Supports technical development, quality, fit, testing, compliance, and sustainability for footwear products. Responsibilities include reviewing testing and compliance documentation, assessing supplier and factory audits, conducting fit reviews, managing product risk assessments, analyzing returns data, coordinating corrective actions, and maintaining supplier relationships. The role requires footwear construction and fit knowledge, data reporting skills, offshore supplier experience, and strong communication and organizational abilities.
Mountain Warehouse is a rapidly growing global retailer, with over 430 stores across the UK, Ireland, Europe, North America, Australia and New Zealand, alongside a strong and expanding online presence. Since our founding, we’ve built a reputation for offering high-quality outdoor products at great value, supporting customers in enjoying the outdoors wherever they are.
We have an amazing opportunity for a full-time Junior Footwear Technologist to join our Footwear team and support the technical development, quality, fit, testing, and compliance of our footwear range. This role will help ensure products are delivered safely, sustainably, and in line with the critical path.
We have an amazing opportunity for a full-time Junior Footwear Technologist to join our Footwear team and support the technical development, quality, fit, testing, and compliance of our footwear range. This role will help ensure products are delivered safely, sustainably, and in line with the critical path.
Key Responsibilities
- Reviewing testing and collate compliance documents required for import in line with the critical path
- Working with suppliers and 3rd parties to collate and review AQL reports.
- Providing technical support and reviewing technical audits to onboarding new suppliers / factories if required.
- Fitting and dictating fit comments in fit meetings and following through with suppliers to ensure clear, accurate communication.
- Working on seasonal product risk assessments and supporting product development resolutions.
- Supporting innovation in product, performance, and sustainability through benchmarking and technical research.
- Working as part of the Footwear team, advice on technical and sustainable suitability of materials, construction, and fit.
- Reviewing returns data to identify patterns and agreeing corrective action plans is supplier to make continued improvement
- Building strong supplier relationships to support quality, fit, and continuous improvement.
We would like to meet someone who is
- Experience in a junior footwear technologist role.
- Knowledge of technical footwear and performance would be an advantage
- A good understanding of footwear construction, make, and fit requirements is needed.
- Experience in reviewing testing.
- Good data management reporting skills.
- Experience of working with offshore suppliers.
- Good influencing, negotiation, and communication skills.
- Team player capable of working under pressure to deadlines.
- Organised, methodical with great attention to detail.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Hybrid working, 3 days in London based office & 2 working from home
- Holiday allowance
- 50% staff discount & 25% for family and friends
- Pension scheme
About
At Mountain Group, we’re passionate about helping our customers enjoy the great outdoors. With a focus on sustainability, we design quality products that are made for adventure and built to last, whether it’s for hiking, running, skiing, or just exploring closer to home. As a team, we’re united by our passion for the outdoors, our commitment to exceptional customer service, and our belief in working together to achieve great things.We value individuality and teamwork, believe diversity drives innovation and success, and are committed to building an inclusive and supportive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. Whether you’re creating an exceptional in-store experience, driving innovation behind the scenes, or shaping the future of our brand, every role plays a part in bringing Mountain Group to life. If you’re excited about adventure, retail, and making a difference, we’d love to hear from you!
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