Men's Quality, Product, Fit and Assurance Manager, Dublin
Dunnes Stores is Ireland’s largest retailer providing fashion, food, and homewares for our loyal customers. We operate over 130 stores across Ireland, Northern Ireland, and Spain, as well as a growing online store. Our guiding principle is to deliver good quality products at competitive prices, and we are constantly developing our product offerings.
We currently have a vacancy for a Men's Quality, Product, Fit and Assurance Manager. The successful candidate will ensure that all products developed and supplied by Dunnes Stores comply with our fit and regulation standards and aesthetics to meet our customer expectations. They will work alongside buyers, designers, suppliers, and QC Manager to establish and maintain best practices. This is an exciting opportunity for a garment technologist to join a dynamic team in a fast-paced creative retail environment.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Strong technical expertise to deliver quality products that are safe, meet regulatory legal requirements, and fit for purpose.
2. Responsible for all specification and fit development through regular fit sessions and collaborative processes with all quality benchmarking in terms of product standards and fit alongside all buyers, designers, suppliers, and QC.
3. Clear understanding of industry standards in quality testing and certification.
4. Manage product lifecycle from specification, development, and monitoring returns reports to continuously review and improve products.
5. Proactive problem solving to identify fit, fabric, and other construction issues.
6. Support buying and design teams in timely resolution of quality and fit issues.
7. Identify risk suppliers/products at pre-production stage.
8. Influence and advise buyers and designers to foster a culture of continuous improvement in fits and design.
9. Responsible for customer presentation regarding product care in transit.
10. Liaise with Textile Compliance to ensure all products and packaging meet company standards.
11. Assist QC Manager with various tasks.
Requirements:
1. Previous garment technology and quality control experience for men’s wear.
2. Knowledge of pattern cutting and specification grading is vital.
3. Excellent attention to detail and thorough execution.
4. Strong ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced, cross-functional team environment.
5. Ability to manage multiple seasons simultaneously.
6. Commercial awareness and up-to-date knowledge of retail and consumer trends.
If this sounds like the perfect role for you, then please apply now!
Dunnes Stores is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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