Key Skills

Job Description

Founded in Norway in 1877, Helly Hansen continues to develop professional grade apparel that helps people stay and feel alive. Through insights drawn from living and working in the world’s harshest environments, the company has developed a long list of first-to-market innovations, including the first supple waterproof fabrics nearly 150 years ago. Other breakthroughs include the first fleece fabrics in the 1960s, the first technical base layers in the 1970s, made with LIFA® Stay Dry technology, the patented H2Flow™ temperature regulating system, and the revolutionary lighter, warmer LIFALOFT™ insulation. Building on Helly Hansen’s proprietary HELLY TECH® waterproof/breathable system, the technical outdoor brand has most recently introduced the award-winning LIFA INFINITY PRO™ - the company’s most innovative waterproof/breathable technology to date. Helly Hansen is a leader in technical sailing and performance ski apparel, as well as premium workwear. Its uniforms are worn and trusted by more than 55,000 professionals and can be found on Olympians, National Teams, and at more than 200 ski resorts and mountain guiding operations globally. Helly Hansen’s outerwear, base layers, sportswear and footwear are sold in more than 40 countries around the world. To learn more about Helly Hansen’s latest collections, visit www.hellyhansen.com. As a Quality Auditor you are responsible for ensuring compliance with Helly Hansen quality standards regarding our products. One of your key tasks is inspection of garments, samples and inventory. You will also be responsible for internal controls and procedures. In addition to conducting audits, you will act as a subject matter expert within the team, supporting process improvements, training auditors and providing quality analysis and reporting. You will be based at our European Distribution Center located in Born (The Netherlands). You will work closely with other Quality functions within our DC but also within the larger Kontoor Brands organisation which we are part of. You will serve as a key point of contact for other auditors. Your Responsibilities Perform audits and inspections of garments, samples and inventory according to established quality standards. Review products according to global quality standards. Apply VCI standards and evaluate colour, shade, workmanship and product consistency. Test and validate new methods, processes and quality procedures. Support CAP processes and assist management with corrective actions and quality investigations. Create, analyse and interpret histograms and quality reports. Translate audit data into clear recommendations and business insights. Maintain knowledge of garment construction, fit, shrinkage and manufacturing terminology. Create and process RA/RQ requests when required. Support QA training sessions, presentations and quality summits. Provide back-up support for audit preparation and reporting activities. Maintain accurate audit documentation and communicate findings effectively. What makes you successful in this role? Delivering high-quality audits and accurate reporting. Identifying quality issues and supporting corrective actions. Acting as a trusted knowledge resource for the auditing team. Successfully coaching and developing team members. Supporting continuous improvement and quality initiatives. Contributing to operational excellence and customer satisfaction. What would we like you to bring? MBO Level 4 qualification (Associate Degree) or equivalent work experience in Quality, Logistics, Supply Chain, or a related field. Experience within quality control, auditing, manufacturing, logistics, retail or related environments. Strong knowledge of garment construction, quality standards and manufacturing terminology. Understanding of fit, shrinkage, workmanship and visual quality evaluation principles. Knowledge of CAP processes and quality improvement methodologies. Ability to create, analyse and interpret reports and histograms. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Good Microsoft Office skills, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Ability to distinguish colours and colour variations. Fluency in English; Dutch is considered an advantage but is not required for the role. Flexibility to travel occasionally when required. Pease note that we are exclusively searching for a candidate with work eligibility in the Netherlands and someone who is already living in the southern part of the country.

Core Responsibilities

Inspect garments, samples, and inventory against established quality standards, document findings, and analyze audit data to produce reports and recommendations. Support corrective actions and process improvements, train auditors, and serve as a quality resource for the team.

Requirements

The role requires an MBO Level 4 qualification (Associate Degree) or equivalent experience, along with experience in quality control, auditing, manufacturing, logistics, retail, or a related environment. Candidates should know garment construction and quality evaluation, be able to analyze reports and histograms, communicate effectively, use Microsoft Office, distinguish color variations, and be fluent in English; Dutch is an advantage.