We are seeking an experienced Footwear Technologist to join our team at Kurt Geiger, a leading luxury footwear and accessories brand. As a key member of our sourcing team, you will be responsible for maintaining data on supplier quality issues, facilitating raw material and sample testing, and ensuring compliance with regulations.

• Support the Sourcing Team by maintaining accurate records of supplier quality issues and ensuring data is up-to-date.
• Facilitate raw material and sample testing, and communicate results to internal stakeholders.
• Collate data on leather sourcing and volumes to provide to the Leather Working Group.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and maintain necessary processes and documentation.
• Access the internal order tracking system to advise on shipment schedules and resource allocation.
• Follow up with distribution centers to ensure sample issues are addressed.
• Support cost negotiations and work closely with brand partners to achieve prices and margins.
• Work proactively with the UK team and Asia Supply Chain team to take action on production schedules and material approvals.
• Send samples for testing and follow up on quality-related issues.
• Build cross-functional team relationships to communicate supply chain-related issues.
• Assist and support the team with day-to-day duties.

• Carry out regular store visits to report on quality standards.
• Input product data into required systems.
• Complete seasonal product reports for senior leadership meetings.
• Support other departments when cover is needed.
• Participate in trips with the Buyer and/or Designer to suppliers around the world.
• Liaise with DC QC team to ensure products are inspected appropriately.
• Investigate quality issues, find solutions, and report findings to the QA Technical manager.
• Ensure emerging issues are resolved quickly and effectively.
• Maintain traceability of confirmation samples into the warehouse and oversee the DC inspection process.
• Process damaged goods, manufacturing faults, and transit damages through correct processes.
• Ensure international compliance documentation is accessible in the central system to prevent shipping delays.

• Technically trained in footwear fitting and grading.
• Previous experience in footwear production or sourcing.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Strong and effective communication skills.
• Experience in women's premium fashion footwear.
• Inquisitive and confident, with the ability to research and summarize information on ad-hoc projects.
• Project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple areas of work and ensure deadlines are met.
• Attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to research, understand, and relay information on legislation and advise actions as required.
• Good understanding of leather.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Competitive basic salary.
• Pension and life assurance.
• Enviable discounts.
• Gym discounts.
• Summer hours (3pm Friday finish).
• Half-day, pay-day Friday (once per month).
• RetailTrust support.
• And many more benefits