Garment Technologist - Outdoor - Head Office at Cape Union Mart

Description

A new opportunity has just become available in our Outdoor Department for a resilient, innovative and thorough Garment Technologist who can add value to our Cape Union Mart Apparel Department.

Our ideal candidate will have the ability to significantly contribute towards the achievement of our department and business objectives as well as have the high energy levels required for this fast-paced, exciting and dynamic retail environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Measuring of all apparel samples
• Conducting fit seasons to sign off on the fit of all styles
• Issuing Graded specs to suppliers for all styles
• Ensuring PLM remains updated with all determined blocks, tolerances and grade rules
• Manage and improve on garment quality standards
• QA report management
• Liaise with suppliers regarding fits and grading of styles under development
• Solution driven investigation into quality queries
• Liaising with Distribution Centre QC team on approvals & quality issues
• Liaising with the K-Way Factory team on approvals & quality issues
• Quality control checks against samples & approved fits
• Creation of seasonal tech packs by adding garment specs
• Local supplier visits and quality audits

Requirements

• Grade 12
• Tertiary clothing/textile/garment construction qualification
• 3+ years’ experience in a relevant portfolio required
• A valid driver’s license required
• Experience working in a sports or technical clothing Retail environment is advantageous
• A working knowledge of the latest Microsoft packages is required
• Medium to high level of Excel experience (advantageous)
• A working knowledge of garment/pattern construction is essential
• Working experience with product management software (centric PLM) advantageous

Job Related Competencies

• Working knowledge of the retail cycle and clothing construction principles and processes.
• A passion for keeping up to date with local and international market trends
• Detail oriented
• Proactive and lateral thinker
• Ability to build and maintain influential relationships at various levels and across business functions
• Effective written and verbal communication
• Proven prioritization and time management skills
• The agility and resilience to maintain high levels of drive and initiative under pressure