Footwear Technologist at Truworths

Job Purpose:

• Truworths is seeking seasoned Technologists specializing in footwear and/or garments. Candidates must have a wealth of retail experience and display strong knowledge of retail quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead fit sessions from initial sample through to final production.
• Ensuring clear and concise fit comments are communicated to suppliers or factories.
• Work closely with the Buying team to support the fit development process from a technical perspective.
• Involvement in the onboarding and mentoring of new suppliers regarding technical standards
• Management of the supply base; developing suppliers to become strategic partners to the Truworths brand.

Requirements:

• To have an understanding of current regulations, legislation and standards relating to all aspects of footwear.
• Solid footwear manufacturing knowledge
• Solid footwear raw materials knowledge
• Be able to manage wearer trials with the aim of improving fit and grading
• Manage workload in an organized and timely manner
• Involvement in the drafting and implementation of QA standards manuals.
• Handle quality queries with suppliers and customers
• Ability to evaluate suppliers’ manufacturing facilities and report on findings
• Ability to travel to overseas suppliers