As a key member of our product development team, this pivotal role ensures products are safe, legal, and compliant across all markets.
This position combines technical quality management with commercial awareness to deliver commercially viable, safe, compliant products.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Lead product testing and compliance reviews to ensure international Quality Assurance Standards & Regulations are met.
2. Apply technical expertise in garment construction, fit, and testing across multiple categories to drive business success.
3. Partner with Buying and Design teams to develop commercially viable, safe, compliant products that meet customer needs.
4. Benchmark quality against competitors to maintain the company's reputation for value and performance.
5. Identify and resolve quality issues in the supply base to minimize risk.
6. Monitor returns data and customer complaints to improve future deliveries.
7. Provide training and guidance on best practice for quality assurance to colleagues and suppliers.
8. Represent QA in supplier meetings and departmental updates to influence senior stakeholders.
Requirements:
* Proven technical expertise in garment product development to drive business growth.
* Strong knowledge of product testing standards and safety requirements to ensure regulatory compliance.
* Commercial awareness of value/volume retail and ability to balance cost, compliance, and speed to market.
* Experience managing supplier relationships and driving improvements in quality performance to achieve business objectives.
* Skilled in risk assessment, report writing, and compliance evaluation to inform strategic decisions.
* Strong communication, negotiation, and influencing skills to build effective relationships.
* Experience coaching and training colleagues and suppliers to improve quality and productivity.
* Proactive, solution-focused, and detail-driven with a passion for delivering safe, legal, and quality products.
Benefits:
* Generous salary package
* Bonus scheme
* Relocation assistance
* Pension plan
* Health insurance benefits
* Excellent career development opportunities