Technologist - Manchester, United Kingdom - RMS International (UK) Ltd.

RMS International (UK) Ltd.

Verified Company

Manchester, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Based in our office in the Swinton, Manchester.

Passionate about Quality

Your new company

RMS International is an expanding importer of innovative children's toys, crafts and stationery, both licenced and own brand that are sold throughout the world in key markets such as: UK, Australia, USA and Europe.

Family owned and established for over 30 years with its head office in Swinton, Manchester. RMS has global reach with offices and showrooms around the world in USA, Hong Kong & Shanghai.

About the Opportunity

At RMS International we are constantly evolving & transforming, and we're now recruiting an exciting opportunity for a Product Technologist to join our team.

The Product Technologist will bring technical and commercial knowledge, experience and expertise of toys, supporting the buying teams and maximise trading opportunities.

Who are we looking for

This role will be responsible for ensuring that toys are consistent for function, quality, safety and certifying they meet the customers' expectations, ensuring that RMS International delivers products that adhere to relevant legislation (as applicable) and company policies and requirements.

You will set and regularly review products in line with technical, legal and safety requirements to ensure the product is fit for purpose and meets applicable UK/EU Legislation, conducting product risk assessments and managing the removal from sale/ recall process when necessary.

Working closely with QC teams (UK & offshore) to set and implement processes to enable the stock to be inspected to the technical standards required, you will support and provide training as necessary for technologists and other functional teams e.g.

Warehousing & Returns, Customer Services Teams and Purchasing.

You'll need the following

The understanding of the product development process within commercial environment to support team members decision making is crucial, along with strong risk management skills.

You should have an expert knowledge of children's product safety requirements enough to understand and interpret relevant legislation.

Your ability to translate complex data into meaningful recommendations and actions, will drive the role, alongside your effective negotiating/influencing skills, to work with internal and external stakeholders to achieve business objectives.

You'll be dealing with a lot of stakeholder including manufacturers and our trading teams/partners, so great communication will be key.

Salary £25,000 - £30,000 dependant on experience

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

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