Auditor, QA/QC

About Centric Brands

Centric Brands is a prominent lifestyle brand collective specializing in designing, sourcing, marketing, and selling premium products across multiple segments, including apparel for women, men, and children, as well as accessories, entertainment, and beauty products. The company drives growth through innovative strategies, creative thinking, and a culture rooted in respect and collaboration.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage Quality Assurance operations within Kenya, ensuring adherence to standards throughout production.
• Coordinate fit sessions, pre-production (PP) approvals, and meetings.
• Perform inline and final inspections during manufacturing processes.
• Monitor production work-in-progress (WIP) and promptly report issues to Asia and North America leads.
• Communicate inspection findings for every production order to the head office.
• Conduct comprehensive packaging inspections, including components, execution, and labeling.
• Prepare and distribute daily quality inspection reports.
• Maintain and track work-in-progress status efficiently.
• Collaborate with licensors/customers and factories to ensure quality compliance, including packing instructions.
• Conduct factory audits and develop corrective action plans as necessary.
• Track approvals of colors, bulk fabrics, and trims.
• Manage samples and special requests in coordination with Product Development and Design teams.
• Review reports to support resolution of quality issues.
• Ensure compliance through onboarding procedures and corrective actions.
• Assist in vendor allocation and sourcing strategy development.
• Verify and dispatch official purchase orders (POs) to factories and update delivery dates in SAP.
• Coordinate with sales teams for quantity, delivery, and shipment order bookings encompassing HFC, CPO, and PO matters.

Candidate Profile

• Demonstrated experience in quality assurance or the textile industry.
• Ability to combine creativity with technical understanding related to garments and textiles.
• Current knowledge of best QA/QC practices and industry standards.
• Comprehensive understanding of garment manufacturing processes, including construction, fabrication, trims, and printing techniques.
• Strong multitasking skills, detail-oriented approach, and ability to meet deadlines.
• A Bachelor's degree in Textile or a related discipline.
• Excellent verbal and written communication capabilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, Adobe products, and Excel spreadsheets.