Responsibilities

• Work closely with the London-based Design team and Hong Kong-based Merchandiser during the development process to ensure product is fit for purpose and production viable

• Ensure factory base have a full understanding of the development process and assist them at every stage of the development/fit process to ensure smooth approvals

• Continually strive for a high standard of samples and implement ways of achieving this, to ensure samples are accurate first time

• Accurately measure and log measurements in workbooks before sending samples to UK office. Review comments from UK Design team and ensure all points are clearly explained to our factories and followed for revised samples

• Ensure all information is consolidated and accurate from white seal to gold seal, addressing problems as they arise

• Manage the Critical Path alongside the Merchandiser, to ensure sufficient time for approvals and reworks where necessary. Maintain up-to-date sample progress sheets as part of this process. Be responsible for preventing potential delays

• Manage the testing approval process of both nominated material and trims, and bulk production samples

• Monitor the success of each supplier in connection to sample accuracy and meeting set dates on the critical path, and work with poor performing suppliers on improvement plans

• Ensure an open line of communication is kept at all times within the internal HK team, UK team, and with factories

• Work closely with the NEXT Product Legislation & Franchise teams to ensure that all product is manufactured to meet the statutory testing requirements for the country the stock is being shipped to, and ensure necessary testing is carried out before shipment

• Ensure RSS and REACH standards are adhered to

• Monitor sustainable practices across the department - from sourcing sustainable materials to ensuring factories comply with relevant platforms e.g. ZDHC, Wordly

• Once established in the role, travel to the UK will be required once per season/twice per year

Requirements

• DSE / Form 5 or above

• At least 5 years’ experience on quality assurance and control processes for Hard Accessories and Bags

• Hands-on experience, energetic, proactive and decisive working style

• Good people skills, especially in communication

• Detail-oriented, well-organized and analytical, able to work under pressure to multi-task and meet tight deadlines

• Excellent command of written and spoken English & Mandarin

Interested parties, please send your resume with expected salary to [email protected]. You can also click on the website www.easyjobhk.com for more details about the company