Description
Mountain Warehouse is a rapidly growing global retailer, with over 430 stores across the UK, Ireland, Europe, North America, Australia and New Zealand, alongside a strong and expanding online presence. Since our founding, we’ve built a reputation for offering high-quality outdoor products at great value, supporting customers in enjoying the outdoors wherever they are.
Department
Buying
Location
London
Key Responsibilities
- Managing your categories testing and AQL programme in line with the critical path.
- Working with suppliers to collate compliance documents required for import.
- Recording product comments in review meetings and following through with suppliers.
- Managing soft hardline quality sign offs.
- Risk assessing product and delivering product development resolutions.
- Driving innovation in product, performance, and sustainability through benchmarking and technical advances.
- Integral part of the buying team, working with the Product Technologist to advise on technical and sustainable suitability of fabric, construction and fit.
- Monitoring returns data to spot patterns and delivering corrective actions plans.
- Building supplier relationships to influence quality and fit.
We Would Like To Meet Someone Who Is
- At least 1 years in an assistant technologist role.
- Hardlines experience an advantage.
- Experienced at testing review.
- Good data management reporting skills.
- Experience of working with offshore suppliers.
- Good influencing, negotiation, and communication skills.
- Team player capable of working under pressure to deadlines.
- Organised, methodical with great attention to detail.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Hybrid working, 3 days in London based office & 2 working from home
- Holiday allowance
- 50% staff discount & 25% for family and friends
- Pension scheme
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Hardlines Technical Assistant employer: Mountain Warehouse
Mountain Warehouse in Batley offers a vibrant work environment where teamwork and customer satisfaction are at the heart of our operations. With competitive pay, generous benefits including bonuses, discounts, and 28 days of leave, we prioritise employee well-being and growth, ensuring that every team member has the opportunity to thrive in their retail career. Join us to be part of a supportive culture that values your contributions and fosters professional development.
