Production Quality & Sourcing Assistant

ARNE; Risley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading apparel and footwear brand based in the UK is seeking a Quality Control Coordinator to ensure product quality and supplier compliance across their supply chain. This role involves managing inspections and liaising with suppliers, as well as maintaining accurate records. The ideal candidate will have strong organisational skills and previous experience in a similar position. Enjoy a range of benefits including generous holiday entitlement and private healthcare as part of a diverse and inclusive team.

Benefits

32 Days Holiday (including Bank Holidays) + Birthday off

Generous staff discount

Annual and quarterly bonus schemes

Private Healthcare including Dental & Optical Plans

Cycle to Work Scheme

Tech Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role is preferred.
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate QC inspections on high-risk lines.
• Maintain records of quality checks, defects, and corrective actions.
• Manage supplier onboarding and compliance documentation.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Written communication

Verbal communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Multi-tasking

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Job description

ARNE is an apparel and footwear brand/retailer based in Birchwood Park near Warrington, UK. We design and develop our products in the UK, manufacture in the near & far east and then ship directly to our customers, via ARNEclo.com. We have recently branched out and are now also available via Selfridges both in store and online.

We have ambitious objectives over the next decade with the team believing all targets are achievable through new product category launches in shoes and womenswear alongside the creation of paid media, CRM activity and further international growth to amplify the great product / brand assets we have already created.

In this role, you'll play a key part in ensuring product quality and supplier compliance across our supply chain. Working closely with our Merchandising, Garment Tech, and Quality Control teams, as well as external suppliers and inspectors, you'll help manage quality inspections, coordinate supplier onboarding, and maintain accurate records and documentation.

Requirements

• Co-ordinate with merch teams and suppliers to establish and manage QC inspections on high-risk lines
• Liaise with 3rd party inspectors to plan best time to conduct QC inspections, and what inspection type is necessary
• Maintain accurate records of quality checks, defects, and corrective action plans
• Review reports internally with QC team/ Head of Sourcing, to understand next steps to take
• Liaise with suppliers on findings, and product team on solutions
• Liaise with internal QC team to perform spot checks on incoming goods into ARNE warehouse
• Manage all supplier onboarding, including collecting and reviewing supplier onboarding questionnaires, ensuring relevant documentation is signed, and centrally collating relevant compliance and quality documentation
• Manage the internal supplier database, keeping it organised & up to date
• Communicate onboarding status to relevant internal stakeholders
• Manage any supplier factory additions or changes with the Head of Sourcing and audit team
• Schedule and co-ordinate meetings, inspections and onboarding sessions
  
  
  

Required skills:

• Experience working in a similar role previously is preferred
• Strong organisational skills, with attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Ability to work cross-functionally and manage multiple tasks effectively
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
  
  
  

Benefits

• We are proud to be recognised as a Medium sized Sunday Times Best Place to Work for 2024 & 2025!
• 32 Days Holiday (including Bank Holidays) + your Birthday off
• Holidays increasing up to 36 days with service
• Option to buy / sell holidays
• Generous staff discount
• Annual and quarterly bonus schemes based on company performance
• Private Healthcare including Dental & Optical Plans after probation
• Health Cash Plan from day one
• Life assurance paying 5x annual salary from day one
• Discounted marketplace with money off/cash back from 100's of places
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Tech Scheme
  
  

ARNE are an equal opportunities employer. We believe that diverse people bring different skills and are committed to ensuring our business support the needs of potential colleagues from Ethnic Minority backgrounds and colleagues who may be disabled or neurodiverse. We are committed creating a great place to work through diversity and inclusivity and we strongly encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds to join our growing team.