JOB REQUIREMENTS:
• A skilled worker that creates pattern templates on paper for the clothing industry, using their knowledge of fabrics, sewing, and ability to alter garments to draft a pattern that replicates a design concept
• Broad Knowledge of pattern making in every category is key – Ladies Dresses, evening gowns, Jackets, Coats, Pants, Skirts, Blouses, etc.
• Interpret the designer’s detailed brief and constructs a pattern
• Able to bring the CAD/picture to life!
• Ability to accurately trace off from Overseas samples and make required adjustments to the traced pattern
• Knowledge of an array of fabric when it comes to the stretch and shrinkage reactions
• Able to make adjustments on the pattern according to the reaction of fabric Knowledge of grading
• Work closely with the seamstress on easier construction and ensure quality is up to standard
• Need to give all spec measurements on pattern’s line sheet e.g. lengths of elastic, zips, binding, trims, belt length, etc.
• Fit all styles with designer and process all pattern alterations required
• Measure all garments for fit submissions and complete a datasheet
• Once style is fit approved for sealing, and the pattern is graded need to check the graded nest before bulk is cut
• Need to sort out any problems with production with regards to the pattern, construction, and measurements that may incur, but should be avoided
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Matric Certificate
• Diploma in pattern making/design
• Minimum of 10 years’ work experience as a pattern maker
• Worked with a design centre/manufacturer supplying the major retail chain stores
• Strong technical knowledge required in pattern and garment construction
• Sewing and construction knowledge
• Be able to interpret a design concept and put it on cardboard
Should you be interested in this position and meet the above criteria, forward your MS Word CV to Priscilla - priscilla@mhgroup.co.za
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Responsibilities:
- Managing a team of up to 20 Credit Controllers
- Collection targets are met to ensure correct debtor’s days
- Statements and recons are submitted to customers in accordance with our SOPs
- Relationships are developed with clients including client visits where necessary
- Communication with internal departments in order to maintain an accurate position on customer accounts
- Effective resolution of queries in order to facilitate payment
- Application of credit balances during the month according to remittance or as per management
- instruction
- Build and maintain customer relations with key customers
- Accurate Billing
- General Ledger management and control insofar as reconciling bank clearing accounts
- Ensure bad debt write offs are properly motivated
- Ensure correct credit control procedures are followed at times
- Identify training and development needs
- Performance management of team inclusive of identifying opportunities for continuous improvement
- Daily and monthly reporting
Must have requirements include:
- Matric
- Relevant Tertiary Qualification would be an advantage (Credit Management 3 and/or Degree or National
- Diploma in Financial/Management Accounting and/or Internal Auditing)
- Must have a minimum of 3-4 years’ experience (inclusive of legal collections) managing: A team of 15-20 Credit Controllers
- Book value 25 million + 150000 to 200000 Accounts
- Must have own transport and a valid driver’s licence.
- Excellent Computer proficiency (MS Office- Word, Excel, and Outlook), with Excel at an advanced level
- Must have knowledge of full function credit control and bookkeeping procedures
- Knowledge of accounts receivable, payable and bank
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines, whilst maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:
- Manage deliveries from dispatch to customer and back across all contracted couriers (inbound and outbound):
- Last Mile deliveries to customers
- Time in status exception management
- Claims
- Queries and Complaints
- Constantly review existing processes to ensure that they are streamlined and scalable
- Establish daily, weekly and monthly performance measures
- Identify continuous improvement initiatives that will drive improved performance results
- Manage team upwards of 10 people
- Assembling and analysing daily data in order to manage the experience to the customer
- Researching how solutions are being implemented locally and internationally
- Using online tools and resources as well as identifying and engaging other information sources
- Facilitate system integration with couriers and manage call back compliance of couriers
- Manage and measure all operations in terms of:
- Quality – Drive overall In Full
- Delivery – Drive overall delivery on promise to 98%
- Cost – Drive down cost of delivery
- Manage volume flow through contracted branches / couriers
- Manage team 7 days a week
- Work closely with Call Centre and Dispatch to ensure smooth handovers and clear communication with customers
- Manage all complaints and report on them
- Exception reporting
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
- Degree in Logistics/Operations Management/ Supply Chain Management / Engineering or Business/Commerce
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in management role in operations
- Sound operational background in dealing with 3pl networks
- Experience of managing customers at a senior level
- Succession planning and development of key managers
- Change management experience
- Excellent influencing, persuading, negotiating
- Strong problem evaluation and solution
- Logistics supply chain design and development expertise/tools and techniques
- Ability to interpret complex operational environment and implement leading edge, high performance management methodologies
If you are a match for this position, please REPLY with your CV (updated & detailed) and your current CTC salary per month to marie@mhgroup.co.za
While we would really like to respond to every application, should you not hear back from us within one week, please consider your application for this particular position unsuccessful
