You’ll love it because you will…Monitor, analyze, and improve overall supplier quality performance to ensure that supplied products meet quality requirementsDevelop and assess testing protocols to assure regulatory requirements, industry standard alignment and product intentLead the design and development of an updated QA inspection processLead root cause analysis and corrective action plans (CAPA) for returns, defects, and compliance issues.Drive and oversee initiatives to maintain quality standards by actively collaborating with cross-functional teams during the fabric and garment development process.Partner with Third Party inspection companies on inspection requirements and pricing for DC facilities in the USA as well as the rest of the world suppliers Evolve supplier assessment process, establish clear metrics, feedback cycle, and requirements for onboarding and exitManage quality and compliance audits for all manufacturing partners.Ensure compliance with ethical sourcing, social accountability (e.g., BSCI, WRAP), and environmental regulations.Travel overseas to visit suppliers and collaborate on process alignmentPartner with legal and sourcing teams to ensure ongoing adherence to new legislation (e.g., DPPs, PFAS bans).Effectively communicate quality direction, policy and procedure throughout the organization, vendors, and factoriesManage special projects such as global launches, vendor quality programs, 3rd-party inspection process reviews, workflow streamlining, and procedure development/update
