Title:  Product Technologist

Focused Category: Kmart & Target Soft Accessories & Handbag

Responsibilities:

Factory management:

• Conduct onsite technical factory audit and provide advice to the factory working out improvement plan for the audit.
• Assist factories in developing Corrective Action Plans (CAP) and oversees implementation.
• Assesses & improves factory Quality Management Systems.
• Seasonal Data analysis for vendors performance based on sample performance, inspection result etc.

Product Management:

• Manage the development of the product category (including QA and PP sample  approval)  produced in Asia, ensuring timelines, fitting (measurement for accessories) and quality standards are met.

• Lead the Risk assessment, Line review meeting and Pre-Production Meeting with follow-up as necessary.
• Generate standard testing procedures, coordinate on all testing schedules and results.
• Handle customer's complaint and issues. Perform investigations and CAPs as required.
• Provide support and technical resources /advice to merchandiser / buyer team concerning supplier corrective actions and approval.
• Liaise with Compliance Team and 3rd party for new regulation update about product safety and compliance and organize training to all stakeholders.

• Work with the QC team to ensure high-quality and timely delivery of bulk products each season.

Requirements:

• Solid knowledge and experience in handling quality aspects of soft accessories products (cap, hat ,scarves, beanie, gloves etc.) and handbag.

• Good command of both written and spoken English.

• Frequent travel (China, Southeast Asia countries …)  is required
• Strong communication with overseas vendors / factories / Merchandiser team / Australia team.