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About the Role
Carvela, a premium accessories brand with Italian heritage, designs shoes and bags in Milan for women. We are seeking an experienced Footwear Technologist with a background in premium women's footwear and leather goods manufacturing and sourcing. The ideal candidate will have a thorough knowledge of footwear development and manufacturing, with an awareness of market trends to ensure products are functional, comfortable, and aesthetically pleasing.
Responsibilities
- Support the Sourcing Team by maintaining data regarding supplier quality issues and ensuring records are updated.
- Facilitate raw material and sample testing and communicate results to internal stakeholders.
- Collate data on leather sourcing and volumes for the Leather Working Group.
- Become familiar with compliance and regulations, ensuring necessary processes, documentation, and records are maintained.
- Access the internal order tracking system to advise on shipment schedules for resource allocation in Asia.
- Follow up with distribution centers in the UK, Europe, and the US to ensure sample issues are sent to HQ and suppliers.
- Support cost negotiations and collaborate with brand partners to achieve target prices and margins.
- Work proactively with the UK team and Asia Supply Chain team on production schedules and material approvals.
- Send samples for testing and follow up on quality-related issues.
- Build cross-functional team relationships to communicate supply chain issues effectively.
- Assist and support the team with day-to-day duties.
- Carry out regular store visits to report on quality standards.
- Input product data into required systems.
- Complete seasonal product reports for senior leadership meetings.
- Support other departments when cover is needed.
- Go on trips with the Buyer and/or Designer to suppliers worldwide when necessary.
- Liaise with the DC QC team to ensure appropriate product inspection.
- Investigate quality issues, find solutions, and report findings to the QA Technical Manager.
- Ensure emerging issues are resolved quickly and effectively.
- Maintain traceability of confirmation samples into the warehouse and oversee the DC inspection process.
- Ensure all damaged goods, manufacturing faults, and transit damages are processed appropriately and costs are recharged.
- Ensure international compliance documentation is accessible in the central system to prevent shipping delays.
Requirements
- Technically trained in footwear fitting and grading.
- Previous experience in footwear production or sourcing.
- Ability to work to tight deadlines.
- Strong and effective communication skills.
- Experience in women's premium fashion footwear.
- Inquisitive and confident, with a passion for researching and summarizing information on ad-hoc projects.
- Project management skills, including managing multiple work areas and ensuring deadlines are met.
- Attention to detail and accuracy are essential.
- Ability to research, understand, and relay information on legislation and advise on required actions.
- Good understanding of leather.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Skills
- Footwear fitting
- Footwear grading
- Footwear production
- Footwear sourcing
- Premium women's fashion footwear
- Leather understanding
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Project management
- Communication
- Attention to detail
Location
- UK
- Europe
- US
- Asia
Work Type
- Full-time
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- Experienced
Salary/Compensations
- Competitive basic salary
Benefits
- Pension and life assurance
- Enviable discounts
- Gym Discounts
- Summer Hours - 3pm Friday finish
- Half Day, Pay Day Friday (once per month)
- RetailTrust support
- Real opportunities for progression
About the Company
- Carvela has Italian heritage and leads in premium accessories with shoes and bags designed in Milan.
- Each product reflects a commitment to exceptional design and comfort.
- The brand is shaped by timeless style and a design philosophy that empowers women.
- Collections are created with high-quality materials and Italian-inspired silhouettes.
- Kurt Geiger is a global multi-channel retailer of luxury branded shoes and accessories.
- We are a fast-paced business where adaptability is key.
- We are an energetic, fast-paced brand that embraces progress and strives for innovation.
- Hard work is rewarded with new opportunities, and kindness is celebrated.
- Summer working hours accommodate a healthy work-life balance.
- Wellbeing is important, fostering a friendly environment and vibrant social community.
- The first Kurt Geiger store opened on London Bond Street in 1963.
- The brand has global appeal and operates over 70 stand-alone stores nationwide and in over 400 stores globally.
- Retail partners include some of the world's most famous department stores.
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