Job Description:
Role Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled Footwear Production Specialist to work at Tempe, the footwear and accessories division of Inditex Group. The successful candidate will manage the manufacturing process of footwear products with external suppliers, ensuring high-quality results within set parameters.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop a seasonal production strategy for the product line, considering pricing, quality, and time scales to meet established objectives.
* Maintain a preferred supplier list for raw materials and finished products, guaranteeing adherence to pricing, quality, and timescale criteria.
* Collaborate with purchase and design teams to plan and coordinate collection development, assignment of origins, and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of finished products.
* Provide technical support to the design team on construction and materials during the development process to minimize adjustments in the production process.
* Oversee production distribution, considering entry dates in stores, factory planning, product type, pricing, and costs.
* Negotiate service dates and costs with suppliers for the purchase of models for the collection.
* Monitor indicators and follow up on production to ensure quality standards, product image, and comfort before entering stores, chasing up delivery dates from suppliers.
Requirements
* Technical knowledge of products.
* Raw material knowledge.
* Factory management skills.
* Knowledge of product security legislation and damaging substances.
* Knowledge of markets and production origin.
* International commerce expertise.
Skills
* Ability to manage and make decisions.
* High-quality work standards.
* Strong planning and organizational skills.
* Negotiation skills.
* C1 level spoken and written English compulsory.
Academic Background
* Bachelor's degree in business studies or related field.
* Desirable: Specific training in supplier management and footwear and accessories manufacturing.
* Desirable: Specialist course in sourcing area.
Benefits
We offer a Mediterranean lifestyle with good weather all year round, a privileged natural setting, and a wide range of cultural and gastronomic offerings just minutes from the city.
25% discount on all staff purchases across Inditex brands.
Enhance your wellbeing with mindfulness, fitness, yoga, medical services, or physiotherapy.
Develop your creativity in a motivating environment with open communication.
We assist you every month with food expenses.
Tempe S.A. is committed to equal opportunities.