PRODUCTION MANAGER

BERNADETTE is an Antwerp-based fashion label, founded in 2018 by creative mom-and-daughter duo Bernadette and

Charlotte de Geyter. The brand has since been recognized by some of the top tier stores globally. A shared vision of

modern luxury characterizes their ready-to-wear and homeware collections. Fashion and interior merge seamlessly for BERNADETTE. With an extensive archive of patterns and florals, they are more than a fashion label. It's a lifestyle filled

with joy, optimism, and striking florals to brighten up every occasion of your day.

The role:

As a real team player, you will be part of a small and independent team. You will work closely with both the founders,

designers, the logistics manager, as well as our marketing team. You are the main contact for all our manufacturers.

You have a passion for setting up productions, from A to Z, making sure everything runs smoothly along the way. You

will oversee the production of all items made in the company, from initial stage when providing all necessary

information and constantly guarding the high quality of the items, to launching the production. During each production

you remain in constant communication with the manufacturers. You are on top of it while repeatedly following up and

making sure each detail is covered, until the final stages when the product is delivered and hits the stores.

Your goal is that each product comes out as designed, perform thorough quality controls and keep a close eye on the

high quality of the products. You can handle stress, are excited to tackle each problem that comes your way,

are positive-minded, and service-oriented. You make sure every collection completes timely and successfully.

Most importantly, you are proactive, extremely organized, are a perfectionist by heart and always meet your deadlines.

-  You cross-check client orders and make sure all product details are correct

-  You process e-commerce pre-orders

-  You assist on coordinating exclusive capsule orders and inserting all information correctly into our ERP

system

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Responsibilities:

Receiving orders

Production sampling

You follow-up sampling orders together with the design team

You prepare the collection book, a collection of all fabric swatches, yarns, prices, lead-times and MOQs

You insert all information in our ERP system

You prepare technical files for each style, and assist in preparing all technical details for embroidery

You negotiate prices and lead-times of fabric and manufacturing orders

You assist in product price setting, while considering a minimum margin

Production Bulk

You prepare production orders and share them with each manufacturer

You coordinate multi-manufacturing production orders, together with our logistics lead

You communicate and follow-up production deadlines

You coordinate production deliveries together with our logistics lead

You assist in the end of season production analysis

Production side projects

Follow-up, negotiate and handle side production projects (e.g. special launches, e-comm packaging,

homeware)

Quality control pre-showroom in making sure that each item is presentable and on-point before showroom

You are responsible for handling post-showroom fit and technical improvements, and you make sure to

communicate them to our manufacturers

Follow-up and quality control of PPS and production

Handling possible quality issues with manufacturers

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Assisting with quality-related after-sales request from wholesale and e-commerce clients

Stock management

You monitor fabric and trim stock levels and place timely production orders of all production supplies

Personality:

A positive energy

Strong organizational skills

Punctual

Versatile

Proactive

High level of accountability

Eager to grow together with the team

Analytic & hard-working

Team player

Qualifications:

Must have at least 2 years of work experience

Extreme level of attention to detail

Fluent in written and spoken English and Dutch is a must

Passion for high quality products

Higher education on Business management or similar

Experience in the Fashion/Design industry is a must

Microsoft Office skills

Profound analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills

The Benefits:

BERNADETTE is a rapidly growing company, driven by a young and ambitious team. You’ll be part of a young and ambitious team, that is willing to teach and learn from each other. As it is a small, flexible, and fast-evolving team, your job content will be as well. BERNADETTE is all about optimism - you’ll be working in a positive and creative environment.

Other benefits such as salary/product discount/etc. are negotiable.

Does this motivate you? Please send your resume and motivation letter to jobs@bernadetteantwerp.com.