Your mission
- Lead to research, propose and set material and product benchmarking, testing methodology, standard and requirement for APP/ACC, in partnership with Product Compliance, QA, BU R&D/Developer
- Preparation of any Material related Testing Manual, documentation and coordinate workshop and training to internal x-functional team - BU R&D/Developer, QA, brand office and external T1/T2 Suppliers for implementation
- Manage in-house Lab Accreditation Program with T1/T2 Suppliers and partner with external laboratory for APP/ACC, negotiating favorable contracts and pricing for testing package
- Provide onboarding for new starters, T1/T2 APP/ACC suppliers for testing standard and requirement, as per manual
- Proactively provide technical advice, solution and recommendation to APP/ACC for any testing standard and requirement enquire in a timely manner is a MUST, e.g. BU R&D/Developers.
- Provide guidance to Colour Team for T1/T2 supplier KPI improvement plan on lab dip and bulk approval, streamline of SOP and drive implementation globally in partner with branch office
- Familiar with utilizing PID and internal system to create/update data, e.g. new MR codes for new Cell creation.
- Utilize internal and external systems to research, input and extract relevant data for KPI analysis where necessary
- Engage and participate in any ad hoc, special project, new set up involve with material central team, is a MUST
- Occasional travel is required
Your talent
- High Diploma or above with emphasis on clothing/material technology and/or manufacturing; textile engineering or textile commercial background
- Strong and comprehensive knowledge of textile production, fabric construction, functional performance properties, fiber and yarn dyeing, all over printing and panel printing techniques and finishing processes
- Minimum 8 years solid experience in sourcing/buying offices with fabric technical experience in knit and woven
- Minimum of 3 years’ working with laboratory on textile/product standard and testing, experience in EU/CHINA/USA market is highly preferable
- Strong communication skills in English and Mandarin (both spoken and written)
- Self-motivated with strong presentation, good organizing, planning skills and a good team player is a MUST
- With minimum 2-3 years at the supervisor level
- High level of maturity, integrity, trustworthiness
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications
Our principles
PUMA provides equal opportunities for all job applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or disability. Equality for all is one of the core principles at PUMA and we do not tolerate any form of harassment or discrimination.
PUMA is a global sports brand creating footwear, apparel, and accessories that inspire athletes and everyday movers. The PUMA Group owns PUMA, Cobra Golf, and stichd, operates in 120+ countries, and has around 22,000 employees worldwide.
