Product - Technologist (Footwear)

Job Accountabilities:

1. Factory management

• Conduct onsite technical factory audit and provide advice to the factory working out improvement plan for the audit.
• Assist factories in developing Corrective Action Plans (CAP) and oversees implementation.
• Assesses & improves factory Quality Management Systems.
• Seasonal Data analysis for vendors performance based on sample performance, inspection result etc.

2. Product Management

• Manage the development of the shoe product category (including QA and PP sample approval) produced in Asia, ensuring timelines, fitting and quality standards are met.
• Lead the Risk assessment, Line review meeting and Pre-Production Meeting with follow-up as necessary.
• Generate standard testing procedures, coordinate on all testing schedules and results.
• Handle customer's complaint and issues. Perform investigations and CAPs as required.
• Provide support and technical resources /advice to merchandiser /buyer team concerning supplier corrective actions and approval.
• Liaise with Compliance Team and 3rd party for new regulation update about product safety and compliance and organize training to all stakeholders.
• Work with the QC team to ensure high-quality and timely delivery of bulk products each season.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in technical discipline and background.
• Solid knowledge and experience in handling quality aspects of Footwear related products.
• Good command of both written and spoken English and Mandarin.
• Strong communication with external parties (overseas vendors, factories) and internal teams (merchandiser team and teams in National Office).
• Preventive awareness in term of product safety and production consistency.
• Experience in retail business sourcing or buying office is preferable.
• Experience in collaborating with 3rd party test laboratory is preferable.
• Familiar with Australian technical standard requirements, or EU markets.
• Strong integrity and professional ethics.
• Knowledge in ISO 9000 and factory audit experience is an advantage.
• Self-discipline, good team player, self-motivated, open minded.
• Frequent travel to China and Southeast Asia countries.