Material Quality Specialist

Company Description

Amer Sports is a sporting goods company with internationally recognized brands including Salomon, Arc’teryx, Peak Performance, Atomic and Wilson.

“The Mountain Sport Company”, Salomon was born in 1947 in the heart of the French Alps and the birthplace of modern alpinism. Salomon’s commitment to innovative design and passion for mountain sports created a vast range of revolutionary new concepts in bindings, boots, skis and apparel for both Alpine and Nordic skiing and brought innovative solutions to footwear, apparel and equipment for snowboarding, adventure racing, mountaineering, hiking, trail running, and many other sports.

Through performance driven design, Salomon delivers innovation and progression to mountain sports; converting new ideas into action and expanding the limits of possibility. Salomon’s heritage, culture, and commitment are tied together by one simple concept: the world’s leading mountain people creating the world’s leading mountain products. Salomon is responsibly committed towards the outdoor through its sustainability program. Diversity is one of Salomon’s five values, therefore we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.

Salomon is headquartered in Annecy, France.

Job Description

Passionate about nature and outdoor activities?

Do you want to be part of a dynamic team within a French company with an international reach?

Welcome to Salomon!

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Material Quality Specialist to join our team dedicated to softgoods products (footwear and bags) for the EMEA scope.

Your role: Ensure material excellence at Salomon!

In this key position, you will play an essential role in ensuring the quality of materials and ensuring optimal collaboration between our raw material suppliers and our assembly plants.

Main Responsibilities:

1. Audit: Conduct an annual audit in laboratories of the assembly plants as well as the raw material suppliers located in France, Italy, Spain, and Asia, to ensure their compliance with Salomon's quality standards.
2. Process Implementation: Establish and oversee quality control processes for the laboratories of our assembly plant suppliers, providing specific support to laboratory equipment, particularly with Asian partners.
3. Material Quality Management: Provide ongoing support to the assembly plants and raw material suppliers on all matters related to material quality, while also managing the qualification of new materials.
4. Performance Monitoring: Monitor the performance of raw materials suppliers through clear KPIs, while developing an action plan as needed to ensure the application of the Quality Assurance Program.
5. Documentation and Continuous Improvement: Contribute to the definition and implementation of KPIs, while ensuring that necessary documentation is updated to maintain optimal quality practices.

Join us for new challenges and share your passion for quality and the outdoors!

Your profile:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree (Bac +3) to Master's degree (Bac +5) in Quality, Quality Management, or Product Design preferred

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar position
• Laboratory experience required
• Experience in fashion, textiles, and/or outdoor industries is a plus

IT:

• Microsoft Office

Language:

• Proficiency in English (oral and written)

Transversal Skills:

• Process Understanding: Definition of new processes, focused on continuous improvement and curiosity
• Quality and Statistics: Mastery of tools and methods
• Critical Thinking: Analytical skills and ability to take a step back
• Interpersonal Relations: Ability to build effective relationships
• Proactivity: Proactive mindset with a willingness to improve

Additional Information:

Permanent contract (CDI), full-time position

Location: Headquarters in Annecy (74)