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Footwear Production
On-site in Alicante·Full-time·Added over 2 years ago
This job was published 2 years ago
2 open roles
Overview
Job details
Permanent contract
Full-time hours.
A relocation package
Help with the move, per the ad.
Requirements
Have the right to work in Spain
Tempe (Inditex) doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.
Work in English
English is required, per the ad.
Work on-site in Alicante
A relocation package offered.
University degree
“Degree in business studies or similar” — per the ad.
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
Exclusive employee discount
Yearly bonus
Relocation covered by Inditex
Travelling to different fashion forward cities
Working in a multicultural environment
Access to our e-training platform
In house wellbeing services and events
"Tempe S.A. is committed to equal opportunities".
Requirements
Education & certifications
Degree in business studies or similar
Valued: Specific training in supplier management & manufacturing of footwear and accessories
Valued: Specialist course in the sourcing area
Languages
C1 compulsory spoken & written
The role
Tempe is the footwear and accessories division of the Inditex Group. We are located in Alicante and we have more than 2000 professionals of different nationalities working with us. The different brands of the Group are represented in Tempe: Zara, Massimo Dutti, Pull&Bear, Bershka, Zara Home, Oysho and Stradivarius, each one of them with its own Design, Manufacturing, Buying, Product and Distribution team.
What you'll do
If you are specialized in FOOTWEAR PRODUCTION To decide plan and manage the manufacturing of the product with external suppliers for one of the business units, seeking the best options in order to obtain the established parameters for costing, quality and time scales
Elaborate a seasonal production strategy for the product line, establishing origins and pricing in order to reach the established objectives set by the Director of the Brand.
Guarantee a preferred suppliers list for both Raw materials as well as finished products, that allow a guaranteed realisation of the product in accordance to the pricing, quality and timescale criteria that is required for the brand.
Plan, coordinate with purchase and design, the development of collections, assignment of origins and suppliers in order to assure the reaching of established deadlines ready for the entry of the finished product in stores.
Provide technical support in terms of construction & materials to the design team during the development process in order to reduce the need to make adjustments in the production process.
Execute the distribution of productions by bearing in mind the entry date in stores and factory planning, product type, pricing and costs.
Negotiate with suppliers the service dates and costs in order to carry out the purchase of models for the collection.
Assure by following up the established indicators and during the production process, the fulfilment of the quality standards, image of the product and comfort before entering in stores.
Chasing up delivery dates from suppliers
Skills
Ability to manage and make decisions
Quality of work
Planning & organisation
Negotiation
Specialist knowledge
Economic management
Technical knowledge of product
Raw material knowledge
Product development knowledge
Factory management
Knowledge of product security legislation and damaging substances
Knowledge of markets and production origin
Negotiation techniques
International commerce
About Tempe (Inditex)
Tempe is the footwear division of Inditex, one of the world's largest fashion retail groups. Based in Elche, Spain, Tempe designs, sources, and produces footwear for Inditex's brands, including Zara, Pull&Bear, Massimo Dutti, Bershka, Stradivarius, and Oysho. As a key part of the Inditex group, Tempe operates on a global scale, with production and supply chain operations spanning multiple countries, while maintaining its headquarters in Spain.
For international professionals, Tempe offers a unique opportunity to work within a global fashion powerhouse while being based in Spain. The company's work culture is aligned with Inditex's fast-paced, design-driven approach, and it values innovation and efficiency in footwear production. With its headquarters in Elche, a city known for its footwear industry, Tempe provides a specialized environment for those interested in fashion, production, and supply chain roles.
- Industry
- Footwear
- Founded
- 1989
- Employees
- 1,000–5,000
- Headquarters
- Elche, Spain
- In Spain
- Elche
- Website
- tempe.es
Good to know if you are moving
- Tempe is the footwear division of Inditex, the world's largest fashion retailer, offering stability and global brand recognition.
- The company is headquartered in Elche, Spain, a city with a rich history in footwear manufacturing, providing a specialized industry ecosystem.
- Working at Tempe means collaborating with multiple Inditex brands, offering diverse product lines and exposure to global fashion trends.
- As part of Inditex, Tempe offers opportunities for career growth within a multinational group, with potential for international mobility.
- The company's culture emphasizes innovation and sustainability in footwear production, aligning with Inditex's broader sustainability goals.
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