| Closing Date | 2024/02/23 |
| Reference Number | PSP240209-4 |
| Job Title | Product Technologist – Men’s & Ladies Underwear (Sleepwear & Lingerie) |
| Department | Product Technology |
| Brand | Dunns |
| Reporting To Position | Manager |
| Job Type Classification | Permanent |
| Number of Positions | 1 |
| Location – Town / City | Tygervalley |
| Location – Province | Western Cape |
| Location – Country | South Africa |
| Job Description | An exciting and challenging opportunity has become available at Dunns Support office, for an Underwear Product Technologist. Our team is looking for a confident, positive and resilient Product Technologist who is passionate about fashion and loves working in a team. The successful candidate will be responsible for technical support by developing, maintaining and enhancing consistent quality products and processes, in support of the Company’s product strategy. Our ideal candidate must be self-motivated, positive, and passionate about performance and is a resilient individual who can think laterally and who has a focus for detail and can work independently. |
| Qualifications | B.Tech Degree in Clothing Management or Fashion Design & Pattern Making |
| Knowledge, Skills and Experience | Mininum 3 Years retail experience in product technology Previous experience in Underwear ( sleepwear and lingerie) department will be an advantage Must have an in-depth understanding of grading and specification development Computer literate in Google suite Function well under pressure Plan and manage own time Attention to detail and ability to work accurately Ability to resolve issues Good communication skills – written & interpersonal Team Player Customer service oriented |
| Key Responsibilities | Provide technical expertise to Suppliers, Merchandise and Design teams Continually develop, implement and review product specifications Maintain and improve product quality Accurately assess products against company product specifications within the critical path Provide Product care information and to monitor adherence to correct care labeling by suppliers Supplier SWOT analysis Analyse customer feedback to improve product performance and reliability To build and maintain relationships with all stakeholders to meet company objectives |
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