Product Technologist – ACK230602-1

By | June 6, 2023

Ackermans in Kuils River, Cape Town, Western Cape Province, South Africa is looking for a Product Technologist.

DepartmentMerchandise – Buying
BrandAckermans
Reporting To PositionSupervisor
Job Type ClassificationPermanent
Number of Positions1
Location – Town / CityKuils River
Location – ProvinceWestern Cape
Location – CountrySouth Africa
Job AdvertAckermans 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. 
QualificationsEssential:

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 ExperienceEXPERIENCE 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

Apply here

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Source: https://ackermans.erecruit.co/candidateapp/Jobs/View/ACK230602-1

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