Centric Brands is a leading lifestyle brand collective that designs, sources, markets and sells high quality products in multiple segments, including women’s, men’s and kid’s apparel, accessories, entertainment and beauty. Centric Brands is focused on our customers and our brands that will drive the company’s future growth. We are defined by innovation as we seize new opportunities and thrive in an environment informed by creativity and thinking that is both analytical and outside the box. Centric Brands reflects a team built on respect, for others and for the hard work it takes to achieve our goals and build our bright future together.
Specific Responsibilities Would Include:• Primary Responsibilities: Quality Assurance function in Kenya• Coordination of Fit, PP approval, PP meeting. • Conduct Inline inspections, Final inspections.• Follow up on Production WIP and report any challenges communicate to Asia Leads/NA Leads.• Communicate inspection results for each production order with Head office • Conduct full packaging inspection of components, execution, and stickers • Preparation and communication of daily quality inspection.• WIP maintenance and Tracking• Any Licensor/Customer QA w/Factories inclusive of packing instructions• Factory Audits and Corrective Action Plan • Tracking of Color, Bulk Fabric & Trim Approval • Samples & Special Req’s- PD and Design• QA w/Factories inclusive of packing instructions• Report Review and support in problem resolution• Compliance. On-boarding and Corrective Action• Collaborator of Vendor Allocation and Sourcing Strategy • Checking and sending official PO to factory & update delivery date on SAP. • Coordinate with sales for the QTY/Delivery/direct shipment order Booking issue on HFC/CPO/PO
Our Best Fit Candidate Would Have:• Proven working experience in quality assurance / textile field• Creativity, technical capability and sensibility for garment / textile• Up to date with the latest QA /QC and best practices• Knowledge of garment manufacturing, including construction, fabrication, trim and print techniques• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines; highly detail oriented and meticulous• Bachelor’s Degree in Textile or related field• Excellent verbal and written communications skills• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe products, Excel
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Skills Required
- Proven working experience in quality assurance or the textile field
- Technical knowledge of garments and textiles
- Knowledge of garment manufacturing, including construction, fabrication, trim, and print techniques
- Knowledge of current QA/QC practices
- Bachelor's degree in Textile or a related field
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe products, and Excel
- Ability to multitask and meet deadlines
- High attention to detail and meticulousness
What We Do
Centric Brands is a leading lifestyle brand collective that designs, sources, markets, and sells high-quality products in the kids, men’s and women’s apparel, accessories, beauty, and entertainment categories. The Company’s portfolio includes licenses for more than 100 iconic brands, including Calvin Klein®, Tommy Hilfiger®, Nautica®, Spyder®, and Under Armour® in the kid’s category; Joe’s Jeans®, Buffalo®, and Hervé Léger® in the men’s and women’s apparel category; Kate Spade®, Michael Kors®, All Saints®, Frye®, Timberland®, and Jessica Simpson® in the accessories category; and in the entertainment category, Disney®, Marvel®, Nickelodeon®, and Warner Brothers® among many others. The Company also owns and operates brands such as Zac Posen®, Hudson®, Robert Graham®, Avirex®, and Taste Beauty® and operates a joint venture brand, Favorite Daughter, with Sara and Erin Foster. The Company’s products are sold primarily in North America through leading mass-market retailers, specialty and department stores, and online. Centric Brands LLC has unparalleled expertise in product design, development and sourcing, retail and digital commerce, marketing, and brand building. The Company is headquartered in New York City, with U.S. offices in Los Angeles and Greensboro, and international offices in London, Toronto, and Montreal. For more information about Centric Brands, please visit https://www.centricbrands.com.
