Ackermans in Kuils River, Cape Town, Western Cape Province, South Africa is looking for a Product Technologist.
| Department | Merchandise – Buying |
| Brand | Ackermans |
| Reporting To Position | Supervisor |
| Job Type Classification | Permanent |
| Number of Positions | 1 |
| Location – Town / City | Kuils River |
| Location – Province | Western Cape |
| Location – Country | South Africa |
| Job Advert | Ackermans has an exciting opportunity for a Product Technologist for all Sleepwear, all Swimwear, all Lingerie & all Smalls. The purpose of the role is to provide technical support by maintaining and enhancing consistent quality of products and processes, in support of the Company’s product startegy. |
| Qualifications | Essential: Grade 12 Certificate/Matric Preferred: National Diploma in clothing/fashion design /clothing management OR Diploma in Textile Technology OR Bachelor Degree in Consumer Science (with specialisation in Clothing Management), OR Relevant qualification in clothing/footwear management or design, preferably with the following subjects: Garment/Product design Manufacturing technology Garment construction and engineering Pattern making Grading Textiles and Leathers (Fibres & Yarns) Technical Drawing Fabric construction, characteristics of fabrics and performance Dyeing,Finishing and Tannery |
| Knowledge, Skills and Experience | EXPERIENCE Required: Essential: 3 years manufacturing experience (preferably within a clothing/footwear/textiles/homeware and essentials environment) AND/OR 3 years retail experience in product technology with exposure to broad range of clothing/footwear/textiles/homeware and essential products Experience working with suppliers to ensure good product quality and practices Experience in product fit and measuring requirements Experience in assessing samples and advising on fit for purpose, fit and technical outcomes Preferred: Exposure to production floor, work study and process engineering Exposure to general attachments to specialised manufacturing units Experience in product specific manufacturing, pattern making & grading Exposure to product washes/dyeing processes Exposure and/or experience in production quality auditing Exposure to general retail practises/processes Exposure to textile development Experience in hosiery and seam-free knitting processes KNOWLEDGE Required: Essential: Relevant legislation (e.g. Country of Origin Labelling Act) Knowledge of SABS standards (area specific) Supplier base knowledge (capabilities and areas of specialisation) Related services – Distribution Centres, Customer Care, Marketing, Stores, Information Technology, Shipping, and Packaging Preferred: Business critical path – buying cycle Business processes (S.O.P.’s) Departmental (Product technology) processes and standards Product Technology objectives and strategies SKILLS Required: Sound problem-solving and decision-making skills The ability to communicate business expectations effectively to suppliers and technical information to non-technical audiences Effectively represent the company to external customers, suppliers and stakeholders Excellent accuracy and attention to detail Analytical skills Sound planning, organising & time management skills Good networking, interpersonal and relationship-building skills Negotiating skills Good conflict management skill |
| Key Responsibilities | To accurately assess products against company standards and specifications in accordance with the critical path to ensure consistent compliance across all departments and suppliers To maintain, communicate and issue standards and product specifications To review and provide insights regarding necessary product specification adjustments in accordance with Company strategy |
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Source: https://ackermans.erecruit.co/candidateapp/Jobs/View/ACK230602-1
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