Junior Technologist (Baby clothing & Accessories)Listing reference: click_018730
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 10 December 2024
Position summaryJob category: Other: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain
Location: Cape Town
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
IntroductionTo drive, protect and enhance the Clicks brand by taking responsibility for ensuring all Baby clothing and Accessories products developed and sourced as part of the NPD development plan and subsequently sold in our stores are compliant and that the product meets regulations whilst constantly striving to deliver increased profitability and grow market share.
Support the design, development, functionality and manufacture of products across PL.Interface with relevant teams to drive consumer focused innovative and optimized product.To support the NPD team within their development plans to ensure quality and safety compliance across all PL development by adhering to legislation and NPD approval processes to protect the brand reputation and financial impact on the business. To ensure launches and deliverables are met on time and are financially feasible.Update and implement the CTSO into the business and the supplier base and maintain all quality processes and correct paperwork.Product specifications and RAG process kept for each product and database maintainedEnsure product specifications conform to the quality standardsWrite quality protocols/SOP's procedures and manuals for the relevant categories to ensure quality maintenance.Implement the China QA office is used for all export requirements and the RAG process is followed.Prepare on going and timeous sales, quality and corrective action reports (including scorecard, supplier scorecards) for management through drawing, analysing and interpreting accurate dataResponsible for customer complaints/queries, red alerts, public product recall, product withdrawals and corrective action plans, and review and communicate TQM results to relevant stakeholders.Lead regulatory change – to manage new legislative requirements into the categories, communicate and ensure total compliance of this within product developments.Technical training – product and process training for new product launches.JOB RELATED KNOWLEDGE Understanding and implementing clothing and accessory regulations, labelling laws and product safety and quality processes for relevant categories.JOB RELATED SKILLS Excellent planning and organisational skillsAbility to work on multiple projects and across teamsIntermediate knowledge of clothing quality processes, fabrics and materials and manufacturing processes to lead innovation in these categories.Computer literacy – Word, Excel, Outlook and Power PointQuality orientatedGood verbal and written communication skillsJOB EXPERIENCE Minimum 2 years practical knowledge in textile and accessory development, testing and/or quality control.EDUCATION Diploma/Degree in Clothing and Textile TechnologyJOB RELATED COMPETENCIES Leading and DecidingSupporting and CooperatingInteraction and PresentingAnalysing and InterpretingCreating and ConceptualisingOrganising and ExecutingAdapting and CopingAll positions will be filled in accordance with our Employment Equity plan. We also encourage people with disabilities to apply. Do you require help with the registration process?
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