Job Description Conduct Product Safety Management practices, like Factory Safety Audit, across Carter’s Vendor base to ensure products and processes are compliant to the best practice and process standards expected, reacting quickly to manage any safety concern. Implement and support vendor management related to onboarding program and manufacturing capability. Communicate with the factory to identify and offer the dedicated Product Safety Officer to cover their factory activities. Coordinate with CGS to offer the regular PSO training to develop the PSO competency. Train and implement different PSO activities to enhance the production safety control. Review and approve the PSO report in regular basis. Analyze the report data to suggest the proper training process. Conduct the monthly PSO meeting to enhance the awareness. Job Specification Bachelor’s degree with a focus in apparel, textile engineering / Chemistry, or other industry-related field. A minimum of 3 years as Quality Assurance or Product Safety Management/ relevant experience in garment, kids wear will be highly advantage. Knowledge of tools and methodologies of QA/QC. Experience audit procedures and collaborating with vendors, testing laboratories and third-party sourcing agents. Ability to build strong cross-functional relationships. Capable of creating and delivering presentations to internal and external stakeholders. Proficiency in computer skills and reporting of metric. Good communication skills and fluency in English for both spoken and written Show more Show less
Serving the needs of all families with young children, Carter’s Inc. is the largest North American apparel retailer exclusively for babies and young children, encompassing Carter’s, OshKosh B’gosh, Skip*Hop and Little Planet brands. Meaningful work, constant learning, genuine people, and a community guided by core values that promote inclusion and innovation is in everything we do. There are many reasons to build your career at Carter's. Responsibilities Evaluate sample for fit approval (i.e. construction, fit balance, workmanship, measurements, product safety, etc.), and escalate construction and grading issues to Senior Technical Designer or Senior Manager Approval of product complexities based on department allocation and provide pattern correction if needed, and partner with Senior Technical Designer on pattern alteration suggestions Conduct fit tracking, and offer technical solutions to Vendor sample rooms prior submitting fit samples Act as a Brand gatekeeper in applying fit process and standards, and assist in documenting process and building training materials Participate in vendor trainings, communicate with vendor regarding specs and measurement sheets when changes occur while aligning with Technical Designer and Senior Technical Designer, and meet with vendors when facing any technical problem in development or production Identify Vendor Certified Technician opportunities Job Requirements Textiles or Fashion Design studies, preferred (or equivalent years of experience) Minimum 4 years of technical experience or above with previous work experience in a sourcing office preferred Strong pattern making skills & knowledge of Gerber, PLM, and AI Ability to communicate and partner with vendors and sample room employees Strong Excel skills (vlookup, pivot tables, etc.) Show more Show less
To cope with our expansion and newly open office in the Region, we are looking for a high caliber to lead our team and drive our merchandising strategy. Interest parties please submit your Application to "recruit.hk@carters.com". Product development • Manage related products development - market sample tracking, T&A management and provide sample options for meeting due dates • Familiar with product raw materials and constructions, and understand product development process to allow effective negotiation with vendors • Follow up with vendors on sample development/lab dips/graphic submissions to meet due dates Pre-production & Vendor relationship Management • Collaborate with vendors, cross-functional teams and counterparts in the HK & US offices • Pre-production approvals management • Manage vendor relationships and resolve vendor related issues in a timely manner System maintenance and Data Analysis • Facilitate data maintenance in different systems such as PLM, Intellimas to manage daily activities • Analyze and present data for management decision Job Requirements : • Degree in Apparel Merchandising / Technology with at least 10 years experience in garment industry and 5 years in managerial position • Possess relevant experience in buying/ sourcing office, familiar with US market, baby/children wears • Strong capability of Product Life Cycle management to lead the team to drive results and continuous improvement • Excellent influencing and negotiation skills, strategic thinking mindset • Good English communication and presentation skills Show more Show less
To cope with our expansion and new office open in the Region, we are looking for a high caliber to lead our team and drive our merchandising strategy. Interest parties please submit your Application to "recruit.hk@carters.com". JOB DESCRIPTIONS: Sample Development & Production Approvals Market samples tracking and system kick off - follow up with vendors on sample development and manage Market Sample due dates Resolve development quality issues to meet the company requirements Collaborate with vendors, cross functional team and counterparts, engage people in different locations - HK & US office Manage lab dips/strike-offs/graphics/wash submissions/status to meet due dates Data and system maintenance Data maintenance - Make use of different systems such as PLM, Intellimas to manage daily activities Cross-functional team communication Engage cross-functional partners regularly to exchange up-to-date information JOB SPECIFICATIONS: University Graduate or above, preferably with major in Apparel / Textile or fashion garment At least 8 years’ working experience in the garment field for US / Canada market Experience in buying / sourcing office or children wear products is a plus Agile, innovative mind-set and problem-solving skill Good communication and presentation skills includes written and spoken English Proficient in MS Office (Pivot table, Excel, PPT..)
