Key responsibilities, accountabilities, and measures
61 Factory quality management system audits
61 Product Safety audits for kidswear factories
61 Pre-production Meeting
61 During pilot run review / Inline inspections can help factories to find out potential risk and provide valuable resolve method to ensure all things are correct at Final inspection
61 New Supplier Induction and system training for suppliers
61 Upgrading of Suppliers Performance – monitor progress on improvements & drive-up quality per customer needs.
61 Quality Issue management
61 Supply Base Training and Management
61 Support Innovation Development
61 Conduct assignments at the discretion of the line manager

Key skills and requirements
61 Familiar with clothing/accessories/footwear production processes, quality standards and testing requirements
61 At least 10 years working experience in a related field as quality assurance or production technologist, it is better for the UK / European market.
61 Knowledge of multiple different General Merchandise, including different kinds of woven products, jersey products, leather products, knitwear, lingerie, luggage, home textile, accessories, footwear and so on.
61 Knowledge about the UK Retail industry and/or European softgoods buying processes
61 Computer Skills – Familiar with MS Office and internet is required
61 Ability to build strong relationships with suppliers/factories, team members, and merchandisers in the Sourcing office.
61 Good communication skills in English are required
61 Experience in factory would be an advantage
61 Regular travels to factory are required
61 An audit qualification (ISO 9000 / SA8000 / ISO 14000) would be a definite advantage

Key relationships and stakeholders
61 Quality Manager/Senior Technical Manager
61 Sourcing office Technologists
61 Sourcing Office Merchandisers
61 To establish a solid business relationship with suppliers based on trust and honesty and incorporating the 4 I’s