Assistant Product Technologist

at  The Very Group

ABOUT US

We are The Very Group and we’re here to help families get more out of life. We know that our customers work hard for their families and have a lot to balance in their busy lives. That’s why we combine amazing brands and products with flexible payment options on Very.co.uk to help them say yes to the things they love. We’re just as passionate about helping our people get more out of life too, building careers with real growth, a sense of purpose, belonging and wellbeing.

ABOUT YOU

We’re looking for a candidate who already has experience at this level and can bring with them the following skills and experience.

• You will have product development experience from first fit through to production within fashion and be able to demonstrate an understanding of how to develop a product range with a consistent fit and quality and work closely with designers and suppliers.
• An understanding of grading and sizing regulations.
• Numerical and analytical skills in order to review returns data.
• An understanding of manufacturing faults and how to prevent going forward.
• Understanding of supply chain issues, for example: lead times/ flexibility/ supplier capability.
• You will be highly organised with great communication skills.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Assistant Technologist to join us. In the role you will focus on the following areas;

• Product development from first fit to production – looking after multi product categories you will work closely with an internal design team, buying, merchandising and your supply base to develop products.
• Build strong relationships with your trading teams, sourcing hub colleagues and suppliers to develop strategies for areas of improvement and to maximise success.
• Understanding of department critical path, supply base and trading calendar.
• Develop knowledge of all UK/EU legislation to ensure all new products comply.
• Develop knowledge and support as needed technologists and the global product compliance team in the management of supplier quality failures.