Buying & Production Director

Ref: 316820

Edinburgh, UK

£90,000

• Permanent
• Quality Control Excellence
• Strategic Market Positioning
• Leadership And Development

About the candidate

An adept Buying & Production Director with a proven track record of steering high-growth strategies within the luxury rugs, textiles & homeware markets. Based in Edinburgh seeking a hybrid or remote role, the candidate brings over a decade of experience from various leadership roles at renowned consumer goods sectors catering to a global audience. With a keen eye for quality and a penchant for sustainable practices, their shrewd oversight ensures products not only meet market trends but set them.

What makes them great?

• Successfully orchestrated strategic initiatives that consistently improved productivity and streamlined operational processes.
• Increased profitability through savvy production enhancements and adept market adaptation to consumer needs.
• Managed cross-functional teams to foster innovation and drive the development of market-leading products.
• Ownership of the largest home branded department comprising 110 brands and 13,000 SKUs, driving £31 million in sales

Areas of expertise

• Production Strategy Development - Crafting long-term strategies aligning with business objectives in luxury consumer goods.
• Quality Control & Assurance - Enforcing stringent quality standards through comprehensive factory audits internationally.
• Supplier Relationship Management - Establishing, nurturing and leveraging relationships with suppliers for optimal business gains.
• Team Leadership & Development - Leading diverse production teams across regions, enhancing collaboration and operational efficiency; analysing department performance and beating targets to achieve +39% vs. LY sales.