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Li & Fung
At Li & Fung, we’re changing the game and landscape of our industry with innovative services and solutions. Our scale allows us to act as a catalyst for change and as a convener of our supply chain partners. Starting with product design and development and including everything from compliance to raw material and factory sourcing, manufacturing control, logistics, and more, we offer end-to-end services for all stakeholders in the consumer goods industry. Our offices and teams are based in all key production markets, giving us the expertise and extensive network of supply chain partners needed to meet the diverse needs of our global customers.
For over 120 years, Li & Fung has been developing networks and building long-term, meaningful relationships with our stakeholders. Despite major changes and disruptions, innovation and creativity drive our business. We constantly experiment with new ways of working to deliver value to our customers and suppliers, our shareholders, and the communities in which we live and work.
As an equal opportunity employer, we shall consider all applicants regardless of gender, age, religion, marital status, race, sexual orientation, disability, disease, pregnancy, or trade union and political affiliation, and disregard all factors deemed inappropriate by local law and the International Labor Organization’s Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work.
We are proud to be Great Place To Work Certified.
Job description
Position: Quality Assurance Specialist (Apparel – Suiting’s Business)
Experience: 6 - 7 years of relevant experience
Location: Vapi, Gujrat
Company Preference: Preferably from an Agency/Factory/ Buying House
Product Category: Apparel – Suiting’s Business
Skills: You will support leadership for Quality Assurance functions for the assigned Apparel category to meet the brand requirement. You will manage Vendor relationships to deliver Profitability, On-time Execution, and quality.
About the role:
We are seeking a hands‑on Quality Assurance Specialist to support QA leadership for the assigned apparel suiting business category. The role will ensure products meet customer, brand, and regulatory requirements while supporting vendor relationships to deliver quality, on‑time execution and commercial outcomes. Preference given to candidates from agencies, factory or buying houses.
Roles and Responsibilities
- The position is responsible for understanding, interpreting, and reviewing samples based on the international test standards (ASTM, ISO, and EN, etc.) related to the etc.
- Chemical test parameters on Apparel.
- To supervise QA inspector services to ensure that customers’ quality standards are met.
- Production control- Provide QA advice to factories before and during the manufacturing process.
- Sample inspections-Check samples against product specifications to ensure that they meet customers’ quality standards.
- Team Management QA inspector to ensure consistent QA inspection service quality.
- Technical Support-Well versed with Apparel products.
- Risk analysis during the development stage.
- To provide technical advice and support relating to ensure that customers’ specifications are met.
- Well-versed with European Regulatory requirements and work closely with third-party testing laboratories.
- Work with the Merchandising team during development to ensure the product meets the European requirements.
- Provide technical support to merchandisers, factories, and customers to ensure product quality.
- To do the technical audit of the apparel factories and update the system. Work with third parties to book the audits.
- Inspection report review and upload to MQC.
- Follow up with factories on development and testing.
- Product inspections and follow-up.
- Conduct inline and final product inspections and provide solutions to solve quality issues.
Desired Candidate Profile
- Education: BE/B. Tech /Dip. In Apparel/Fashion/Textile
- Strong product and material knowledge with good development skills, and familiar with merchandising and product development process
- Able to work under pressure, result-oriented, good communication skills in speaking and writing to communicate with buyer /seller.
- Ability to build strong relationships with cross-functional teams and communicate effectively with internal and external parties.
- Well-organized individual, able to manage multiple tasks, strong problem-solving skills, able to meet deadlines.
- Well-versed with MS team applications like Outlook and PowerPoint
- Frequent domestic and occasional international travel as required.
- To know more about us please visit https://www.lifung.com/
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As an equal opportunity employer, we shall consider all applicants regardless of gender, age, religion, marital status, race, sexual orientation, disability, disease, pregnancy, or trade union and/or political affiliation, and disregard all factors deemed inappropriate by local law and the International Labor Organization’s Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work.
