QA Assistant - Outdoor - Cape Union Mart at Cape Union Mart

Purpose

• To provide full technical and administrative support to the Technologists. The successful candidate should contribute towards the achievement of our department and business objectives and have high energy levels required for a fast-paced, exciting and dynamic retail environment

Duties and Responsibilities

• Measuring all apparel samples
• Conducting fit sessions and sign-off on fits, PP’s and Shipments
• Issue graded specs to suppliers for all styles
• Ensuring PLM remains updated with all determined blocks, tolerances and grade rules
• Manage and improve garment quality standards
• Liaise with suppliers regarding fits and grading of styles under development
• Implementing a QC tracking tool
• Report on customer returns
• Liaising with DC/QC teams on approvals and quality issues
• Liaising with the K-way factory team on approvals and quality issues.
• Quality control checks against samples and approved fits
• Creation of seasonal tech packs
• Local supplier visits and quality audits
• Solution driven investigation into quality queries

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12
• Tertiary clothing/textile/garment construction qualification
• 3+ years’ experience
• 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 package is required
• Medium to high level of Excel experience is advantageous
• A working knowledge of garment/pattern construction is essential
• Working experience with product management software (centric PLM) is advantageous

Job related Competencies

• Working knowledge of retail cycle and clothing construction principles and processes.
• A passion for keeping up to date with local and international market trends
• Detail orientated
• 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.