Trainee Product Technologist

Western Cape
Permanent
Full-time

8 days ago

An exciting and challenging opportunity has become available at Dunns Support office, for a Trainee Product Technologist.Our team is looking for a confident, positive and resilient Trainee Product Technologist who is passionate about fashion and loves working in a team. The successful candidate will be responsible for technical support by developing, maintaining and enhancing consistent quality products and processes, in support of the Company’s product strategy.Our ideal candidate must be self-motivated, positive, and passionate about performance and is a resilient individual who can think laterally and who has a focus for detail and can work independently.Main Purpose: Provide technical support by developing, maintaining and enhancing consistent quality products and processes, in support of the Company’s product strategy.
Qualifications

B.Tech Degree in Clothing Management or Fashion Design & Pattern Making

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Up to 1 year retail experience in product technology
Previous experience in apparel (menswear and ladieswear) is highly advantageous
Understanding of grading and specification development
Computer literate in Google suite and excel
Function well under pressure
Plan and manage own time
Attention to detail and ability to work accurately
Ability to resolve issues
Good communication skills – written & interpersonal
Team Player
Customer service oriented

Key Responsibilities

Provide technical expertise to Suppliers, Merchandise and Design teams
Continually develop, implement and review product specifications
Maintain and improve product quality
Accurately assess products against company product specifications within the critical path
Provide Product care information and to monitor adherence to correct care labeling by suppliers
Supplier SWOT analysis
Analyse customer feedback to improve product performance and reliability
To build and maintain relationships with all stakeholders to meet company objectives

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