take product development from concept to product launch. Present new product ideas to the senior team. Build product specifications under supervision of the senior team and learn best practice in terms of product specification. General quality checking and administration tasks to support the range team. This will be a year full of learning to best prepare for a smooth transition to our Chinese offices. Year 2 - Based in our Fuzhou office Act as a link between our design office and China office on new product development. Attend the main Chinese fashion and fabric trade shows and identify any new trade shows we should be attending. Focus on sourcing new fabrics and trims. You will work closely with HQ procurement on sourcing and price negotiation. Work closely with fabric mills and garment factories to establish the most efficient production of new styles. Review and document standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work practices of Fuzhou PM’s and fabric managers, with a view to making things more efficient. Observe QC team and suggest improvements. Liaise with Senior HQ team to advise on findings around office culture, process improvements, etc. Other tasks as requested. REQUIREMENTS: Technical garment, fabric, or clothing design related degree. Motivated, passionate, and confident individual with excellent interpersonal skills. Working knowledge of Illustrator is an advantage. Knowledge of the Chinese language is a distinct advantage but not a requirement - language classes will be given. COMPANY AWARDS Great Place To Work 2023 Best Medium Sized Workplaces 2022 Ibec Leading in Wellbeing Top 100 companies 2021 Portwest CEO - Business Man of the Year - In Business Ireland 2020 Deloitte Best Managed Companies 2016-2023 Private Irish Business of the Year Export Industry Awards 2019 Exporter of the Year 2018 Portwest CEO - EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2017 Portwest do not support visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have a right to work and must fulfill any relevant visa/work permit requirements in the relevant jurisdiction. Portwest are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, civil status, veteran status, family status, disability status, or membership of a minority group.
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Product Graduate
based in our Manchester office for approximately 12 months, with relocation to our Fuzhou offices after one year. JOB TITLE:
Product Graduate EMPLOYMENT STATUS:
Full time, Fixed Term (2 years) REPORTS TO:
Product Manager JOB SUMMARY The main objective of the one-year secondment to Fuzhou is to better understand the Fuzhou operation and help instil the Portwest HQ culture. With your knowledge of the global business and product team objectives, we want you to ensure we are working and communicating smartly, thus improving efficiencies, speed to market, and cost savings through the Fuzhou office. The ideal candidate will have recently graduated with a degree in Fashion, Design, or a relevant field. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Year 1 - Based in Manchester Office Work with a specified range team within Portwest to learn all the best practices of product management and product development. Take responsibility for a small range of product, and under the supervision of a Senior member of the team, put a plan in place to improve and grow this range. Take product development from concept to product launch. Present new product ideas to the senior team. Build product specifications under supervision of the senior team and learn best practice in terms of product specification. General quality checking and administration tasks to support the range team. This will be a year full of learning to best prepare for a smooth transition to our Chinese offices. Year 2 - Based in our Fuzhou office Act as a link between our design office and China office on new product development. Attend the main Chinese fashion and fabric trade shows and identify any new trade shows we should be attending. Focus on sourcing new fabrics and trims. You will work closely with HQ procurement on sourcing and price negotiation. Work closely with fabric mills and garment factories to establish the most efficient production of new styles. Review and document standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work practices of Fuzhou PM’s and fabric managers, with a view to making things more efficient. Observe QC team and suggest improvements. Liaise with Senior HQ team to advise on findings around office culture, process improvements, etc. Other tasks as requested. REQUIREMENTS: Technical garment, fabric, or clothing design related degree. Motivated, passionate, and confident individual with excellent interpersonal skills. Working knowledge of Illustrator is an advantage. Knowledge of the Chinese language is a distinct advantage but not a requirement - language classes will be given. COMPANY AWARDS Great Place To Work 2023 Best Medium Sized Workplaces 2022 Ibec Leading in Wellbeing Top 100 companies 2021 Portwest CEO - Business Man of the Year - In Business Ireland 2020 Deloitte Best Managed Companies 2016-2023 Private Irish Business of the Year Export Industry Awards 2019 Exporter of the Year 2018 Portwest CEO - EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2017 Portwest do not support visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have a right to work and must fulfill any relevant visa/work permit requirements in the relevant jurisdiction. Portwest are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, civil status, veteran status, family status, disability status, or membership of a minority group.
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