Supplier Quality & Testing Specialist

Vera Bradley•Roanoke, IN

About The Position

Responsible for managing testing and certification processes for raw materials and finished goods, ensuring compliance and timely reporting. This includes collaborating with vendors and internal teams, overseeing supply chain due diligence tasks, and maintaining documentation in systems such as ecVision, Flex PLM, Kharon, and TrusTrace. The role also tracks material certifications, manages law label renewals, and provides backup support for Quality team. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (Note: Other duties may be assigned) To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Review new raw material development to assess risk. Define and maintain quality standards for raw materials in line with industry standards or coordinate internally to establish aligned standards. Once POs are issued, identify high-risk raw materials for lab testing and manage TR execution in ecVision. Lead quality initiatives with assigned suppliers for raw materials, driving improvements in supplier quality and enhancing value delivery. Maintain product specification and performance assurance through conformance testing, including measurements, wash testing, performance testing, etc. Generate weekly PO report to identify high-risk finished good (FG) styles for laboratory testing (physical and chemical), review testing records approaching expiration for FG, coordinate testing requests (TR) with Quality Engineers (QE), and process TRs in ecVision. Provide supplier qualifications, material issue resolution, drive raw material supplier corrective actions (CAP). Review, evaluate, and override lab test results within the ecVision platform, in consultation with Quality Engineers and aligned with business requirements. Maintain accurate records of raw materials and finished goods (FGs) testing results in FLEX throughout the testing process. Manage the database (labeling, wash instruction, risk levels etc) in Flex PLM, ensuring all information is accurate and updated and available for cross functional teams. Track, analyze, and report on quality performance and trends Run, assess, report, and escalate as needed the bi-weekly Supply Chain Risk Report on the TrusTrace and Kharon platforms. Keep the Supply Chain Due Diligence SharePoint site up to date and ensure chain of custody documentation is available. Upload PO evidence documents to the TrusTrace platform and escalate to vendors missing required documents. Compile Testing Metrics (test results, inspections, chargebacks, SCARs) for biannual scorecards. Manage Law Label renewals and ensure compliance. Track and initiate the collection and renewal of material and vendor certifications. Update Bills of Materials (BOMs) with hangtag information incl. seasonal UPC data. Submit testing reports to Disney via the designated portal. Serve as the IT SuperUser, providing system expertise and support. Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as product development, materials development, sourcing, and merchandising Document and maintain Quality procedures. Serve as a backup for Quality & Compliance Manager and Standards & Execution Specialist. Participate in other tasks and projects as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field or equivalent experience
3-5 years supplier quality experience
Proficiency in the following systems: ecVision and Flex PLM, MS Excel, and MS Word.
Familiarity with material certifications, testing standards, and compliance requirements.
Effective communication skills for liaising with vendors and stakeholders.
Attention to detail and ability to manage deadlines
Strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
Strong organizational, problem solving, project management, and analytical skills to manage testing processes and documentation.
Must be comfortable with rapidly changing priorities, and regulatory changes.

Nice To Haves

Advanced Excel skills a plus
2-3 years apparel Retail/Manufacturing industry experience a plus

Responsibilities

Review new raw material development to assess risk.
Define and maintain quality standards for raw materials in line with industry standards or coordinate internally to establish aligned standards.
Once POs are issued, identify high-risk raw materials for lab testing and manage TR execution in ecVision.
Lead quality initiatives with assigned suppliers for raw materials, driving improvements in supplier quality and enhancing value delivery.
Maintain product specification and performance assurance through conformance testing, including measurements, wash testing, performance testing, etc.
Generate weekly PO report to identify high-risk finished good (FG) styles for laboratory testing (physical and chemical), review testing records approaching expiration for FG, coordinate testing requests (TR) with Quality Engineers (QE), and process TRs in ecVision.
Provide supplier qualifications, material issue resolution, drive raw material supplier corrective actions (CAP).
Review, evaluate, and override lab test results within the ecVision platform, in consultation with Quality Engineers and aligned with business requirements.
Maintain accurate records of raw materials and finished goods (FGs) testing results in FLEX throughout the testing process.
Manage the database (labeling, wash instruction, risk levels etc) in Flex PLM, ensuring all information is accurate and updated and available for cross functional teams.
Track, analyze, and report on quality performance and trends
Run, assess, report, and escalate as needed the bi-weekly Supply Chain Risk Report on the TrusTrace and Kharon platforms.
Keep the Supply Chain Due Diligence SharePoint site up to date and ensure chain of custody documentation is available.
Upload PO evidence documents to the TrusTrace platform and escalate to vendors missing required documents.
Compile Testing Metrics (test results, inspections, chargebacks, SCARs) for biannual scorecards.
Manage Law Label renewals and ensure compliance.
Track and initiate the collection and renewal of material and vendor certifications.
Update Bills of Materials (BOMs) with hangtag information incl. seasonal UPC data.
Submit testing reports to Disney via the designated portal.
Serve as the IT SuperUser, providing system expertise and support.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as product development, materials development, sourcing, and merchandising
Document and maintain Quality procedures.
Serve as a backup for Quality & Compliance Manager and Standards & Execution Specialist.
Participate in other tasks and projects as assigned.

Benefits

Health Benefits
VRA offers a variety of medical, dental and vision programs to meet your family’s health care needs.
Medical plan options including both a HDHP/HSA plan and a PPO plan
Dental
Vision
Flexible spending accounts
Survivor Benefits
Life insurance provides peace of mind for your family should the unexpected happen.
Employer provided 2X your salary in life insurance
Accidental Death and Disability insurance
Voluntary life insurance for you, your spouse and your children
Income Protection
If you are unable to work due to illness or injury VRA provides several programs to protect your income at no cost to you.
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Paid family medical leave
Retirement Plan
The VRA 401k plan helps you accumulate savings for retirement
401k with generous company match, immediate vesting (age and service requirement)
Strong line up of professionally managed funds
Safe-harbor plan design
Paid Time Off
Enjoy generous time off programs.
Earn up to 3 weeks of paid time off in your first year of employment with opportunity to earn more
9 paid holidays a year
Paid bereavement leave
Give Back Opportunities
VRA offers the opportunity to serve your community.
Voluntary Time Off
Holistic Wellness
Access to a variety of financial, physical, and mental wellness experts
Employee Assistance Program with access to work/life wellness support including no cost unlimited telephonic counseling services
Opportunities for leadership development, skill development and career advancement
Product Discount
Generous employee discount on Vera Bradley products
Ancillary Benefits and Programs
Bonus opportunity, identity protection, legal services, pet insurance, cell phone discount, employee referral bonus, annual birthday gift, DailyPay, corporate fitness facility and individual policies through Aflac