The Children’s Place recruits 01 Quality Assurance Manager
Location:
Kirkos Sub City, Ādīs Ābeba (Addis Ababa)
Job Summary:
To drive the successful transformation of the business in becoming a world-class sourcing organization by providing technical garment/apparel expertise and recommendations to vendors/factories and internal sourcing teams. To develop and drive the implementation of new apparel technical programs in Ethiopia. To effectively lead a team of remote Quality Assurance Auditors in conducting inspections and training with vendors/factories.
Responsibilities:
Key Accountabilities:
- To support the execution of business strategies relating to the Company’s transformation initiatives
- To effectively partner with the US & Asia Sourcing teams in realizing sourcing strategies
- To effectively build and maintain strong business relationships with vendors/factories
- To be responsible for all Ethiopia quality assurance reports and issues
- To study apparel specifications and quality test reports to identify safety and malfunction issues
- To identify and address non-conforming suppliers and execute necessary training or remediation strategies
- To lead and develop a team of remote Quality Assurance Auditors in fulfilling their vendor/factory inspection and training responsibilities
- To support the Regional QA Manager, Greater Africa with regional programs/projects related to quality assurance
Education and Experience:
- 5 years of relevant experience in apparel/footwear quality assurance leadership role
- 2 years of QA managerial experience in Ethiopia
- Solid understanding of apparel and design/technical properties (children apparel preferred)
- Experience with materials research and apparel sourcing landscape in Africa
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
- Great command of both verbal and written English skills
- Possess a strong attention to detail and time management
- High level of familiarity of Product Safety/Technology standards for children’s apparel and/or products
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel PowerPoint, and Outlook)
- Great command of both verbal and written English skills
Behavioral Competencies:
- Plans and Organizes
- Drives Business Result through Communication and Collaboration
- Exhibits and Drives Accountability
- Builds Effective Teams
- Resourcefulness
- Possesses Grit
- Develops Talent
- Demonstrates A Strategic Mindset
- Manages Complexity and Provides Clarity