Production Leader Component

  • Full-time

Company Description

Decathlon is  the largest sporting goods retailer in the world having presence in more than 50 countries (with 1500+ stores) to provide enjoyment for all sports people. It was founded in 1976 by Michel Leclercq in Lille, France with a new concept “All sports under one roof”.

At Decathlon, 90,000 of us live our common Purpose on a daily basis: “To sustainably make the pleasure and benefits of sport accessible to the many”.

In every country where we are present, we place innovation at the heart of our activities: from research to retail, including design, production and logistics. Our 85 signed sport teams channel all their energy into developing technical, good-looking and simple products, always at the lowest possible prices.

Job Description

  • I develop suppliers expertise to produce quality fabrics within short lead times and low cost.
  • I source new fabric suppliers in the market who is matching with Decathlon compliance and pricing policy.
  • I am responsible for business development in fabric suppliers which means from fabric development, fabric price negotiations until shipment.
  • I am responsible of the quality of fabrics including all test requirements, color approvals and bulk production control stages.
  • I carry out quality control in my fabric suppliers.
  • I enforce the compliance rules of the company.
  • I ensure that environmental and toxicology rules are respected in our fabric suppliers.
  • I measure and correct discrepancies.
  • I explain and recommend changes for new solutions.

Qualifications

  • I have at least 2 years experience in Synthetic Knit Fabric Development; my Knitting and Dyeing experience will also get preference.
  • I love problem solving with pro-activity.
  • I have a graduation in Textile Engineering.
  • I am passionate to work on field with CI mindset.
  • I like sports and I have a great sense of responsibility.
  • I am curious and very good in spoken English.
  • I want to grow and share in a multicultural environment.