Associate Quality Assurance – Apparel (Ahmedabad) (6+yrs)

Associate Quality Assurance – Apparel

Location: Ahmedabad (with frequent travel to Surat, Vapi, Mumbai, Indore, Jaipur)

Company Overview

We are a House of Brands, offering a diverse portfolio of fashion labels and apparel categories. With a strong commitment to quality, consistency, and innovation, we aim to deliver the best products to our customers through a robust and reliable sourcing and production network.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Manager – Apparel to lead QA processes across key sourcing hubs while being based in Ahmedabad. This role is critical to maintaining quality standards across all types of apparel, including menswear, womenswear, kidswear, basics, fashionwear, and seasonal collections. The ideal candidate must have a strong background in retail quality assurance, excellent knowledge of AQL-based inspections, and the capability to travel across sourcing centers in Surat, Vapi, Mumbai, Indore, and Jaipur.

Key Responsibilities

1. Quality Inspections & Compliance

• Conduct and manage inline and final inspections following defined AQL standards.
• Ensure quality compliance with brand-specific standards across product categories.
• Identify defects and root causes and implement CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Actions) in coordination with vendors.

2. Multi-Location QA Management

• Oversee quality activities across Surat, Vapi, Mumbai, Indore, and Jaipur—while being stationed in Ahmedabad.
• Schedule and perform regular factory visits to monitor and guide QA teams at vendor locations.
• Ensure uniform QA processes across all sourcing hubs.

3. Brand Alignment & Retail Standards

• Ensure all products meet the standards of retail or premium D2C brands under our portfolio.
• Collaborate with brand teams to understand style-specific quality expectations.
• Implement and maintain brand-specific SOPs and QA documentation.

4. Reporting & Documentation

• Maintain detailed quality reports, inspection records, and issue logs.
• Share actionable insights and weekly QA status updates with the Head of Sourcing, QA & Tech.
• Monitor key metrics like rejection rates, audit scores, and shipment approvals.

5. Vendor Capability Building

• Train vendor teams on AQL methods, defect categorization, and preventive measures.
• Guide factories in strengthening their internal QA systems for self-governed quality delivery.

Key Requirements

• Experience: 4-5 years in quality assurance for apparel, ideally with retail brands or premium D2C companies.
• Preferred Background:
• Prior experience in companies like Landmark, Tata Trent, Reliance Retail, Shoppers Stop, or premium fashion startups.
• Location: Must be based in Ahmedabad and open to frequent travel.
• Skills:
• Hands-on with inline and final inspections, AQL, fabric and garment specs.
• Strong communication, documentation, and vendor management capabilities.
• Proactive and solutions-oriented mindset.
• Education: Degree/Diploma in Textile Technology, Apparel Production, Fashion Technology, or equivalent.