Design and Product Development Administrator
Industrious Recruitment are seeking a Design and Product Development Administrator, based in Lytham St Anne's. Up to £30,000 DOE. All office based. Key Responsibilities: Communicate a design brief and product development requests to sourcing colleaguesArrange time critical samples and complete all associated product administration on in house data.Input all relevant data to customer portals to ensure key accounts stay updated with progress and in line with critical path requirementsRequest costings in line with approved designs from internal and external suppliers to input into in costing administrationLiaise with Design manager to update on sample progress to ensure product details and final costs meet all design and target cost expectationsBuild a relationship with the wider supply chain to maintain positive communication and product development opportunities.Analyse the competitor landscape and draft regular comp shop information to share with the sales and design teams.Experience of design BOMS to input into the relevant portals.Confirm final approved sample detail to the supply chain to raise PO with accounts.Compile reports for key customer accounts to share with sales and design teams to support relevant new product development plansEstablish a clear understanding of all technical and audit criteria to ensure samples are made in line with customer expectations and standards. Experience and Qualifications Required: Qualifications in Mathematics and EnglishProven experience in a Design and Product Development Administrator or similar role.MS office competencyAble to balance multiple tasks, plan workload and provide accurate up to date master dataProactive and organised with administrative experience in a similar or related sectorStrong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organise, analyse and communicate significant amounts of information across multiple projects with attention to detail and accuracy.Excellent communication skills both verbal and written - Chinese would be ideal but not essential. Have manufacturing knowledge ideally across homewares and lifestyle product categoryA passion for creativity with attention to detail
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