Footwear Technologist
4 weeks ago
Kurt Geiger is an inclusive, creative footwear and accessories brand powered by kindness. We empower our talent to be confident and true to themselves, the London way.
Job DescriptionWe are seeking an experienced Footwear Technologist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a background in manufacturing and sourcing of premium women's footwear and leather goods.
Main Responsibilities- Support the Sourcing Team by maintaining data regarding supplier quality issues and ensuring records are 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.
- Become familiar with compliance and regulations to ensure necessary processes and documentation are followed.
- Access the internal order tracking system to advise on shipment schedules.
- Follow up with distribution centres to ensure sample issues are being sent to HQ and suppliers.
- Support cost negotiations and work closely with brand partners to ensure prices and margins are achieved.
- Work proactively with the UK team and Asia Supply Chain team to take action on production schedules and material approvals.
- Send samples off for testing and follow up on quality-related issues.
- Build cross-functional team relationships to confidently 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 on required systems.
- Complete seasonal product reports for senior leadership meetings.
- Support other departments when cover is needed.
- 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.
- Ensure traceability of confirmation samples into the warehouse is maintained.
- Ensure all damaged goods, manufacturing faults, and transit damages are processed appropriately.
- Ensure international compliance documentation is accessible in the central system.
- Technically trained in footwear fitting and grading.
- Previous experience in footwear production or sourcing.
- Strong and effective communicator.
- Experience in women's premium fashion footwear.
- Inquisitive and confident, with the ability to research and summarise 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.
- Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint skills.
We offer a competitive basic salary, pension, and life assurance. Enjoy enviable discounts, gym discounts, summer hours, and half-day pay on Fridays. Plus, retail trust support and more
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