Technologist, Raw Materials

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. FlexPLM/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

• Monitor the performance of the suppliers

• System update e.g. FlexPLM, Box.com

• DGT testing specimen review, validation of info, connecting with CFT and escalate to leaders to align decision making

• QA library management

Color approval work

• Color approval development work (Lab dip & Strike off)

• Color approval--production work (Solid & Print bulk)

• On site approval--Color approval

• System update e.g. FlexPLM, Box.com

• Color approval maintenance

• 4+ 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 fabric, especially Single Jersey/Fleece/terry etc.

• Capable of presenting issues and solutions to peers, management and the US customers

• Willing to travel

• Must have close contact with chemical and machinery suppliers

• Results oriented and can work under own initiative

• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills; excellent communicator

• Good command of written and spoken English