Leather Goods and Footwear Development Expert

7 days ago

Farringdon, Greater London, United Kingdom Kurt Geiger Full time
Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Footwear Technologist to join our team at Kurt Geiger. As a key member of our sourcing team, you will be responsible for maintaining data regarding supplier quality issues and ensuring that records are up-to-date.

**Key Responsibilities:**

  • Support the Sourcing Team by maintaining accurate records of supplier quality issues
  • 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 documentation
  • Access internal order tracking systems to advise on shipment schedules
  • 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 address 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

**Requirements:**

  • 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 in an appropriate manner
  • Ensure international compliance documentation is accessible in the central system

**Skills and Qualifications:**

  • 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
  • Project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple areas of work
  • Attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to research and understand legislation
  • Good understanding of leather
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

**Benefits:**

  • 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

We are a fast-paced business where no two days are the same. We recognize that amazing people are the key to driving our business forward and fulfilling our vision of being the world's leading multi-channel retailer of luxury branded shoes and accessories. We offer a fantastic benefits package and very real opportunities for progression.

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