Senior Technologist, Raw Materials

Brand: Victoria's Secret
Location: Colombo, Western, LK
Job Area: Technical Services
Employment type: Full-time
Job ID: 04EW0

Description

Raw Material sourcing and development

Sourcing supplier allocation.
Kick off the sourcing and development work.
Review, validate information (specification, price and lead time) and confirm the workable options.
Reengineering/ Duplication.
System update, e.g. FlexPLM, Box.com

Raw Material Approval QA & Risk assessment

Kick off fabric QA, Preliminary risk assessment work e.g. mold trial, bonding.
Build quality guideline and meet Quality Approval Drop Dead Date.
Define and follow up the high risk (quality performance and capacity) material in season development.
New fabric process route validation and visit.
Review information accuracy and assess Risk Assessment result – decision making
System update e.g. FlexPLM, Box.com
Digital Garment Testing specimen review, validation of information, connecting with Cross Functional Teams and escalate to leaders to align decision making.
QA library management.

Color approval work

Qualifications

· Minimum 8 years of experience in a technical role within a factory environment, with production-related responsibilities.

· Essential prior experience in a graphic printing, laundry, dyeing house, or garment factory.

· Strong knowledge of knit fabrics, especially Single Jersey, Fleece, and Terry. Experience in color management is required.

· Ability to clearly present issues and solutions to peers, management, and US customers.

· Willingness to travel.

· Established close working relationships with chemical and machinery suppliers within the last 3–5 years.

· Results-oriented and able to work independently with minimal supervision.

· Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, with excellent communication abilities.