Garment Technologist

Job Description

Garment Technologist - LingerieBased at our Head Office in Whyteleafe, Surrey (just 15 minutes outside of Croydon, easily commutable from London)2 days in the office, 3 days working from home, enhanced by variable core hoursGreat benefits including company bonus, 50% staff discount and a day off for your Birthday!We have an exciting opportunity for a talented Technologist to join the team and play an essential role in ensuring the quality and performance of our products. Leading best practice among the supplier base and team, collaborating with the Buyers to deliverranges that are customers love and trust.A bit about Ann SummersYou might know us as the inventors of the Rampant Rabbit, or even the destination for must-have lingerie and sex toys, and youre right, but were SO much more than thatWere an inclusive brand that strives to EMPOWER, lives to PUSH BOUNDARIES, gets kicks off MAKING IT HAPPEN and absolutely LOVES OUR CUSTOMER!Whether youre working at our head office, in one of our stores, as part of our warehouse operation or as a self-employed Ambassador, one thing thats guaranteed is no two days are the same. Were a unique and diverse brand with phenomenally talented experts together we inspire to achieve the brands global vision.The role

• Work cohesively and effectively within the Technical team, partnering with the Buying teams and supplier base
• Develop high quality products within the pricing strategies and delivery deadlines
• Ensure consistency of product performance throughout the categories ensuring that boundaries are continually pushed to ensure we remain as market leaders in quality, performance and fit.
• Follow the QA processes and procedures to ensure there is flexibility with the continually changing buying patterns and market trends
• Work with supplier base to consistently implement processes to improve cost efficiency, quality and performance wherever possible
• Monitor and analyse market trends, working closely with the Buying teams to deliver new and innovative products and trends, that exceed customers expectations
• Build and maintain strong relationships with the supply base, reviewing and analysing their performance to delivery highest quality and performance
• Take a pro-active and flexible approach to products, keeping sample requirements, testing and submissions to a minimum, ensuring critical path deadlines are achieved
• Monitor any quality issues, ensuring quality and performance is aligned with the buying strategies and meets the needs of the market.

Were looking for someone who is:

• An established Garment Technologist with experience in Lingerie
• Organised and methodical approach
• Detail-orientated with exceptional attention to detail
• Able to communicate ideas in both technical and user-friendly language
• Highly self-motivated, with a pro-active approach
• Able to manage their workload effectively in a fast pace environment
• Able to build positive and constructive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders
• Energetic and resourceful in addressing business needs and requirements
• Focused on delivering best possible outcome, for the customer and the business
• Positive and proactive with a real make it happen approach

At Ann Summers we are proud to continue embracing inclusion, diversity, and equality in our every day, supporting our people to be themselves. We are committed to building teams with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and views.Whats in it for youBeing part of the AS family offers some fab benefits, not only is it a great brand to be a part of, but not only will enjoy 50% staff discount, but so much more, take a look

• 29 days holiday (including Bank Holidays) and additional 1-day holiday up to 34 days for each additional year youre part of the AS family
• Company-wide bonus scheme
• Workplace pension
• Life Assurance
• Your Birthday off
• A week off after getting married/civil partnership
• Colleague social activities
• Learning and development opportunities
• Company perks scheme
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Eye care vouchers
• Free on-site car park at HO

We value each one of our colleagues and aim to make Ann Summers a great place to be!We regret that due to high volumes we are unable to acknowledge every application. All successful candidates will be contacted as soon as possible to discuss the role and their experience further. Ann Summers complies with all GDPR policies and by responding to this ad your details will be kept on record for a total of 6 months unless expressed