Overview: 

With the objective of maintaining high quality and up-to-date product classifications that serve the needs of our supplier and buyer customers on Global Sources websites, at our trade shows, and in our magazines, the Product Category Supervisor manages the company’s product category ontology, conducts product and market research, and communicates changes to stakeholders in support of business development.

Main Duties & Responsibilities: 

1. Manage the Product Classification department and lead all classification-related initiatives / tasks for the website, magazines and trade shows.
2. Research technology, product and market trends to ensure that categories on the website are up-to-date and reflect industry developments.
3. Working with Sales and Editorial, develop and maintain workflows and processes for managing product classification requests from suppliers.
4. Research new product categories requested by Sales and Editorial, and recommend accurate categories based on industry trends.
5. Research, review and revise Vertical names and groupings as needed.
6. Ensure all departments in the company are informed of product classification changes in a timely manner.
7. Assist other departments (SEO, Product Development, Marketing, etc) with product classification as needed.
8. Manage and oversee the work of the Product Classification Executive in the department.
9. Review and give feedback on research done by the Product Classification Executive.

Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 3-4 years of relevant working experience
• Prior experience in some aspect of the consumer goods trade, with interest in and understanding of trends in electronics, fashion, home products, and hardware
• Good Excel skills
• Strong analytical, research and problem-solving skills
• Detail oriented, meticulous and organized
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; native spoken and written English and proficiency in Mandarin Chinese 

Interested parties please submit resume, covering letter and salary requirement by email.

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