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:- Through various inspection activities, ensure consistent production quality, adequate order quantities, and on‑time delivery.
- Follow the SOP (Standard Operating Procedures) to conduct timely inspections.
- Perform product risk assessments during PPM and line reviews with factory representative(s).
- Regularly follow up on production status and T&A (WIP).
- Monitor the factory’s production plan to confirm and schedule inspections.
- Collaborate and communicate promptly with all related parties on any quality issues, work out solutions with the factory, and ensure follow‑up actions are completed.
- Issue inspection reports in a timely manner and escalate quality issues when necessary.
- Follow up on CAP implementation and evaluate the outcomes.
- Provide regular training to vendor/factory personnel to ensure they understand customer requirements, quality standards, and to enhance their quality awareness.
- Continuously drive the factory to improve product quality to meet requirements.
- Update the factory on new requirements when necessary and conduct case study sharing.
- Monitor the factory’s daily operations, including compliance matters.
- Oversee the factory’s internal quality control system, including sharp tool control and the needle detection process.
Additional Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree holder or Tech college diploma
- 5 years’ working experience in QA/QC field.
- Basic computer skills and handle Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook easily.
- Know the inspection process (AQL standard) and requirement very well.
- Good knowledge of all kinds of handbag, including construction, fabrication (PU/PVC/Nylon…), trim & hardware, print techniques, and safety requirement.
- Good knowledge of handbag manufacturing process in factory.
- Good knowledge of handbag quality control system in factory.
- Good in written English to understand the documents in English and issue report.
Competency Requirements (if applicable)
Behavioral Competencies:
- Initiative.
- Ownership.
- Communication.
- Collaboration
- Conflict Management and Problem Solving
Language Proficiency:
- Fluent in: English, Mandarin is a plus
Specific Working Conditions
- Frequency of Travel: As required.
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Centric Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or technical college diploma
- Five years of experience in QA/QC
- Basic computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office, Excel, and Outlook
- Strong knowledge of inspection processes and AQL standards
- Knowledge of handbag construction, fabrication, trims, hardware, printing techniques, and safety requirements
- Knowledge of handbag manufacturing processes in factories
- Knowledge of factory handbag quality-control systems
- Good written English for understanding documents and issuing reports
- Fluent English
- Mandarin proficiency
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.
