Tapestry Footwear Quality Auditor

Location
Employment Full-Time
Seniority Senior
Department Manufacturing, Artisanal & Industrial Operations
Industry Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
Posted Apr 13, 2026
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Tapestry seeks a Footwear Quality Auditor in Haiphong, Vietnam to lead in-line inspections, FG audits and supplier quality for its global brands.

Overview

Tapestry is a global house of accessible-luxury brands, including Coach and Kate Spade New York, built around design-led handbags, footwear and accessories. The group operates a vertically integrated product and retail network and positions itself on creativity, inclusivity and brand-driven storytelling. As an employer, Tapestry emphasises professional development, cross-brand mobility and collaborative, design-focused teams.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Perform daily in-line inspections to monitor production processes and ensure adherence to Tapestry quality standards.
  • Lead root cause analysis and define corrective action plans with Service Providers (SP); escalate critical issues to line manager.
  • Review samples, ES & CS reports and QLA to identify quality risks and communicate key findings to suppliers.
  • Conduct pre-production trials and lead pre-production meetings with suppliers to confirm specifications and control points.
  • Approve Packing Instructions for new styles and updates to flat-packing procedures.
  • Execute Finished Goods (FG) audits using established FG audit parameters and follow up on weak areas identified in walkthrough reports.
  • Perform IQC audits to assess factory incoming quality control processes and certify factory QC staff according to production volume needs.
  • Provide training and certification to factory QC teams and support continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Manage returned-defect investigations for shoes, ensuring root cause resolution and tracking corrective actions.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in footwear quality management, preferably within luxury or premium shoe manufacturing.
  • Practical and technical knowledge of footwear construction, materials and manufacturing processes.
  • Solid understanding of AQL procedures and quality control systems.
  • Proven experience conducting IQC and FG audits and delivering supplier training.
  • Excellent communication skills in English and the local language (Vietnamese) to liaise with regional suppliers and internal stakeholders.
  • University education is advantageous; formal training in footwear technology, materials science, engineering or a related discipline preferred.

Skills

AQL Root Cause Analysis IQC audit FG audit ES & CS reports QLA Packing Instruction approval Factory QC training

Experience

At least five years of hands-on footwear quality experience with responsibility for in-line inspections, finished-goods audits and supplier corrective action. Prior exposure to luxury footwear standards and cross-border supplier management is highly desirable.

Education

University education preferred (footwear technology, materials science, engineering or related field advantageous).

Workplace

The role is situated in Haiphong, Haiphong, Vietnam.

Culture

Tapestry fosters an inclusive, collaborative culture that values individual expression and creative problem-solving across its brands. The organisation encourages professional growth and cross-brand mobility while maintaining a strong customer-focus and high standards of craftsmanship.

About Cerulean

Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.

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