Summary: this role is to be based in supplier’s factory in Qianjiang, Hubei province, China as a focal point of contact to manage the supplier’s factory production lines to meet brand customer’s requirement.


1. Maintain relationship with supplier factory and brand client.
2. Collaborate with Business Units and Regional Sales to expand product categories and product pricing strategy, and promotional toolkit / activities of a product category.
3. Source and evaluate new manufacturers for quality, cost and compliance matters. Onboard new manufacturers for client. Develop exit strategies for unsuccessful manufacturers.
4. Oversee production functions across sample development (including materials development, accessory application, as well as fabric quality) to ensure for operational excellence.
5. Provide technical expertise or advice on fabric suitability. Policy, process and production improvement.
6. Troubleshoot production problems relating to quality, technical problems as well as shipment schedule.
7. Participate in the pre-production meetings and support Quality Assurance, Technical Development and related functions towards the right direction for ways of working.
8. Upgrade and train manufacturer for technical, process and quality improvement.
9. Manage the local resident team (technician, QA).

Requirement:
1. Minimum 15 years experience in the apparel industry, including 5 years at managerial role;
2. Intensive experience in outdoor active outerwear (such as skiing suits, wind/water proofing jacket, pants, etc.)
3. Familiar with the production life cycle management from sample development, material sourcing and procurement, bulk production until shipment.
4. Strong interpersonal skills. Proven ability to build relationship and trust with factories and foster a win-win situation.
5. Fluency in English, Mandarin and Cantonese.