Company Description

WE ARE MORE THAN JUST A CLOTHING BRAND; WE ARE ON A MISSION TO TRANSFORM THE FUTURE OF FASHION

Are you looking for a company that pushes the boundaries and creates a community inclusive of everyone? A shared vision beyond only us?

If you answered yes, why not join us? This could be your first step towards a new and exciting career at COS! We are now looking for a Global Quality Assurance Lead to join us.

About COS: COS offers a wardrobe of ready-to-wear and accessories for a life well dressed. Rooted in luxury design and compelling fashion movements, the collection pays meticulous attention to sustainable craftsmanship, quality and a superior colour palette that transcends time. The creative soul of the brand is visualized through original storytelling, seasonal runway shows and contemporary culture to create an experience beyond the expected.

Job Description

As a Global Quality Assurance Lead, you have ownership on the quality of the product and the development of Supply Chain Partners (suppliers) in terms of COS teams’ physical and chemical standards.

Main Responsibilities:

PRODUCT & MATERIAL INPUT

Risk assessment validation & inputInput on difficult product cases (commercial decision, customer service case)Part of ensuring new materials and product types follow our requirements

COS QA method owner

Ensure we have best related testing methods to reach COS product quality ambitionsBuild and host trainings plus ensure methods are followed globally for suppliers, COS team and 3rd party labsContact person and COS lead in H&M Group Physical and Chemical topics (updates to common routines, coordinate upcoming new compliance topics)

COS Durability Lead & Expert

Lead of COS durability agenda: set scope with clear goal, including strong stakeholder management and ensure project progress on timeHave overview of coming durability legislation and ensure strong prep work for COS.Product durability projects: focus on key materials, products and trims

Qualifications

Alignment to our company values is the most important characteristic we look for in all new joiners. Our values are the behaviours that we appreciate above and beyond anything else. We are open-minded and curious, we dare to be different, we believe in constant improvement and we empower and trust you to take ownership. Our values are part of who we are, what we stand for and how we act. 

What you need to succeed  

Previous experiences in fashion apparel industryStrong project management skillsExcellent leadership and communication skill to work with internal and external stakeholder as well as suppliers and 3rd party labGood analytical and problem solving skills, strategic approach to lead the durability and longevity projectsOpen minded and result drivenProactive in identifying challenges and opportunities, implement innovative solutions that enhance quality and efficiencyFluent in both written and spoken English

Additional Information

This is a fulltime permanent position can be either based in Shanghai, China or Türkiye, starting as soon as possible according to agreement. Apply by sending in your CV in English as soon as possible. Due to data policies, we only accept applications through career page.

Inclusion & Diversity

At COS, we’re determined to create and maintain inclusive, diverse and equitable workplaces throughout our organisation. Our teams should consist of a variety of people that share and combine their knowledge, experience and ideas. Having a diverse workforce leads to a positive impact on how we address challenges, on what we perceive possible and on how we choose to relate to our colleagues and customers all over the world. Hence all diversity dimensions are taken into consideration in our recruitment process.