Garment Technologist ( Underwear) at PEP

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

• To provide a quality assurance service to Pep Merchandise department, Supply Chain and Suppliers.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Assessment and feedback of  fit,  pre-production and production samples from suppliers
• Work as part of the Product Development team to create new silhouettes and shapes
• Compile and create  technical briefs and size specifications
• Approval/rejection of fabric testing reports
• Communicate changes to  suppliers by providing technical feedback and diagrams 
• Assist with the creation of  technical manuals in accordance with Pep’s processes and standards
• Bulk audit assessments 
• Store visits to assess quality of products delivered
• Ad hoc duties (as contracted per project)

Requirements
JOB  INCUMBENT REQUIREMENTS:

• Related Tertiary qualification plus a minimum of 3 to 5 years related industry/retail work experience
• Industry experience (e.g. work experience in a factory) will be an advantage
• In depth knowledge of pattern making will be an advantage
• Experience in grading and garment fit and measuring. 
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of underwear construction
• Experience working with underwear garments
• Strong commercial eye to identify fit for purpose
• Exposure to in-house systems (e.g. Product Life Cycle Management (PLM)) or internet based systems
• PC Literate: Google Suite will be an advantage
• Corel Draw / Illustrator would be an advantage
• Competencies: Confidence and decisiveness; Resourcefulness; Courage; Detail Orientation; Service Orientation; Problem Assessment Building and maintaining relationships; Communication, Negotiation and Influencing, Planning and organizing as well as Stress Tolerance