🚀 Internship
Garment Admin Assistant
White Stuff
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15d ago
🚀 Placement Program
London
Rolling basis
Description
White Stuff was established in 1985 through a simple idea. This idea grew and now we have shops and concessions in the UK and internationally, selling women’s and men’s clothing as well as beautiful accessories and homeware. Our original prints (all designed in house), intricate details and considered design touches reflect our personality and make us subtly distinctive.
Our people are at the heart of our brand, constantly moving and driving us forward. We’re sociable, talented and like minded and we’re not hierarchical or political in how we do business. We encourage entrepreneurial ideas and accountability at all levels.
Area of Responsibilities
Creative Arts & Fashion
Responsibilities
- Deal in a timely manner with all supplier queries relating to Test Report Approval, Care Labels & Shipment Approvals
- Work closely with White Stuff QC department at the Distribution Centre (DC) to ensure specifications and shipment samples are dispatched from HQ in time for the DC delivery
- Maintain effective internal and external communication with members of buying, design, production, merchandising departments as well as suppliers to ensure critical path is maintained.
- Responsible for department admin involving systems data input comprising of fibre composition, wash care and garment measurements.
- Working with internal and external wholesale stake holders to ensure systems are updated to meet key deadlines for all technical information, i.e. specifications, fibre comp, wash care, C.O.O for QVC, M&S etc.
- Supporting tech manager on ethical admin, communicating with external contacts at Fairtrade, Lenzing, etc. following up with suppliers for sustainability certifications
- Monitor returns and provide feedback.
Requirements
- Some knowledge of garment construction and quality
- Excellent computer skills – Microsoft Excel and Intranet systems
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to communicate and build relationships with all levels of the business is essential
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a ‘hands on’ approach
- Excellent interpersonal skills with high levels of motivation
- Applicants must have excellent analytical skills, the ability to work to deadlines