Supply Chain Quality Assurance Specialist (Apparel)

Singapore Permanent SG$8,000 - SG$10,000 per month (SG$96,000 - SG$120,000 per year) View Job Description
Looking for a Supply Chain Quality Assurance/ Social Compliance Specialist (Apparel) to ensure the smooth operation of supply chain processes, maintain quality standards, foster compliance and identify opportunities for improvement in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders for a global company.
  • Global Corporation
  • Exciting Career Development

About Our Client

Our Client is a global company that provides a wide range of business services, focusing on products and services related to apparel, safety supplies, and facility services. With their ever-expanding portfolio in providing services for their customers, they aim to maintain and improve their current performance both locally and regionally of which they are seeking a Supply Chain Quality Assurance/ Social Compliance Specialist (Apparel) to be based at their HQ in Singapore.

Job Description

You will be reporting to the Head of Department directly. The majority of your responsibilities will include meeting with various suppliers to ensure safety and quality compliance, supply chain process improvements and product development.



Your responsibilities include:

  • Policy Adherence: Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures, including those related to supplier management and internal communication.
  • Internal Communication: Regularly update Global Supply Chain Partners on support status, projects, and issues through monthly and weekly reports. Conduct root cause analysis of supplier problems and communicate findings to leadership.
  • Product Quality: Support product quality through analysis and inspections, maintaining understanding of computer systems and procedures, and collaborating with suppliers to meet quality specifications.
  • Vendor Start-Ups: Assist with vendor start-ups, coordinating with planning teams on volume needs and ensuring product specifications and quality standards are met before production.
  • Social Compliance: Perform social compliance audits, follow up on audit items, and address social compliance non-conformance at suppliers.
  • C-TPAT Compliance: Ensure proper security measures are in place for C-TPAT certified vendors and plants.
  • Safety and 6-Sigma Training: Provide input for safety improvements based on OSHA training, and offer 6-Sigma training as requested and applicable.
  • Process Improvement: Recommend process improvements to vendors and plants to enhance cost, quality, and delivery. Suggestions may include organizational improvements, in-line controls, and efficiency studies.
  • Engineering Support: Conduct GSD analysis, increase productivity, and reduce labor costs through improvements in work methods, process controls, and throughput time. Provide support for costing analysis and evaluate preventative maintenance programs.

The Successful Applicant

You should have at least a Degree in Logistics/Supply Chain or Engineering related fields and experience in supply chain process improvements and corporate health and safety compliance. You must possess strong analytical and reporting capabilities. It is essential that you have been exposed to Six Sigma Lean Belt training and have done quality assurance improvement processes. You will need to have great communication skills to work closely with vendors. Travelling is required for this role and prior experience in a garment manufactuing/ factory setting is a pre-requisite.

What's on Offer

You will be working in a large organization that has good brand equity and consistently innovating for consumers. The company recognizes talents by offering comprehensive benefits and extensive training to nurture employees & provide you with excellent career advancement. The company culture is about high levels of commitment and care for employees that helps achieve an effective mix between work and home life and supports their efforts to have a positive impact on their communities. They also place a lot of emphasis in workplace safety and employee welfare.

Contact
Shangari Manoharan (Lic No: R21101201/ EA no: 18S9099)
Quote job ref
JN-022024-6336783
Phone number
+65 6643 9733

Job summary

Function
Procurement & Supply Chain
Specialisation
Operational Excellence
What is your area of specialisation?
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Singapore
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Shangari Manoharan (Lic No: R21101201/ EA no: 18S9099)
Consultant contact
+65 6643 9733
Job Reference
JN-022024-6336783

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.