Senior Project Officer/Assistant Manager (Softline)

Responsibilities:

• Review test reports for completeness and accuracy, ensuring compliance with testing standards and product safety regulations

• Administer Softline testing program, reviewing test reports for physical and analytical testing failures and non-compliance

• Communicate with technical teams and vendor/mill on test failures and suggest possible solutions and improvement plans

• Act as a coordinator between the laboratories, mills, and vendors for any report or lab service issues, including failures and follow-up actions

• Track the status of the Softline testing program, including supply chain performance on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Maintain internal supplier lists for facilities participating in Softline test programs and collect and analyze inventories, testing data, and other relevant information from vendors

• Coordinate with laboratories, mills, and vendors for research and development projects related to testing and compliance

• Develop and propose revisions to testing protocols and test methods, based on industry standards and benchmarking exercises

• Assist in the statistical analysis of lab test data, including trend analysis and report preparation

• Provide technical support as necessary, addressing technical inquiries and clarifications from mills and vendors

• Assist in administrative duties such as report filing and distribution, data entry, project updates, and program status tracking

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Textiles and Clothing, Material Science, Chemistry, Engineering, or a related discipline

• Minimum of 3 years of research or relevant work experience, preferably in a laboratory or testing environment

• Knowledge of the production and quality aspects of fabric, apparel, and non-apparel products

• Familiarity with testing standards, product safety regulations, and functional textile and apparel properties

• Strong practical skills in textile and apparel testing, including physical and chemical properties testing.

• Good command in both written and spoken English, Cantonese and Mandarin

• Superior analytical skills and proficiency with MS Office applications.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate with mills and vendors on test failures and follow-up actions

• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams

• Attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to analyze problems and identify solutions

• Working location: Kwun Tong