We have an opening for an Assistant / Junior Womenswear Technologist to join a leading retailer for a 6 month contract, starting in March. Our Client can accommodate hybrid working, flexing between 2-3 days in the office and working from home.
Responsibilities include:
Coordination of the day to day tasks in support of the Quality & Technical Department
Managing & issuing user trials, collating feedback & reporting on outcomes.
Tracking & chasing in test reports and certifications, collating & reporting back to the Product Development Technologist where required & approving where appropriate
Coordinating the process & paper trail of product withdrawals & recalls.
Running ad hoc Technical & Compliance reports (quality/factory/audit/sustainability measures)
Managing surveillance testing - managing the products, testing & admin, and collating outcomes into a report.
Carrying out product integrity checks, producing and distributing the outcome letters to suppliers
System management e.g. SGS, JL Engage. Keeping information up to date.
Coordinating fit/product review sessions where required. Preparing samples & product files.
Maintaining the factory master list accurately alongside the Factory Compliance Manager, escalating issues to the Product Development Technologist.
Managing shared team inboxes (quality/safety inbox - escalated complaints & store comms), escalating any serious issues
Supporting the Product Development Technologist in the process of managing customer complaints
Coordinating the tender process, managing samples & preparing reports
Carrying out competitor analysis (Product Insight ) collating presentations & presenting findings to stakeholders
Candidate requirements
Experience in a fast paced environment where delivery of tasks on time is critical to success
A high level of computer literacy is required and the ability to learn and implement new systems and processes
Ability to work independently managing time effectively and delivering to deadlines
Desirable
Experience within a retail head office or manufacturer in a role that covered: Product development Technical, ethical &/or supplier compliance
Chemical compliance factory & supplier management
May have formal qualifications (degree or equivalent) or on the job training in a related technical field