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Title:  Senior Product Technologist

Job Requisition ID:  6945
Location: 

Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka

Strategic Business Unit:  Key Accounts Group 1
About the Company and Job Details: 

About Brandix

At Brandix, a pioneer in Sri Lanka’s Apparel industry, we develop, manufacture and market end to end apparel solutions for world renowned brands. With a purpose to deliver Inspired Solutions through Inspired People, we have a team of over 60,000 employees across nine countries including India, Bangladesh, Haiti and the United Kingdom. On a journey to be the most sustainable apparel manufacturer in the region, Brandix embeds real change across every point of our operations as we care for our planet and the communities in which we serve.
 

Key purpose of the Job

We’re looking for dynamic individual to contribute to our success in the Apparel Industry. Thrive in a fast-paced environment, shape the future, and make a difference. The Senior Product Technologist is responsible for coordinating technical support and follow-ups with stakeholders and suppliers for raw material (RM) and product development to ensure garment creation aligns with customer inspiration. Key duties include understanding customer requirements, researching market trends, evaluating development risks, adhering to testing protocols, managing consumption and costing, and overseeing sample development with third-party and in-house facilities. Additionally, the position requires adherence to the Organization's Health & Safety guidelines..
 

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Understand customer requirements and conduct research based on customer and consumer needs, ensuring pre-sample development is done right the first time at the most appropriate level.
  2. Identify potential risks and discuss them with supervisors to implement necessary mitigation plans, particularly regarding consumption and cost validation processes throughout the product's lifecycle.
  3. Negotiate the best timeline for RM/product development or technology transformation, and diligently follow up. 
  4. Maintain the development tracking document and KPI monitoring tool, ensuring records are kept up to date.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree/Diploma in Textile, Clothing Technology, Materials Management or any other relevant stream.

Experience

2+ years of relevant experience with team /process handling in textile technology & research both the front end & backend operation

Competencies

1. Driving Vision and Change
2. Exciting & Engaging Customers
3. Inspiring Employees
4. Driving Results

This is an Equal Opportunity Company

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