We are proud to partner exclusively with a prestigious Tier-1 multinational sourcing company. They are on the lookout for a seasoned professional with extensive knowledge of the Chinese market, exceptional commercial acumen to drive regional business growth, and expertise in end-to-end supply chain management within the sourcing, trading and e-commerce industry.
Responsibilities:
Business Growth and Market Analysis
- Collaborate with industry experts to develop comprehensive growth strategies and explore new market opportunities, ensuring alignment with long-term vision.
- Conduct in-depth analysis of market trends, competitor activities, and industry developments to maintain a competitive edge and identify potential risks and opportunities.
- Build and nurture relationships with key external stakeholders, including government regulatory bodies, industry associations, and strategic partners, to facilitate business growth and compliance.
Operational Leadership
- Oversee the daily operations of the office, ensuring seamless coordination and communication between departments to achieve operational excellence.
- Implement and optimize ERP systems to streamline business processes, enhance operational efficiency, and support data-driven decision-making.
- Lead, mentor, and develop the office team, fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture that encourages innovation and continuous improvement.
Supplier and Partner Relations
- Establish and manage an efficient supplier and factory search system in China, ensuring the selection of reliable and cost-effective partners.
- Conduct high-level negotiations with senior executives from suppliers, factories, and financial institutions to secure favorable terms and conditions.
- Manage and strengthen relationships with suppliers, proactively resolving conflicts and issues to maintain strong, long-term partnerships.
Supply Chain Management
- Oversee logistics operations, including the management of purchase orders, inventory control, and compliance with export regulations to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of goods.
- Develop and execute export customs procedures, ensuring smooth VAT refund processes and adherence to all regulatory requirements.
- Continuously evaluate and improve supply chain processes to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and support business growth.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree or higher in International Trade, Economics, Law, or a related field.
- Proven experience in building and managing teams, with a strong track record in developing and implementing KPI systems, motivation bonuses, and performance control measures.
- Initiative-driven, future-oriented, and strategic thinker with a clear vision for developing and growing business structures and expertise.
- Minimum of 8 years' experience in export trade, with a deep understanding of Chinese export laws and regulations.
- Demonstrated ability to establish systems for identifying suppliers and securing the most competitive pricing in the market.
- Expertise in developing employee motivation and performance systems focused on improving economic indicators.
- Strong track record in building systems to control and reduce costs.
- Fluency in both English and Chinese, with excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.
- Proficiency in ERP systems and familiarity with Microsoft Office applications.
- A clear understanding of commercial business processes, including the ability to control financial processes, unit economics, cost accounting, and profitability analysis.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to gather, analyze, and work with economic data and values.
