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Footwear Production

On-site in Alicante·Full-time·Added over 2 years ago

This job was published 2 years ago

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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