Ackermans in Kuils River, Cape Town, South Africa is looking for a Textile Development Technologist for Textiles, Materials & Substrates.
| 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 | An exciting and challenging opportunity, based at our Support Centre in Kuils River, has just become available for a Textile Development Technologist within the Ackermans Product Technology Team. We are looking for a resilient, efficient, and driven individual who can provide technical support by researching, sourcing, and developing consistent quality of textiles, material and substrate products and maintain and enhance business processes, in support of the Company’s product strategy. |
| Qualifications | Essential: A Grade 12 Certificate/Matric Preferred: Diploma in Textile Technology OR Bachelor’s Degree with specialisation in textiles OR Relevant qualification in clothing management or fashion design, preferably with the following subjects: Fabric construction, characteristics of fabrics and performance Dyeing & Finishing Certificate in Fibres, Polymers and Fabrics Certificate in Colour Technology Certificate in woven, non-woven and knitted fabrics Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel) |
| Knowledge, Skills and Experience | 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: Fabric production processes Business critical path – buying cycle Business processes (S.O.P.’s) Departmental (Product technology) processes and standards Product Technology objectives and strategies SKILLS required: Excellent command of the English language Sound problem-solving and decision-making skills The ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, business expectations to suppliers; technical information to non-technical audiences and effectively represent the company to external customers, suppliers and stakeholders Excellent accuracy and attention to detail Negotiating skills Decision-making and problem solving skills Analytical skills Good interpersonal and relationship-building skills Sound planning, organising & time management skills Good conflict management skills Networking skills (multi-product) & the ability to be resourceful The ability to: Be assertive Be creative and innovative Multitask Work under pressure and meet tight deadlines Be self-motivated Work independently, as well as be a team player Computer literacy Systems skills (such as Centric, PLM or any relevant buying process management system, including 3D engineering) Coaching & mentoring skills |
| Key Responsibilities | To research, source and develop new and existing textiles, materials, and substrates in accordance with Company strategy. To compile and issue textile, materials and substrate standards and specifications. To implement standards and specifications in accordance with the critical path to ensure consistent compliance across all departments and suppliers. To source new and develop existing textile, materials and substrate suppliers locally and abroad in accordance with Company strategy. To source and on-board suitable (local and international) testing facilities and to maintain service level agreements. To develop and maintain the physical and digital textiles, materials & substrates libraries. |
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Source: https://ackermans.erecruit.co/candidateapp/Jobs/View/ACK230420-2
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