Footwear Technologist - Carvela

We are looking for an experienced Footwear Technologist, ideally with a background in manufacturing and sourcing of premium women’s footwear and leather goods. A thorough knowledge of footwear development and manufacturing is essential. A good awareness of market trends ensures that the footwear is functional, comfortable, and aesthetically pleasing.

• Support the Sourcing Team by maintaining data regarding supplier quality issues and ensuring that records are maintained and updated.
• Facilitating raw material and sample testing and communicating the results to internal stakeholders.
• Help to collate the data on leather sourcing and volumes to provide the Leather Working Group.
• Becoming familiar with compliance and regulations to ensure that the necessary processes and documentation are followed and in order and records are kept.
• Access the internal order tracking system to advise on shipment schedules, so the resources in Asia can be applied to the right factories.
• Follow up with the distribution centres in the UK, Europe and the US to ensure that any sample to illustrate issues is being sent to HQ and the suppliers.
• Support cost negotiations & work closely with brand partners to ensure prices and margins are achieved.
• Work proactively with the UK team and Asia Supply Chain team to take appropriate action on production schedules and material approvals.
• Send samples off for testing and follow up on quality related issues.
• Build cross-functional team relationships to confidently communicate information regarding supply chain related issues.
• Assist and support the team with day-to-day duties.