Consultant, QA

Centric Brands Inc.; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Centric Brands Inc. is seeking a QA/QC professional in Karachi to oversee inspection activities ensuring quality, timely delivery, and adherence to customer requirements. The role involves following SOPs, conducting risk assessments, and communicating findings with factory representatives.

Ideal candidates have 5 years in QA/QC, strong knowledge of handbag manufacturing and AQL, and good English for report writing. This position is based in Karachi with travel as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or Tech college diploma is required.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in QA/QC.
• Solid knowledge of AQL inspection standards.
• Good understanding of handbag construction and quality controls.
• Proficient in English; strong report writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections to ensure quality, quantity, and on-time delivery.
• Follow SOPs and perform timely inspections.
• Prepare and issue inspection reports; escalate issues as needed.
• Monitor CAP implementations and verify outcomes.
• Provide regular training on customer requirements and quality standards.

Skills

QA/QC

AQL knowledge

Inspection processes

MS Office

English proficiency

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tech college diploma

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Outlook

Job description

About Us

Centric Brands is a leading lifestyle brand collective that designs, sources, markets and sells high quality products in multiple segments, including women’s, men’s and kid’s apparel, accessories, entertainment, and beauty. Centric Brands is focused on our customers and our brands that will drive the company’s future growth. We are defined by innovation as we seize new opportunities and thrive in an environment informed by creativity and thinking that is both analytical and outside the box. Centric Brands reflects a team built on respect, for others and for the hard work it takes to achieve our goals and build our bright future together.

Specific Responsibilities Would Include

• Through various inspection activities, ensure consistent production quality, adequate order quantities, and on‑time delivery.
• Follow the SOP (Standard Operating Procedures) to conduct timely inspections.
• Perform product risk assessments during PPM and line reviews with factory representative(s).
• Regularly follow up on production status and T&A (WIP).
• Monitor the factory’s production plan to confirm and schedule inspections.
• Collaborate and communicate promptly with all related parties on any quality issues, work out solutions with the factory, and ensure follow‑up actions are completed.
• Issue inspection reports in a timely manner and elevate quality issues when necessary.
• Follow up on CAP implementation and evaluate the outcomes.
• Provide regular training to vendor/factory personnel to ensure they understand customer requirements, quality standards, and to enhance their quality awareness.
• Continuously drive the factory to improve product quality to meet requirements.
• Update the factory on new requirements when necessary and conduct case study sharing.
• Monitor the factory’s daily operations, including compliance matters.
• Oversee the factory’s internal quality control system, including sharp tool control and the needle detection process.

Our Best Fit Candidate Would Have

Additional Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree holder or Tech college diploma
• 5 years’ working experience in QA/QC field.
• Basic computer skills and handle Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook easily.
• Know the inspection process (AQL standard) and requirement very well.
• Good knowledge of all kinds of handbag, including construction, fabrication (PU/PVC/Nylon…), trim & hardware, print techniques, and safety requirement.
• Good knowledge of handbag manufacturing process in factory.
• Good knowledge of handbag quality control system in factory.
• Good in written English to understand the documents in English and issue report.

Competency Requirements (if applicable)

Behavioral Competencies:

• Initiative.
• Ownership.
• Communication.
• Collaboration
• Conflict Management and Problem Solving

Language Proficiency:

• Fluent in: English, Mandarin is a plus

Specific Working Conditions

• Frequency of Travel: As required.

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Centric Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer.