Sourcing & Production Associate

  • Operation
  • Full-Time
  • On-Site

Job Description:

Job Overview:

Executes standard sourcing and production projects with existing suppliers and techniques - mainly Jewelry restock and BAU collections, plus Packaging and Accessories restock - and supports quality through lab testing and technical documentation.


Job Description

1. Product Development

  • Coordinate sample development with Designers and factories
  • Resolve issues between Designers and factories

2. Pricing & Purchasing

  • Request quotations and negotiate pricing with factories
  • Open POs for sample and bulk orders
  • Send PI to Accounting and follow up payments

3. Timeline & Delivery

  • Manage factory schedules to meet agreed timelines
  • Prepare import documents and coordinate customs clearance
  • Coordinate with Warehouse until quantities are confirmed

4. Quality & Lab Test

  • Coordinate lab tests (plating thickness, Nickel-free) and keep test reports
  • Maintain Technical Spec / Annex documents
  • Collect initial defect information for Manager

6. Supplier Scouting

  • Search and screen new factories against set criteria
  • Propose shortlist to Manager for final selection

7. Reporting & Data

  • Maintain Restock and Product Launch Files
  • Provide tracking, defect and cost data to Manager


Qualifications

  • 1-3 years in sourcing, production or merchandising (jewelry / accessories preferred)
  • Experience with overseas (China) suppliers, PO and import documents
  • Good English; Chinese is a plus
  • Strong follow-up, detail-oriented, Excel / Google Sheets