A US buying office in Hong Kong with massive expansion. This is a newly created position with lots of opportunity to grow. 

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all supply related activities including monthly capacity reviews, on time deliveries, production sourcing strategies, and 5 year supply plan reviews by category.

• Establish lead-time calendars, manage order base to ensure on time delivery to DC and Wholesale & customers. Manage buys and lead monthly meetings and ad hoc meetings with sourcing offices to manage exceptions and minimize impact to the company

• Provide input on supplier performance and strategy execution.

• Creates and executes strategic projects supporting areas such as: Lead Time Reduction, Tariff & Duty Optimization, Cost Improvements, Multi Horizon Planning, Distribution Strategies, Inventory Flow Optimization, Inventory Reductions

• Develops strategies to minimize any supply /supplier risks. Manages and meets airfreight budget.

• Documentation auditing in order to ensure import customs compliance globally

• Develop an annual purchasing plan, working with the Finance and Retail management teams on open to buy budgeting, determining proper inventory levels at all points in the supply chain, and a receiving schedule to ensure adequate product supply to all locations

Requirements:  

• Bachelor’s degree in Management, Supply Chain, Engineering or similar field

• 3+ years of supply planning experience in an established wholesale and retail environment –apparel, experience preferred but not a must

• Good interpersonal and communication skills