Quality Control Specialist - Fashion

About the role

A growing womenswear retailer in the Middle East is looking for an outstanding Quality Control specialist to join its Buying and Merchandising team. The role covers quality assurance and control, supplier and factory audits, testing and documentation, and coordination with buying, sales and production teams.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain QC systems and standard operating procedures, and stay aware of testing requirements in the GCC.
• Review samples, create spec sheets and gold seal forms, and carry out in-line and end-of-line QC reviews and factory report checks against AQL standards, product specifications and approved samples.
• Suggest improvements and cost savings across the QC/QA process, and manage packaging, labelling and compliance requirements.
• Conduct regular factory audits, supplier evaluations and capability assessments, support vendor development, and use root cause analysis and CAPA to address quality issues.
• Coordinate product testing and maintain detailed QC reports, inspection records, test results and non-conformance logs, preparing quality documentation for clients, consultants and regulators.
• Lead and mentor QC inspectors and quality teams, work closely with Buying and Sales, and train the sales team on products, materials and product care.