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Form of workEssential Duties and Responsibilities:
Preferred Qualifications:
Requirements:
- Prepare and distribute inspection, returns and copyright reports
- Maintain development swatches so they are organized, updated and easily accessible
- Provide research and information regarding new product guidelines/requirements
- Spot check incoming inventory for quality and potential production issues, then reach out to suppliers regarding any customer complaints or issues (requesting test reports, CPCs, etc.)
- Catalog a library of fabric qualities, strike offs/lab dips, and bulk fabrics every season and maintain and manage all fabric submits in Product Life Management system
- Organize and manage production trims (hangtags, main labels, barcodes)
- Approve testing costs, procedures, and analyze testing reports once complete and based on testing reports, evaluate, approve, and organize all wash/care labels
- Review product packaging and warning labels to confirm compliance with applicable requirements
- Complete documents for domestic testing and request and review items of concern from inventory as needed
- Accurately complete documentation to indicate acceptance on product safety checks
- Assist and document the investigation and resolution of problems initiated through customer complaints, and/or audit findings
- Assist in validations of test methods, equipment, processes
- Evaluate, analyze, document and communicate test and inspection results
- Keep up to date with all safety regulations pertaining to Home, Kids and Women's product categories
- Manage and assist with HTS code designation for the upcoming season
Preferred Qualifications:
- Understanding of ASTM, CPSC and federal guidelines for children and consumer products
- Previous experience in a product development/wholesale environment
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree required in Fashion Merchandising or related field
- Must demonstrate strong organization skills and attention to detail
- Knowledge of apparel safety and production for our 3 divisions: Kids, Women, Home
- Excellent time management skills
- Must demonstrate the ability to make effective decisions and professionally communicate, both written and verbal
- Team player with excellent interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of tools, concepts and methodologies of Quality Assurance and Quality Control
