Leather Specialist (Handbag)

Job Responsibilities –

?        Working closely with Italy/US design/PD teams, tanneries and handbag factories for sourcing and developing leather for fashion handbags
?        Sourcing right tanneries or suppliers to meet quality, pricing and deliveries
?        Reviewing leather colors/lab dips/thickness of sample and bulk leather to ensure all colors are aligned within each leather type 
?        Approving sample and bulk leather 
?        Conducting quality inspection, checking standard and colors of sample and bulk leather
?        Following up leather tests to meet customer requirements
?        Tracking delivery and shipment status
?        Providing technical advice to resolve problems in leather development, quality, standard and colors, etc.
?        Sourcing and developing other materials and hardware for handbag sampling and production (if possess prior and relevant experience)


Requirements -

?        No less than 10 years’ experience in sourcing & developing leather for renowned fashion handbag brands
?        Possess good sourcing network of leather suppliers
?        Excellent technical knowledge of LEATHER, 
?        Good knowledge of handbag manufacturing and construction 
?        Prior experience of sourcing and developing other materials and hardware for handbag manufacturing a PLUS
?        Possess good eye for colors and attention to details
?        Organized, efficient and team player
?        Fluent written and spoken English and Chinese