Senior Technologist, Raw Materials

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Raw Material sourcing and development

• Sourcing supplier allocation
• Kick off the sourcing and development work
• Review, validate info (spec, price and lead time) and cfm the workable options
• Reengineering/ duplication
• System update, e.g. Centric, Box.com

Raw Material Approval QA & Risk assessment

• Kick off fabric QA, prelim risk assessment work e.g. mold trial, bonding
• Build quality guideline and meet QA DDD date
• Define and follow up the high risk (quality performance and capacity) material in season development
• New fabric process route validation and visit
• Review info accuracy and assess Risk assessment result - decision making
• System update e.g. Centric, Box.com
• DGT testing specimen review, validation of info, connecting with CFT and escalate to leaders to align decision making
• QA library management
• Material bulk quality management
• Understand color approval process

REQUIREMENTS:

• 8+ years in technical position within a factory environment with production responsibilities
• Prior experience working in graphic printer/laundry/dyeing house/garment factory is essential
• Solid knowledge in knit and woven fabric, especially for synthetic material, specializing in sports products
• Capable of presenting issues and solutions to peers, management and the US customers
• Willing to travel
• Contact with chemical and machinery suppliers is preferable
• Results oriented and can work under own initiative
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills; excellent communicator
• Candidates with less experience will be considered as Technologist, Raw Materials