Colorist

OIA Global provides customers with an unparalleled suite of scalable and flexible supply chain solutions. Supported by 1,300 forward-thinking employees, we specialize in 3PL, 4PL, sustainability, technology, contract logistics, packaging design and optimization, and raw materials management. Since 1988, we have grown into a $1.3 billion company with a presence in 27 countries and industry expertise in fashion and apparel, consumer goods, healthcare, energy, and industrials.
OIA Global is privately held by LDI, Ltd.
Position Summary
The Color Specialist is responsible for the smooth running of colors issues on the material-supply by improving First Time Through and ensure the high quality delivery.
Reporting Line
Direct: Quality Assurance Manager
Indirect: N/A
Direct Reports: None
Key Responsibilities
Coordinate with customer and vendor for sample material preparation and sending.
Measure sample material colors using spectrophotometer.
Create reading documents and certification cards for approval by customer.
Communicate for reading results and improvement needs with concerned party.
Measure production material from vendor and issue color assurance report.
Provide training to customers, their factories and vendors.
Visit and accredit customer's vendor laboratory and operator.
Collaborate with the other regional offices for tasks and trials.
Upload and update all relative documents in the shared site.
Maintain good and easy tracking files for all color management affairs.
Maintain good filing system for all material samples and certification cards.
Reconcile with QA Manager for major issue and progress.
To ensure complete file back up for color reading, tracking and confirmation; analyze and issue complete weekly color tracking report.
Assist in local or regional color projects as assigned.
Extensive local travel.
Required Qualifications
Professional Experience and Knowledge
Minimum 3 years working experience in leather, textile or footwear industry.
Understand the basics of color theory and quality management process.
Work independently and attention to details.
Capability to compile data and report with Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint.
Good command of both spoken and written English.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Require travel to customer and supplier location.
Good command of English and Mandarin / Korean will be an added advantage.
Education and Professional Qualifications
University graduate in Technical fields.
Good eyes condition (no blind on color).
Key Attributes
Customer-oriented, detail-minded, self-motivated, work responsible and able to work under pressure and solve problem independently.
Honest, careful and confident.
Team player with positive working attitude.
Hands on when handling operations related matter; ability to address multiple task, set work priorities, and organize work effectively.
Professional written and verbal communication skills.
Travel Required
Local and overseas
Physical Requirements
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds, particularly luggage while traveling.
A minimum of 50% travel within the regionally and internationally is required.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability. We offer an exciting and growth-oriented work environment, and OIA employees enjoy competitive salaries and excellent benefits.