We are seeking a Production/ Quality Co-Ordinator who will manage our International supply chain. You will be responsible for maintaining and strengthening and supplier relationships, and ensuring our growing sales are supported with 100% product availability. Our reputation is based on uncompromised quality and customer service within the industry and we are looking for an individual who shares these passions. You must be able to demonstrate how you will drive quality and success with in our garment supply chain. You will need to use foresight and planning to meet critical deadlines to ensure all products are delivered on time without compromising our strict quality and performance standards.
Qualifications & Experience
Tertiary qualification in Fashion Design or equivalent, with an excellent fabric construction/performance knowledge.
Minimum 5 years in a similar role within the Clothing Industry a must. Experience in the compression wear segment will be an advantage.
Strong knowledge and experience in offshore production operations.
A solid understanding of product compliance and QA/QC standards.
Excel, Outlook and Word a must.
Illustrator/garment sketching an advantage.
Pattern making knowledge would be favourable
Mandarin speaking an advantage.
Personal Attributes
A passion for quality and customer service.
Excellent problem solving skills.
Ability to work autonomously on all tasks.
Ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritise and meet deadlines.
Excellent verbal and strong written communication skills.
Key Tasks & Responsibilities
Managing all facets of the inventory forecasting and production process, from order placement to delivery into warehouse.
Proactively managing product quality to ensure an excellent customer experience.
Completing QC audits on all orders received.
Generating and maintaining specifications for all styles, following sampling through to production (including grade rules, construction methods and garment detailing.)
Manage stock inventory, monitoring weekly sales with General Manager to ensure stock levels of core product are always at required levels.
Placing all orders with key suppliers, negotiating prices, shipment dates and quantities required.
Liaising with external shipping/freight companies.
Establishing/maintaining strong relationships with suppliers.
Sourcing factories and completing factory audits.
Travelling to China factories when required.
Managing all approval/production samples within required timeframes; measuring, fitting and writing all approval comments.
Liaising with third party testing facilities and fabric mills to ensure product meets required standards set by the company.