To cope with our expansion and newly open Coimbatore office, we are looking for a high caliber to lead our team and drive our merchandising strategy. Interested parties please submit your Application to "recruit.hk@carters.com". JOB DESCRIPTIONS: Product development • Manage related products development - market sample tracking, T&A management and provide sample options for meeting due dates • Familiar with product raw materials and constructions, and understand product development process to allow effective negotiation with vendors • Follow up with vendors on sample development/lab dips/graphic submissions to meet due dates Pre-production & Vendor relationship Management • Collaborate with vendors, cross-functional teams and counterparts in the HK & US offices • Pre-production approvals management • Manage vendor relationships and resolve vendor related issues in a timely manner System maintenance and Data Analysis • Facilitate data maintenance in different systems such as PLM, Intellimas to manage daily activities • Analyze and present data for management decision JOB SPECIFICATIONS: • Degree in Apparel Merchandising / Technology with at least 10 years experience in garment industry and 5 years in managerial position • Possess relevant experience in buying/ sourcing office, familiar with US market, baby/children wears • Strong capability of Product Life Cycle management to lead the team to drive results and continuous improvement • Excellent influencing and negotiation skills, strategic thinking mindset and system savvy • Good English communication and presentation skills
You will be responsible for overseeing and leading a team to drive our merchandising strategy in the Region. Your duties will include managing sample development and production approvals, tracking market samples, resolving development quality issues, and coordinating with vendors to ensure timely submissions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and counterparts in different locations, such as our offices in Hong Kong and the US. Additionally, you will be tasked with data maintenance using various systems like PLM and Intellimas to manage daily activities. Regular communication with cross-functional partners will be crucial to exchange up-to-date information and ensure smooth operations. To qualify for this position, you should hold a university degree or above, preferably in Apparel/Textile or fashion garment. A minimum of 8 years of experience in the garment industry for the US/Canada market is required, with additional experience in buying/sourcing offices or children's wear products being advantageous. An agile and innovative mindset, strong problem-solving skills, effective communication, and proficiency in MS Office tools (such as Pivot table, Excel, PPT) are also essential for this role.,
You will be responsible for working directly with designated suppliers to maintain accurate and timely handling of fabric commit, buy, WIP, and Liability data in the system. Additionally, you will provide guidance to direct reports to resolve supply chain issues in daily operations. It is crucial for you to understand the logic and lead times of the Buy & Production and Time & Action (T&A) calendars. Effective communication with vendors and cross-functional teams (US Ops, Sourcing, and HK Production planning) to proactively support the execution of manufacturing activities is key. In this role, you will be required to escalate potential risks to your manager in a timely manner and identify operational issues that require necessary action. Collecting vendor capabilities and delivering results to re-adjust production plans for incorporating demand fluctuation from the retail end is also part of your responsibilities. You will serve as a Subject Matter Expert for the vendor community on production planning processes/rules, communicating and monitoring any special shipping needs for specific customers. As a gatekeeper, you will ensure that the team complies with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). Collaborating with the Production Planning Manager and other key related stakeholders on ad-hoc projects is essential. Providing external training to suppliers on production management processes such as buy and WIP modules in Andromeda is also a part of this role. Cross-functional collaboration to solve production and delivery-related issues, as well as identifying and mitigating preproduction development and manufacturing risks, will be necessary. You will be expected to outline possible root causes and potential solutions. **Job Specification:** - University Degree or above, preferably with a major in Apparel Manufacturing & Merchandising and/or Supply Chain Operations Management from a reputed university. - At least 8 years of working experience in a related field (Buying office) with Team Management experience. - Experience in handling Baby/Children-wear products, including the sweater category for the US/Canada market, is an advantage. - Advanced skills in using Microsoft Office applications, especially Advance Excel. - Good command of written and spoken English.,
As the largest North American apparel retailer exclusively for babies and young children, including Carters, OshKosh Bgosh, Skip*Hop, and Little Planet brands, Carters Inc. is dedicated to serving the needs of all families with young children. At Carters Inc., we believe in meaningful work, constant learning, genuine collaboration, and a community guided by core values that promote inclusion and innovation. Join us to build your career and be part of a team that values excellence in everything we do. Responsibilities - Evaluate samples for fit approval, including construction, fit balance, workmanship, measurements, and product safety, and escalate any construction and grading issues to Senior Technical Designer or Senior Manager. - Approve product complexities based on department allocation and provide pattern correction as needed, partnering with Senior Technical Designer on pattern alteration suggestions. - Conduct fit tracking and provide technical solutions to Vendor sample rooms before submitting fit samples. - Act as a Brand gatekeeper by applying fit process and standards, documenting processes, and creating training materials. - Participate in vendor trainings, communicate with vendors regarding specs and measurement sheets, align with Technical Designer and Senior Technical Designer when changes occur, and meet with vendors to address technical problems in development or production. - Identify opportunities for Vendor Certified Technicians. Job Requirements - Previous work experience in a sourcing office is preferred. - Textiles or Fashion Design studies are preferred, or equivalent years of experience. - Minimum of 4 years of technical experience. - Ability to communicate and collaborate with vendors and sample room employees. - Strong Excel skills, including vlookup and pivot tables. - Working knowledge of Gerber, PLM, and AI. - Strong pattern making skills. If you are an employee with a strong foundation in technical design skills and the ability to work independently, we encourage you to apply and be part of our dynamic team at Carters Inc.,