Quality Manager
-Troubleshoot quality issues during inspections and work collaboratively with suppliers and internal teams to provide resolution on all garments to assure they are commercially acceptable
-Review and evaluate inspection results and provide viable technical solutions of improvements for garments failing inspection
-Help guide quality performance decisions in intense communication with supplier and the buying department
-Maintain awareness of industry standards to ensure compliance to safety standards while meeting brand aesthetic
-Manage any QC issues ensuring that commercially acceptable product is delivered in a timely manner
-Ensure that current brand protocols and testing requirements meet or exceed government regulations and requirements
-Bachelor’s Degree in Apparel/Textile technology
-6+ years of relevant experience in materials / garment development, quality, sourcing or related field
-Fluency in German highly preferred
-Strong technical skill and judgment to assess risk and provide proactive solutions
-Strong understanding of testing protocols and industry standards for independent lab tests and ability to make judgments and risk assessments based on those tests and fabric specifications
-Understand the product creation process and the fashion retail processes
-Understand manufacturing realities and constraints
-Excellent problem-solving skills and continual innovation ability
-Strong written and verbal communication skills to deal with various levels of management and employees internally as well as vendors
-Understand supplier’s needs and capabilities & maintain a professional relationship at all times
-Strong background in textiles, apparel, with a focus on product and material quality assurance
-Familiar with European garment market requirements
-Willing to travel within China