Production Office-Product Developer, Knit

Do you have a passion for production and are looking to go on an adventure? H&M Bangladesh office searching for a Production Office-Product Developer to come work in a fun, creative, big production office with great atmosphere!

Great opportunity to bring fashion in the production world by developing exciting ideas into irresistible products. And to be part of a passionate and competitive team! Bangladesh PO is now looking for a PO-PD for Knit Department. PO-PD Role will work towards Global Purchasing Organization.

The PO-PD is accountable to:

  • Develop and secure the collection for products based on trends and demand from GPO
  • Supporting the PO Merchandising team in H&M and Suppliers to understand the trends & secure the stuk 

Main Responsibilities

TRENDS & FASHION

  • Interpret trends and visual goals into specific materials and product information; to the R&D, PO team and the suppliers.
  • Based on the trends and need of GPO, always search for and show opportunities / capacities of Market to the GPO.
  • Secure clear, effective communication and understanding between GPO/PO/ Suppliers.
  • Understand the market of the materials/products (Price, Market Trend, New Materials etc.)
  • Understand the trends/new fabrics/products with best/suitable suppliers.
  • Educate and build knowledge in the PO team and suppliers about the customer needs, the trend and STUK.
  • Based on the customer demands be in forefront of developing new material and product capabilities relevant for your production market, develop material components and product that needs their quality requirement
  • Keep update of the market trend for the materials and products.
  • Develop/Source new qualities/ materials/products with suitable supplier
  • Optimize and keep every stage in the development process as efficient as possible.

Desired Skills and Experience

Education and Experience requirements

  • Preferably a degree in textile/fashion design
  • At least five years’ experience in fashion design & in reputed buying house.

Knowledge and Skills requirements

  • Prioritizing, planning, follow up skill
  • Driving towards goal- Self driven profile
  • Positive with good communication skill
  • Creative & Eager to learn
  • Organized
  • Fighting spirit
  • Empathy & Prestige less
  • Good command of English
  • High tempo/stress resistant and flexible
  • Preferably experience working in a production team with strong fashion sense
  • Preferably textile/garment production experience
  • Able to use all Microsoft applications

Location is Bangladesh and this employment is on International local contract terms.

Last day for application is 15th December 2014

Apply through:
http://career.hm.com/content/hmcareer/en_bd/findjob/jobs/imported/2014/11/25/00162723.html

H&M is one of the world’s largest fashion companies – a global, dynamic and customer-focused workplace that employs 116,000 people across the world. H&M’s business concept is to offer fashion and quality at the best price. We are guided by strong values. These are founded on fundamental respect for the individual, and a belief in each person’s ability to show initiative