Textiles R&D Clothing Manager — Hybrid, 12m FTC

TVS Supply Chain Solutions; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking a Clothing Development Manager in Bristol. The role involves managing new customer requirements for textile clothing, ensuring compliance with specifications and legislation, and liaising with customers and suppliers throughout the development process. Ideal candidates have experience in retail, excellent communication skills, and a high attention to detail. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits such as hybrid working, a pension scheme, and employee discounts.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme with up to 6% employer matched contributions

Life assurance

25 days holiday + 8 statutory bank holidays

Holiday buy-back scheme

Hybrid working structure

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Professional membership and study sponsorship

Pass scheme for training

Quarterly employee recognition awards

Employee referral scheme with financial reward

Benefits hub with retail discounts

Discounted eye test vouchers

Early finish Fridays

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a retail environment, preferably with clothing.
• Highly motivated with high attention to detail.
• Effective communicator at all levels.
• Proficient in data analysis with strong MS Office, database and spreadsheet skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage, develop and deliver new customer textile clothing requirements.
• Work with customers and suppliers at all stages of item development.
• Write specifications and ensure compliance with customer requirements and legislation.
• Brief relevant technical managers on new requirements and portfolio additions.
• Provide customer facing and industry facing support and guidance on new developments.

Skills

Experience in a retail environment, preferably with clothing

High attention to detail

Effective communication skills

Proficient in data analysis, MS Office, and spreadsheets

Job description

A leading logistics company is seeking a Clothing Development Manager in Bristol. The role involves managing new customer requirements for textile clothing, ensuring compliance with specifications and legislation, and liaising with customers and suppliers throughout the development process. Ideal candidates have experience in retail, excellent communication skills, and a high attention to detail. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits such as hybrid working, a pension scheme, and employee discounts.